Blackstone Building
National Register of Historic Places

Blackstone Building

Tyler, Smith County, Texas
Listed
June 13, 2002
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
02000645

About this property

The Blackstone Building in Tyler, Texas is an Art Deco building built in 1938. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. Fort Worth architect Preston M. Geren designed the six-story building, which is one of only two Art Deco-style office buildings in the Tyler area. The project was financed by Tyler businessman Edmond P. McKenna and intended to ease the need for office space during the East Texas oil boom. The building housed offices for oil companies, geologists, attorneys, engineers, and more. In addition, the Blackstone was a location for the Union Bus Terminal from 1938 to the 1950s. The Blackstone Hotel next door was imploded in 1985 but the Blackstone Building still stands. It is being used as office space and houses the Tyler Chamber of Commerce. The building cost about $100,000. At one time it hosted about 15 oil industry-related businesses. It was built by Tyler contractor Hugh E. White. White is also built one of few International Style buildings in Tyler, the Elks Club Building (1949), which is also NRHP-listed.

Location

315 N. Building
Tyler, Smith County, Texas
32.35332, -95.30044

Categories

COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Blackstone Building listed on the National Register?

Blackstone Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 2002.

What type of historic resource is Blackstone Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Blackstone Building?

The period of significance for Blackstone Building is recorded as the civil_war era.

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