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

Grand Hotel and Grand Hardware Building

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016

1. Grand Hotel and Grand Hardware Building Marker

Inscription. After the discovery of oil in this area, Borger developed as a townsite in 1926. Gus (1895-1971) and John Yiantsou (1881-1948), Greek immigrants, came here from St. Louis and opened a restaurant. Gus bought this property and in 1927 erected this building, one of the first large structures in the booming town. The brothers opened Grand Hardware and Variety Store on the first floor in 1929. The second floor served as a hotel. After John's death, Gus leased the facility. The Yiantsous generously supported many local and Greek charities.

Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2247.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 35° 40.349′ N, 101° 23.385′ W. Marker is in Borger, Texas, in Hutchinson County. It is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 618 North Main Street, Borger TX 79007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle.

It is also on the American Great Plains

and specifically on the Southern Plains.

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 Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

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: Borger 1929 Jail (a few steps from this marker); Boomtown (a few steps from this marker); Quanah Parker Trail (a few steps from this marker); The Huber Paraffin Scraper (a few steps

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from this marker); Bessemer Gas Engine (a few steps from this marker); LeRoi Motor-Generator Set (within shouting distance of this marker); Allis-Chalmers/Cooper Winch Tractor (within shouting distance of this marker); Nitro Storage Safe & Do-It-Yourself Drilling Rig (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Borger.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016

2. Grand Hotel and Grand Hardware Building Marker

Grand Hotel and Grand Hardware Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, March 15, 2016

3. Grand Hotel and Grand Hardware Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 640 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.