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Tower Building

Shamrock, Wheeler County

Marker Text

The distinctive Tower Building was one of many commercial structures erected in the early 1930s along new U.S. Route 66. Designed by Pampa architect, J. C. Berry, the structure was built by local entrepreneur, J. M. Tindall in 1936. The Tower Building is an excellent example of a gas station/diner of the 1930s and exhibits many elements of the art deco style, curvilinear massing, and neon highlights. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1994

Marker Details

Address 105 E. 12th St.
Location Description
Marker # 5513
Dedicated 1994
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code buildings; automobile topics; commercial buildings; roads; oil/petroleum topics; design and construction; Art Deco
Latitude, Longitude 35.226599, -100.248843

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