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 Silsbee Ice Plant
N 30° 20.920 W 094° 10.657
15R E 386816 N 3358008
Historical marker located in Silsbee, TX.
Waymark Code: WM1511T
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2021
Views: 6
Marker Number: 11166
Marker Text:
The Silsbee Ice, Light, and Power Co., Bought by Gulf States Utility CO. IN 1926, Grew Rapidly after relocating to this structure in 1930. With a new spur track of the Gulf, Colorado, and Santa Fe Railway in Place. The Company became a major regional ice distributor. The plant was sold to local businessmen in 1943 and functioned until 1981. De-signed by D.H. Paulson, the raised 1-Story brick building reflects Spanish Revival stylistic influences in its tiled pent roofs and awnings.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1991
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