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

Wyatt's Office City

Photographed by James Hulse, November 20, 2022

1. Wyatt's Office City Marker

Inscription. This building stands on the site of the original Nacogdoches County Courthouse, which was torn down in 1916. Mr. Frank S. Aikman and Mr. John Lewis Needham formed The Mahdeen Company on September 3, 1912, and built this present building in 1918 from brick made locally on the banks of Banita Creek. Mr. Needham, a local barber, had made a hair tonic several years earlier for use in his own shop and called the product "Mahdeen", his name spelled backward. Built to produce and market Mahdeen, the building was occupied by The Mahdeen Company on the third floor and the basement. The first and second floors were used by automobile dealership, Duke H. Herbert Ford Co. and Ben T. Wilson Chevrolet Co. Bought from Nacogdoches County by Eugene H. Blount and Thomas E. Baker, this property was known as the Bloun-Baker Building in the early 1900's. During the early 1960's the building was used by a branch of the Village Furniture Store of Lufkin. In 1971 John S. Wyatt Inc. bought the property from the Baker and Blount heirs. The building, now housing Wyatt's Office City, is owned by partners Mrs. Jessie Wyatt, R. Steve Crow, and Donald

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Alexander. Reminders of the original occupants are still visible in the building. Original woodwork, doors, and cabinets are installed in the offices. Large oak vats used to mix Mahdeen hair tonic are on the third floor, materials used for marketing Mahdeen remain in the basement, and the ramp which transported cars to the second floor for service can be seen on top of the print shop.

Erected by The Heritage Club of Nacogdoches and the City of Nacogdoches Main Street Advisory Board.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is September 3, 1912.

Location. 31° 36.164′ N, 94° 39.313′ W. Marker is in Nacogdoches, Texas, in Nacogdoches County. It is on East Pilar Street 0.1 miles east of South Pecan Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located at the center of the building by the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 204 East Pilar Street, Nacogdoches TX 75961, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and in the Piney Woods.

Photographed by James Hulse, November 20, 2022

2. Wyatt's Office City Marker

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ingraham Building (a few steps from this marker); The George F. Ingraham Building (a few steps from this marker); Sam Houston's First Home in Texas (a few steps from this marker); Gladys Hampton Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Home in Texas Owned by General Sam Houston (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Wynne "Bob" Murphey (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan Malcolm "Mack" Stripling (within shouting distance of this marker); Homesite of John S. Roberts (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nacogdoches.

The view of the Wyatt's Office City from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse

3. The view of the Wyatt's Office City from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 793 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2022, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.