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
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Percy Herman House. . 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
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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. Marker is at the intersection of North 15th
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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.
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 95 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
