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Baxter Building
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National Register of Historic Places

Baxter Building

Also known as Rio Grande National life Building; McKelvey Building; Blaschka Tower

On the National Register since 20197 years
Listed 2019Harlingen
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Baxter Building

Baxter Building, at 106 S. A St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 6, 2019. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level.

What it isBuilding in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).

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106 S. A St., Harlingen

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Is Baxter Building on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Mar 6, 2019 (Register number 100003420).

Is Baxter Building a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site, 19.8 miles away.

Can you visit Baxter Building?

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.

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