Victoria in Victoria County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
O'Connor-Proctor Building
Photographed By James Hulse, February 17, 2022
1. O'Connor-Proctor Building Marker
Inscription.
O'Connor-Proctor Building. . Constructed in 1895, this 2-story commercial building was designed by Cuero Architect Paul Helwig. It housed the offices of rancher Thomas M. O'Connor, a leading area businessman, and the legal firm of brothers Venable B. and Fred C. Proctor. It was later used for services of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1915-24, and housed army officers during World War II. Built of red brick and white sandstone, the structure features Romanesque Revival styling. , Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Entered in , the National Register , of Historic Places , 1986.
Constructed in 1895, this 2-story commercial building was designed by Cuero Architect Paul Helwig. It housed the offices of rancher Thomas M. O'Connor, a leading area businessman, and the legal firm of brothers Venable B. and Fred C. Proctor. It was later used for services of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1915-24, and housed army officers during World War II. Built of red brick and white sandstone, the structure features Romanesque Revival styling. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980
Entered in the National Register of Historic Places 1986
Erected 1980 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3629.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 28° 48.009′ N, 97° 0.335′ W. Marker is in Victoria, Texas, in Victoria County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and West Forrest Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. The marker is located on the left side of the main entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 North Main Street, Victoria TX 77901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Victoria Advocate (within shouting distance of this marker); De Leon Plaza
3. The view of the O'Connor-Proctor Building and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
