Palacios in Matagorda County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

R.J. Hill Building

Photographed By James Hulse, March 11, 2021

1. R.J. Hill Building Marker

Inscription.

Robert J. (1864-1930) and Kate Elizabeth (Breggan) Hill came to Palacios in 1904, soon after its founding. Contractor J.G. Bontrager built this concrete block commercial building for them in 1910. It originally housed a mercantile store with living quarters on the upper floor. Later uses included medical offices, a Depression-era canning kitchen, American Legion Hall, Montgomery Ward store and a museum. Featuring elements of the Richardsonian Romanesque style, the Hill Building remains a prominent structure in downtown Palacios.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2000

Erected 2000 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12436.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 28° 42.013′ N, 96° 12.916′ W. Marker is in Palacios, Texas, in Matagorda County. Marker is at the intersection of Commerce Street and 4th Street, on the left when traveling west on Commerce Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 Commerce Street, Palacios TX 77465, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Palacios Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); W.C. Williams Building (about 400 feet away); Price-Farwell House

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(about 500 feet away); Palacios Pavilions (about 600 feet away); History of the Palacios Pavilion (about 600 feet away); Cates-Price House (about 700 feet away); St. John’s Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kerry Duane Dale Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palacios.

Regarding R.J. Hill Building. The building now houses the City by the Sea Museum.

National Register of Historic Places image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 11, 2021

2. National Register of Historic Places

The entrance to the R.J. Hill Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 11, 2021

3. The entrance to the R.J. Hill Building

The view of the R.J. Hill Building from the road image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, March 11, 2021

4. The view of the R.J. Hill Building from the road

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 130 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 19, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.