Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase)
National Register of Historic Places

Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase)

Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Listed
September 11, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96001015

About this property

The Kirby Building, historically known as the Busch Building, is a 17-story skyscraper in the Main Street District of Downtown Dallas. The structure was completed in 1913 by beer magnate Adolphus Busch to accompany his nearby Hotel Adolphus. The building became vacant with many older buildings during the economic downturn of the 1980s. While the building was symbolic of downtown's crash in the 1980s, it also served as a symbol of the start of the resurrection as it became the first high-rise to be converted from office use to residential apartments. The structure is a Dallas Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Location

1501--1509 Main St.
Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
32.78056, -96.79930

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Busch Building
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Magnolia Building
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Hotel Adolphus
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First National Bank Tower
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Nearby Battles

Sam Bass — Texas Train Robberies 1877-1878
1877Frontier
11.6 mi

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When was Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?

Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase)?

Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase)?

The period of significance for Busch-Kirby Building (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.

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