Old Thiele Building

Built 1904 by Joe Thiele (1850-1940), sheep rancher and civic leader. Native stone used here was dug at Willow Creek (2 mi. W). First floor housed Runnels County National Bank; upstairs was Miles Opera House -- social and cultural center of town -- staging road shows, political rallies, and wrestling bouts. In 1923, school was located here. Later this structure was used as dry goods store, grocery, post office, hotel, and (again) a bank. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1968 SUPPLEMENTAL PLATE: Building was owned after 1929 by Henry W. Bigler (1878-1966) and wife, Mabel Hancock Bigler (1886-1961), who operated it as the "Hotel Miles".

Old Thiele Building is a historical marker in Miles, Runnels County, dedicated in 1968. It is one of 49 historical markers documented in Runnels County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 60 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 31.5985, -100.1830 near Miles. The nearest cataloged historic site is Sweet Home School (historical marker), about 5.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Historic Rock Building, Evergreen Cemetery, and SPJST Lodge No. 49.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5399005459. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.