1918 - First National Bank - Ralls, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 33° 40.740 W 101° 23.064
14S E 278956 N 3729116
John R. Ralls Building was built and owned by the founder of Ralls. The date is above the door.
Waymark Code: WM168W6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2022
Views: 1
Historical Marker:
The largest of more than two blocks of business houses built between 1915 and 1919 by John R. Ralls, founder of this town. Used by the First National Bank which closed in 1930; then housed the Southwestern Public Service office until 1964.
Ralls donated his ranch land for lots for early homesites, the city square, the public school and all organized churches after the railroad by-passed Emma and crossed his land.
Year of construction: 1918
Cross-listed waymark: [Web Link]
Full inscription: Not listed
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