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Mercedes City Hall

Mercedes, Hidalgo County

Marker Text

Constructed in 1928 to house the town's municipal offices and fire station, this building was designed by architect R. Newell waters of Weslaco. The two story Gothic style building, constructed of red brick, features a copper cupola designed to house the fire alarm, cast stone detailing, and a gabled roof. The second floor served as a town meeting room and firemen's dormitory. This building served as the Mercedes City Hall for nearly fifty years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1995.

Marker Details

Address 323 South Ohio Street, Mercedes
Location Description 323 South Ohio Street, Mercedes
Marker # 3342
Dedicated 1994
Size, Type 16" x 12"
Code buildings; design and construction; institutional buildings; Gothic Revial (Architectural style)
Latitude, Longitude 26.147783, -97.912119

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