| Marker Number |
2247 |
| Atlas Number |
5233002247 |
| Marker Title |
Grand Hotel and Grand Hardware Building |
| Index Entry |
Grand Hotel & Grand Hardware Building |
| Address |
|
| City |
Borger |
| County |
Hutchinson |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
283684 |
| UTM Northing |
3950158 |
| Subject Codes |
inns, hotels, motels; markets, merchantiles |
| Marker Year |
1979 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
618 N. Main, Borger |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
28" x 18" |
| Marker Text |
After the discovery of oil in this area, Borger developed as a townsite in 1926. Gus (1895-1971) and John Yiantsou (1881-1948), Greek immigrants, came here from St. Louis and opened a restaurant. Gus bought this property and in 1927 erected this building, one of the first large structures in the booming town. The brothers opened Grand Hardware and Variety Store on the first floor in 1929. The second floor served as a hotel. After John's death, Gus leased the facility. The Yiantsous generously supported many local and Greek charities. (1979) |
