Rice Hotel and Saddlery

Constructed in 1909-10, this building long figured in Uvalde's commercial development. Its first floor was originally used for ice storage and a meat market, while the upper story served as a dance hall, private club, and Grand Jury room. In 1913, Prentice Carrington Rice, a Uvalde saddle maker since 1883, purchased the building and moved his saddlery and harness business to the first floor. The second floor was later partitioned into rental units and operated as the Rice Hotel, and later owners continued the hotel business until the 1940s.

Uvalde, Texas · United States