Strawn in Palo Pinto County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Strawn City Hall
Photographed By Duane Hall, September 8, 2016
1. Strawn City Hall Marker
Inscription.
Strawn City Hall. . The city of Strawn, incorporated in 1917, held its first council meeting in a hall at a local bank building. During an oil, gas, and coal-inspired economic boom the city’s population reached 5,000 in 1920, and in 1921 bonds for a city hall were issued. This handsome classically-inspired local landmark was designed by Abilene architect David S. Castle and built in 1923. It features cast stone detailing in its arched entry, quoins, and parapet, and a decorative brick cornice. ,
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1995.
The city of Strawn, incorporated in 1917, held its first council meeting in a hall at a local bank building. During an oil, gas, and coal-inspired economic boom the city’s population reached 5,000 in 1920, and in 1921 bonds for a city hall were issued. This handsome classically-inspired local landmark was designed by Abilene architect David S. Castle and built in 1923. It features cast stone detailing in its arched entry, quoins, and parapet, and a decorative brick cornice.
Recorded Texas Historical Landmark - 1995
Erected 1995 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 5138.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 32° 33.125′ N, 98° 29.824′ W. Marker is in Strawn, Texas, in Palo Pinto County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Housley Street (State Highway 108) and Houston Ave, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on the front wall of city hall left of the front entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 118 Housley St, Strawn TX 76475, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bethel Strawn, C.S.A. (a few steps from this marker); Strawn (a few steps from this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 362 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2016, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
