Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Tarrant County State Bank Building

Photographed By J Frye, March 30, 2020

1. Tarrant County State Bank Building Marker

Inscription.
Constructed in 1897, this building served as retail space until it was purchased and remodeled by the Tarrant County State Bank in 1921. It became the offices of the Grapevine Sun newspaper in 1947. Displaying Classical Revival style elements, the brick structure features a central inset entry, stepped parapet of brick with stone coping and detail, and four Classical pilasters supporting a dentilled cornice of stone.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5197.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 32° 56.286′ N, 97° 4.697′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is on Main Street north of Worth Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 332 S Main Street, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Walking to Texas" (a few steps from this marker); The Grapevine Sun (a few steps from this marker); J. E. Foust & Son Building (a few steps from this marker); Grapevine I.O.O.F. (a few steps from this

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marker); Wood Automotive Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wall Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); First National Bank of Grapevine, Texas (within shouting distance of this marker); Grapevine Masonic Lodge #288 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.

Photographed By J Frye, March 30, 2020

2. Tarrant County State Bank Building Marker

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Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, April 29, 2024

3. Tarrant County State Bank Building

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2020, by J Frye of Fort Worth, Texas. 3. submitted on April 29, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.