McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Southern Pacific Depot

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1. Southern Pacific Depot Marker

Inscription. The San Antonio & Aransas Pass (subsidiary of the Southern Pacific) Railway laid track south to the Rio Grande Valley and McAllen in 1927. This passenger depot, designed by railroad architect Leonard B. McCoy, opened in August that year. The structural tile building is stuccoed and detailed in Spanish Colonial Revival style. Passenger service ceased in 1952, and the building was occupied from 1953 to 1985 by public agencies, including the city police, jail, and municipal court.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 4986.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 26° 12.213′ N, 98° 14.374′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of Bicentennial Boulevard and Austin Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Bicentennial Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen TX 78501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Campsite of "The Fighting 69th" (within shouting distance of this marker); McAllen War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred Heart Catholic Church (approx. ¼ mile away); M & J Nelson Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); M. & J. Nelson Building (approx. 0.3 miles away);

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Casa de Palmas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Site of Casa de Palmas (approx. 0.3 miles away); McAllen Post Office (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

cmh2315fl via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0), December 27, 2019

2. Southern Pacific Depot Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.