The Ginocchio
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The Ginocchio or Ginocchio Hotel was originally constructed in 1896 next to the Texas and Pacific Railway
station in Marshall, Texas
, to provide disembarking passengers with ready access to a hotel and restaurant facility. During its height the building housed several U.S. Presidents
and actor John Barrymore
, among others. The name is derived from the family that built the building, and is shared with the larger Ginocchio National Historic District
. The building is the temporary home of the Harrison County Historical Museum
as its permanent location the Old Courthouse
under goes renovation.
Texas and Pacific Railway
The Texas and Pacific Railway Company was created by federal charter in 1871 with the purpose of building a southern transcontinental railroad between Marshall, Texas, and San Diego, California....
station in Marshall, Texas
Marshall, Texas
Marshall is a city in Harrison County in the northeastern corner of Texas. Marshall is a major cultural and educational center in East Texas and the tri-state area. As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the population of Marshall was about 23,523...
, to provide disembarking passengers with ready access to a hotel and restaurant facility. During its height the building housed several U.S. Presidents
President of the United States
The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces....
and actor John Barrymore
John Barrymore
John Sidney Blyth , better known as John Barrymore, was an acclaimed American actor. He first gained fame as a handsome stage actor in light comedy, then high drama and culminating in groundbreaking portrayals in Shakespearean plays Hamlet and Richard III...
, among others. The name is derived from the family that built the building, and is shared with the larger Ginocchio National Historic District
Ginocchio National Historic District
Ginocchio Historic District, in Marshall, Texas is a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The district takes its name from the Ginocchio family who operated a hotel, The Ginocchio, in the district during the late 19th and early 20th centuries...
. The building is the temporary home of the Harrison County Historical Museum
Harrison County Historical Museum
Harrison County Historical Museum is a historical museum in Marshall, Texas, dedicated to the history of Harrison County, Texas. The museum houses twenty-two rooms of exhibits ranging in topic from the Native American Caddo culture to the history of the HBCU Wiley College.The museum has...
as its permanent location the Old Courthouse
Old Harrison County Courthouse (Texas)
The Old Harrison County Courthouse is located in the center of Whetstone Square in Marshall, Texas and is one of the most famous and admired buildings in Texas. It is the signature landmark of Marshall and is frequently used to represent East Texas in travel literature.The Old Courthouse is listed...
under goes renovation.