Knights of Pythias Building | |
Location |
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Coordinates | 32°45′19″N97°19′52″W / 32.75528°N 97.33111°W |
Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
Built | 1901 |
Architect | Sanguinet & Staats |
Architectural style | Medieval |
NRHP reference No. | 70000761 [1] |
RTHL No. | 2967 [2] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | 28 April 1970 |
Designated RTHL | 1962 |
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