Martin Building
National Register of Historic Places

Martin Building

El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
Listed
August 7, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84001655

About this property

The Martin Building is a historic seven-story building in El Paso, Texas. It is 25.91 metre high. Built in 1916–1917, it was initially an office building for M.D. Roberts and William Martin Banner. From 1950 to 1979, it belonged to the El Paso Electric Company. It was acquired by Lane Gaddy in 2011 and converted into residential apartments in 2016. The building was designed in the Chicago School architectural style by Brauhton and Leibert. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since August 8, 1984. The city of El Paso added a historical plaque in 2018.

Location

215 N. Stanton St.
El Paso, El Paso County, Texas
31.75985, -106.48701

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Martin Building listed on the National Register?

Martin Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Martin Building?

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

What is the period of significance for Martin Building?

The period of significance for Martin Building is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.

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