Occidental Life Building
National Register of Historic Places

Occidental Life Building

Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Listed
January 30, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001805

About this property

The Occidental Life Building is a historic office building in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. Featuring an unusual Venetian Gothic Revival architectural style inspired by the Doge's Palace in Venice, the building is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks and has been described as "unique in the country". The building was designed by Henry C. Trost and opened in 1917. A fire in 1933 left the Occidental Life Building mostly gutted; however the exterior walls remained standing and the remainder of the structure was rebuilt. The architect for the reconstruction, W. Miles Brittelle, took the opportunity to redesign the roofline for a more consistent Venetian appearance. The building interior was remodeled again in 1981 to add a second story. The Occidental Life Building is located on the northwest corner of Third Street and Gold Avenue in Downtown Albuquerque. It was added to the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 1973 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Location

119 3rd Ave., SW
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico
35.08354, -106.65088

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Sources

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When was Occidental Life Building listed on the National Register?

Occidental Life Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Occidental Life Building?

Occidental Life Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Occidental Life Building?

The period of significance for Occidental Life Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1917.

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