The native stone, two story, old Algerita Hotel in Post was the center of settlement and development activity when C. W. Post colonized in Garza County in 1907-13. The Hotel, known throughout West Texas, for fine accommodations. City founder, C. W. Post initiated the construction the elegant Hotel to serve the traveling businessmen of the era. was completed on July 17, 1908.
The early settlers' families staying at the Hotel, watched as the men drove cattle down Main Street from the train depot to settle the rich farmlands of the Plains.
The lower front portion of the Algerita, now the Algerita Art Center serves as the meeting place, studio, and exhibit space for art organizations that host major exhibits, juried shows, and workshops, attracting many visitors to Post, Texas.
The 90 year old building was one of the first structures in Post. It was saved from destruction in 1978 by the Garza County Heritage Association, and after two renovation efforts, the lower floor was returned to usefulness in 1984.
Algerita Arts Center
131 East Main Street
Post, Texas 79356
The Algerita Arts Center is the home of Visual Arts in Post. The building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings: Built in 1907 by founder C. W. Post as a hotel to accommodate prospective customers of farms, business and city properties.
Time took its toll on the majestic building until in 1984, enterprising volunteers from the Post Art Guild with financial help from the Caprock Cultural Association, created and opened the Algerita Arts Center.
Center Activities are varied: including art, photography shows, demonstrations, meetings, classes and workshops, dinner parties and other events. A valuable addition to help develop talents and enhancing arts development in Post.
The native stone, two story, old Algerita Hotel in Post was the center of settlement and development activity when C. W. Post colonized in Garza County in 1907-13. The Hotel, known throughout West Texas, for fine accommodations. City founder, C. W. Post initiated the construction the elegant Hotel to serve the traveling businessmen of the era. was completed on July 17, 1908. The early settlers' families staying at the Hotel, watched as the men drove cattle down Main Street from the train depot to settle the rich farmlands of the Plains.
The lower front portion of the Algerita, now the Algerita Art Center serves as the meeting place, studio, and exhibit space for art organizations that host major exhibits, juried shows, and workshops, attracting many visitors to Post, Texas.
The 90 year old building was one of the first structures in Post. It was saved from destruction in 1978 by the Garza County Heritage Association, and after two renovation efforts, the lower floor was returned to usefulness in 1984.
The Algerita Arts Center is the home of Visual Arts in Post. The building is on the National Register of Historic Buildings: Built in 1907 by founder C. W. Post as a hotel to accommodate prospective customers of farms, business and city properties.
Time took its toll on the majestic building until in 1984, enterprising volunteers from the Post Art Guild with financial help from the Caprock Cultural Association, created and opened the Algerita Arts Center.
Center Activities are varied: including art, photography shows, demonstrations, meetings, classes and workshops, dinner parties and other events. A valuable addition to help develop talents and enhancing arts development in Post.
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