Mineola in Wood County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
"The Old Mineola City Hall"
Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
1. "The Old Mineola City Hall" Marker
Inscription.
"The Old Mineola City Hall". . In December of 1902 the city hall building burned. For more than 20 years the city conducted business in rented quarters. In 1929 the City bought land at the corner of N. Line and W. Kilpatrick St., the site of this building, from the Barney B. Hart Estate. On March 31, 1930, the City hired R.D. Adrain to be the builder. Mr. Adrain told the commission he thought it could be built for $2000. The fire station was built but work on the City Hall was delayed and not completed until 1939. The design of the City Hall, a WPA Project, reflected the Art Moderne Style. This remained the City Hall until 1986 when the City built a new complex on Hwy 69, northwest of downtown.
In December of 1902 the city hall building burned. For more than 20 years the city conducted business in rented quarters. In 1929 the City bought land at the corner of N. Line and W. Kilpatrick St., the site of this building, from the Barney B. Hart Estate. On March 31, 1930, the City hired R.D. Adrain to be the builder. Mr. Adrain told the commission he thought it could be built for $2000. The fire station was built but work on the City Hall was delayed and not completed until 1939. The design of the City Hall, a WPA Project, reflected the Art Moderne Style. This remained the City Hall until 1986 when the City built a new complex on Hwy 69, northwest of downtown.
Erected by Wood County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1930.
Location. 32° 39.88′ N, 95° 29.398′ W. Marker is in Mineola, Texas, in Wood County. It is at the intersection of West Kilpatrick Street and North Line Street on West Kilpatrick Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 West Kilpatrick Street, Mineola TX 75773, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: O. P. Pyle (a few steps from this marker); O. P. Pyle House
Regarding "The Old Mineola City Hall". The building is apparently now a private residence.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, September 1, 2019
2. "The Old Mineola City Hall" and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 13, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 834 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2019, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
