May 31, 2011

Randomness around downtown Nac

banita creek bridge
That's some graffiti/artwork on the Banita Creek Bridge, built in 1941 under the Work Projects Administration. But more about the bridge later.

m.c. hazle building
M.C. Hazle Building, c. 1901; architect: Diedrich Rulfs

m.c. hazle building (old opera house in the background)

main theater
main theater
main theater
main theater
main theater view going down main/east main street
The Main Theater opened around 1950.

former murphy shoe repair
This building has been around since 1910. Its historic occupant was Murphy Shoe Repair.

greer's
Greer's, c. 1910

Banita Creek Bridge, built in 1941 by the W.P.A.; Art Deco? Probably.
banita creek bridge
banita creek bridge
banita creek bridge
banita creek bridge
banita creek bridge
banita creek bridge

view of the hoya building w/ charles hoya land office in foreground
View of the Hoya Building (Charles Hoya Land Office in foreground)

view of the hoya building w/ charles hoya land office in foreground
The Hoya Building is another one of Diedrich Rulfs' creations.

charles hoya land office
Charles Hoya Land Office, c. 1897

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The Hotel Fredonia in background, with awesome Milam Lodge sign in upper foreground
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Andre Rodriguez said...

Thanks for sharing the downtown Nacogdoches pics. I used to work at The Fredonia before I worked for Wyatt's Office City when it was open on Pilar St. I thought both buildings had interesting histories.

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