Edinburg Junior College Auditorium. . Designed by the Austin architectural firm of Giesecke and Harris, this structure was built in 1926 to serve the newly-created Edinburg Junior College. In addition to serving the college and succeeding educational institutions, the auditorium has also been used by the city as a cultural center. The Gothic Revival style building features ogee-arched windows and ornamental stonework. It is a fine example of early 20th century educational buildings. ,
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989.
Designed by the Austin architectural firm of Giesecke and Harris, this structure was built in 1926 to serve the newly-created Edinburg Junior College. In addition to serving the college and succeeding educational institutions, the auditorium has also been used by the city as a cultural center. The Gothic Revival style building features ogee-arched windows and ornamental stonework. It is a fine example of early 20th century educational buildings.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989
Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1389.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 26° 18.201′ N, 98° 9.977′ W. Marker is in Edinburg, Texas, in Hidalgo County. Marker can be reached from North 7th Avenue south of West Kuhn Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N 7th Ave, Edinburg TX 78541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 142 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 15, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
