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
Chicago's architecture is famous throughout the world and one style is referred to as the Chicago School. Much of its early work is also known as Commercial Style. In the history of architecture, the first Chicago School was a school of architec ...
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.
References
Buildings and structures completed in 1916
Buildings and structures in El Paso, Texas
Chicago school architecture in Texas
National Register of Historic Places in El Paso County, Texas
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