Municipal Building – Greenville, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 33° 08.339 W 096° 06.577
14S E 769630 N 3670414
Completed with Public Works Administration funding in 1939.
Waymark Code: WM11CB9
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/26/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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Living New Deal

"In 1939, civic leaders in Greenville successfully submitted an application to the federal government to obtain funding through the Public Works Administration for a new municipal building. The white brick facade of the building, designed by local architect William R. Ragsdale, fused Art Deco and Modern styles.

The lower floor housed offices for city government and civic organizations, such as the chamber of commerce. The jail and fire department used the building also. The upper floor was the municipal auditorium.

Eckert & Fair Construction Co. of Dallas built the structure for $148,700. Upon completion, the building was dedicated on October 24, 1939, and a recital by former Greenville resident Mack Harrell, a baritone with the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York City, christened the 1,734 seat auditorium."

Project type: Government building (non-park)

Date built or created: 1939

Location: Greenville, TX Municipal Building

City: Greenville

Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear

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