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

Casa de Palmas

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Casa de Palmas Marker

Inscription. This site was a city park with antelope, javelina, and deer before a group of businessmen decided McAllen needed a hotel to serve as a business and social center. The Casa de Palmas, a three-story structure with a red tile roof built around a center patio and twin towers, was erected here in 1918. It served as a refuge for many area residents during the severe 1919 hurricane. The hotel was rebuilt in the original style after a 1973 fire. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1979

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 747.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 26° 12.314′ N, 98° 14.073′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Ash Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street. The marker is located at the entrance to the hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Main Street, 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: Site of Casa de Palmas (here, next to this marker); McAllen, The Beginning (within shouting distance of this marker); Archer Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McAllen First Methodist Church (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church of McAllen (approx. 0.2 miles away); McAllen Lodge No. 1110, A.F. & A.M.

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(approx. ¼ mile away); McAllen Post Office (approx. ¼ mile away); M. & J. Nelson Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

The Casa de Palmas Marker is the left side marker of the two markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. The Casa de Palmas Marker is the left side marker of the two markers

The view of the Casa de Palmas Hotel from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

3. The view of the Casa de Palmas Hotel from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,908 times since then and 190 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.