buildings; railroads; Mission Revival (Architectural style); youth organizations; military topics
Marker Year
1980
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
Yes
Marker Location
VFW Post 2512, SW corner 10th St. NW and Ave. C NW
Private Property
Marker Condition
Marker Size
Medallion and Plate
Marker Text
Recreation and hospitality center for early Childress; in Spanish Mission Revival style architecture. Built 1903, after citizens, led by R.H. Norris and Dr. J.H. Cristler, attracted Fort Worth & Denver Railway shops and division offices here. Among funds donors was Helen Gould, philanthropic daughter of rail magnate Jay Gould. Use by Y.M.C.A. ceased in 1934; owned by veterans' groups since 1938. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark-1962
