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National Register of Historic Places

Silver Dollar Cafe

On the National Register since 198640 years
Listed 1986El Paso
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About Silver Dollar Cafe

Silver Dollar Cafe, at 1021 S. Mesa, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 14, 1986. The Register lists it for its architecture and social history, at the local level.

What it isBuilding in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗
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1021 S. Mesa, El Paso

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No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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Questions about Silver Dollar Cafe

Is Silver Dollar Cafe on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 14, 1986 (Register number 86002618).

Is Silver Dollar Cafe a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Silver Dollar Cafe?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Silver Dollar Cafe?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 40971883 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.