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Erected 1902 by George Fouke (1843-1915), pioneer businessman, leader in lumbering, railroads, electric power, other ventures. Triangular style resembles New York's Flatiron Building, also erected 1902. One of the earliest Texarkana buildings with electricity. First used for offices, became apartment hotel. Was converted by Dr. E. L. Beck in 1934 to medical building. Later property of Dr. N. B. Daniel and Dr. William B. Harrell. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966
Old Rialto Building is a historical marker in Texarkana, Bowie County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 39 historical markers documented in Bowie County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 164 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.4234, -94.0433 near Texarkana. The nearest cataloged historic site is Draughn-Moore House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Ace of Clubs House, St. James Episcopal Church, and Offenhauser Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5037009503. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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