Marker Inscription
Designed by the Austin architectural firm of Giesecke and Harris, this structure was built in 1926 to serve the newly-created Edinburg Junior College. In addition to serving the college and succeeding educational institutions, the auditorium has also been used by the city as a cultural center. The Gothic Revival style building features ogee-arched windows and ornamental stonework. It is a fine example of early 20th century educational buildings. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1989
About this site
Edinburg Junior College Auditorium is a historical marker in Edinburg, Hidalgo County, dedicated in 1989. It is one of 138 historical markers documented in Hidalgo County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 236 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 26.3046, -98.1665 near Edinburg. The nearest cataloged historic site is University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (college & university), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Southern Pacific Depot, Hidalgo County Jail, Old, and Hidalgo County.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5215001389. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
