[The Demolition of the Convention Hall, 2 of 5: From a Block Away]
Description:
This photograph was taken at an early stage of the demolition of the Mineral Wells Convention Hall on N. Oak Avenue. Built in 1925 to accommodate the West Texas Chamber of Commerce Convention, it was constructed on the rock foundation of the electric power plant built by the owner of the Hexagon Hotel to light the city (presumably with DC electricity).
The Hexagon Hotel, Mineral Wells' first electrically-lighted hotel, stood on the vacant corner lot in the foreground of this picture. I…
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Date:
1975
Creator:
Weaver, A. F.
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Partner:
Boyce Ditto Public Library