Castroville School (Former) Remodeling – Castroville, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 29° 21.417 W 098° 52.605
14R E 511963 N 3247539
The State of Texas formed Medina County in 1848. The county erected the first permanent courthouse in Castroville in 1854. When the county seat moved to Hondo in 1892, the courthouse in Castroville was converted to a school.
Waymark Code: WM124W8
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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Living New Deal

"The Works Progress Administration remodeled the Castroville School in 1939 under project number 665-66-2-541. The workmen added a two classroom wing on the northwest side of the building and a two classroom wing on the southeast side of the building. The wings were constructed using rock masonry with wood floors.

The building is currently the Castroville City Hall.

Project type: Other

Date built or created: 1939

Location: Castroville, TX School

City: Castroville

Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear

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