Texarkana, Texas will dedicate a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark marker at City Hall on November 9, recognizing the 101-year-old building's historical and architectural significance.
The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.
Bonds for new municipal building$200,0001Who pays or receives it: Voters
General construction contract$149,0501Who pays or receives it: City
Coming up
Monday, November 9, 2026, 17:30. Dedication ceremony for City Hall historic landmark marker at 5:30 p.m. (Texarkana City Hall, 220 Texas Blvd., front steps)12
Who's involved
Texas Historical Commissionawarded City Hall the landmark designation
City of Texarkanahosting the dedication ceremony
C. H. Page & Brotherarchitectural firm that designed City Hall
Witt, Seibert & Halseyarchitectural firm that designed City Hall
The facts
Texas Historical Commission awarded City Hall the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation in 2025.12Stated by 2 sources
City Hall is a four-story Neoclassical Revival building constructed between 1924 and 1925.12Stated by 2 sources
The first City Council meeting in the new building occurred on Sept. 1, 1925.12Stated by 2 sources
City Hall's formal dedication on Nov. 12, 1925, included a parade, banquet and community celebration.12Stated by 2 sources
Marker dedication ceremony will occur at 5:30 p.m. on front steps of City Hall before 6 p.m. City Council meeting.12Stated by 2 sources
Murch Brothers Construction Co. won the general construction contract in July 1924 with low bid of $149,050.1
More than 3,800 landmark markers stand across Texas.1
Who said what
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City of Texarkana The Recorded Texas Historic Landmark designation is the highest honor the state can give a historic structure.12
Texas Historical Commission The designation comes with a measure of protection under state law.1
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