Historical Marker
Doak Pavilion Site
Historical marker location:
700 Sloan St., Taylor, Texas
( 700 Sloan St., Taylor)
Marker installed: 1967
Built 1891 by Dr. A. V. Doak, early settler and civic leader, at end of his street car line, which operated three mule-drawn cars. Used for plays, dances, other amusements. Held crowds of 1,000. In 1900 the pavilion was sold and dismantled.
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