De Palmas Historic District in McAllen in Hidalgo County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Percy Herman House

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

1. Percy Herman House Marker

Inscription. This house was built in 1933 for Percy Herman (1884-1967), a major influence in the development of McAllen. Herman was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and in 1910, he married Stella H. Lazarus. Herman soon moved his family to Texas where he opened stores across various South Texas towns. He and his family finally settled in McAllen, opening the Valley Mercantile Store in 1916. The Hermans became widely successful and were considered one of the first Jewish families in McAllen. Percy Herman hired Edwin W. Byers (1896-1957), who had designed buildings across the country, to design this home. The Spanish eclectic style with an asymmetrical floor plant features two facades on a corner lot, a stucco exterior and clay roof tiles. Wrought-iron fixtures and cast concrete decorative elements add to the home's design and style. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2015

Erected 2015 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18215.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 26° 12.556′ N, 98° 14.073′ W. Marker is in McAllen, Texas, in Hidalgo County. It is in the De Palmas Historic District. It is at the intersection of North 15th Street and First Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North 15th Street. The marker is located in front of the house by the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 North 15th 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

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States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sam and Marjorie Miller House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); McAllen First Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Casa de Palmas (approx. ¼ mile away); Casa de Palmas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Archer Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); McAllen, The Beginning (approx. 0.3 miles away); McAllen Lodge No. 1110, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lamar Junior High School (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McAllen.

The Percy Herman House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, April 21, 2023

2. The Percy Herman House and Marker

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 608 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.