San Marcos in Hays County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Simon Ford Building
Photographed By James Hulse, October 14, 2022
1. Simon Ford Building Marker
Inscription.
Simon Ford Building. . Originally constructed in 1945, the Simon Ford Building housed the local Ford Motor Company dealership for 39 years with the exception of 10 1/2 months it was the everyday work place of Delvin J. "Red" Simon. Red began work here as a "Parts Helper" for Tom Sumners in September 1946, about a month after the building opened. He bought an interest in the business from Jack Hughes in 1965 and obtained full ownership in 1974. Since that time the Simon Ford Building has become a well known San Marcos Landmark., We think it only proper that the building retain Mr. Simon's name as a tribute to him and his long years of diligent work. It is with this spirit that we dedicate this building to the service of the community in God's will. , "And whatever you do whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." , Col. 3:17,
Dedicated , November 27, 1985 , Contractor , T.P. Gilmore Company , Fred Spieckermann, Superintendent , Owner , BKP Property Partners , Peace to All Who Enter Here.
Originally constructed in 1945, the Simon Ford Building housed the local Ford Motor Company dealership for 39 years with the exception of 10 1/2 months it was the everyday work place of Delvin J. "Red" Simon. Red began work here as a "Parts Helper" for Tom Sumners in September 1946, about a month after the building opened. He bought an interest in the business from Jack Hughes in 1965 and obtained full ownership in 1974. Since that time the Simon Ford Building has become a well known San Marcos Landmark.
We think it only proper that the building retain Mr. Simon's name as a tribute to him and his long years of diligent work. It is with this spirit that we dedicate this building to the service of the community in God's will.
"And whatever you do whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Col. 3:17
Dedicated
November 27, 1985 Contractor
T.P. Gilmore Company
Fred Spieckermann, Superintendent Owner
BKP Property Partners Peace to All Who Enter Here
Erected 1985 by BKP Property Partners.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1946.
Location.
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29° 52.928′ N, 97° 56.463′ W. Marker is in San Marcos, Texas, in Hays County. Marker is at the intersection of East San Antonio Street and South Guadalupe Street, on the left when traveling west on East San Antonio Street. The marker is located on the left side of the front entrance to the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 East San Antonio Street, San Marcos TX 78666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. The Simon Ford Building Marker on left side of the front entrance
Photographed By James Hulse, October 14, 2022
3. The view of the Simon Ford Building and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 143 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
