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600 San Bernardo Ave Laredo, TX 78040

Historic Name: New Plaza Hotel

About This Property

Built in 1926, this structure served as the Robert E.. Lee Hotel from 1926-1940 and as the Plaza Hotel from 1940-1979. One of Laredo's first skyscrapers, the eight story hotel has 150 rooms and a roof garden. Considered one of the finest hotels in the state, the building was equipped with a passenger elevator, vapor steam heat, running ice water, and a refrigeration plant.

Year Built: 1926; 1981

Get in Touch	Nydia Robles 956-523-8817 assistantdirector@laredomainstreet.org
Building Size	(sq ft)
Zoning	CBD - Central Business District
Historic Designations	• Not individually listed on the National Register • Not located in a National Register District • Located in a Local District (Contributing) • Not a Local Landmark • Recorded Texas Historic Landmark

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Property Information
Address	600 San Bernardo Ave Laredo, TX 78040
Lot Size (acres)	0.6269
Commercial Sq Ft	87,686
Year Built	1926; 1981
Parcel Number	182810
Legal Description	LOTS 4-5-6-7 & 2,584 SQ FT OUTOF N50' OF THE W52.56' OF 3 BLK 45 WD (10 STORY BANKING & OFFICE BLDG)
Located Within	Main Street District Local Historic District - Old Mercado Arts & Entertainment Zoning District TIRZ Zone #1 DowntownTX

Survey Recommendations
Stylistic Influences	Spanish_colonialnamebeaux_arts
Survey Recommendations	Not Individually Eligible

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