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El Campo Library Building

El Campo, Wharton County

Marker Text

The El Campo Library Association began the city's first library in 1902. A public library opened at the downtown fire station in 1927. After a branch of the Wharton County Library was established in El Campo in 1939, this facility was completed in 1940. The building exhibits characteristic elements of moderne architecture, especially in its entryway, light fixtures, and signage. The library facilities were moved in 1965, and it became a community art center in 1983. (Recorded Texas Historic Landmark, 1990.)

Marker Details

Address 201 W. Monserate
Location Description 201 W. Monseratte, El Campo
Marker # 1408
Dedicated 1990
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code libraries; design and construction; Art Moderne (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 29.194094, -96.268731

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