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The
Aztec Building as City Hall
Photo courtesy San Benito Historical Society |
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in a while a truly unique building gets built. Perhaps it was the
brainchild of a Winter Texan's fervid imagination - or perhaps it
was someone wanting to built tall on a small lot to fully utilize
the beautiful view overlooking the water. Was it a contractor fufilling
an order from a Yankee owner - or was it simply built to attract customers
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"The
Art Nook, Aztec Building, San Benito, Texas"
Postcard courtesy Steve Cruse |
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A
view from the Aztec rooftop
Postcard courtesy Steve Cruse |
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Although it is
currently occupied, the building still remains something of a mystery.
It has had at least four incarnations - as a restaurant, an artist's
retreat, the San
Benito city hall and (currently) offices for Los Ninos - an adoption
agency.
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The
Aztec Building as restaurant
Photo courtesy Steve Cruse |
© John
Troesser
Readers'
Forum:
I remember when the city cut the "bow" off of this building to extend
the road... What a shame! Before that it really looked like a ship
on the water. My parents used to dance on the rooftop. How cool is
that! - Cheryl Hunt, October 17, 2005
We encouage San Benitites to send in any memories they may have of
the Aztec building - whether they include getting a permit, attending
art classes, eating a memorable meal, dancing on the rooftop or all
four. Contact
us. |
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