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United States historic place
First Security National Bank
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property
First Security Bank building in 2011
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Location505 Orleans St.,
Beaumont, Texas
Coordinates30°4′57″N 94°5′55″W / 30.08250°N 94.09861°W / 30.08250; -94.09861
Arealess than one acre
Built1962 (1962)
ArchitectLlewellyn W. Pitts
Architectural styleModern movement
Part ofBeaumont Commercial District (ID07000892)
Designated CPMarch 4, 2008

The First City Building was built in 1962 for the First Security National Bank. The five-story building was built by renowned architect L.W. Pitts and built in the modernism style. It is known for its facade of cast concrete, sculpted by Beaumont artist Herring Coe, designed to reflect the sun and reduce cooling costs. The building is used as offices today.

Photo gallery

  • Main lobby. Main lobby.
  • Banking lobby. Banking lobby.

See also

References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. http://beaumontmainstreet.com/econdev_property.php#firstcity%7C Archived July 7, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Beaumont Main Street listing
  3. Emporis.com| Emporis Building Information

External links

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