Office building in Beaumont, Texas United States historic place
San Jacinto Building | |
U.S. Historic district Contributing property | |
The building in 2010 | |
Location | 595 Orleans St., Beaumont, Texas |
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Coordinates | 30°4′55.5″N 94°5′53.5″W / 30.082083°N 94.098194°W / 30.082083; -94.098194 |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1921 |
Architect | Sanguinet, Staats, and Gottlieb |
Architectural style | Classical Revival |
Part of | Beaumont Commercial District (ID78002959) |
Designated CP | April 14, 1978 |
The San Jacinto Building in Beaumont, Texas was built between 1921–1922 and was completed for the San Jacinto Life Insurance Company. The building is 15 stories tall and supports a large clock tower on top. Each dial is 17 feet in diameter. The building was altered in the 1950s with the removal of a "cupola" and the cornice that surrounded the building. It is privately owned today and is used as an office building. The building contributes to the Beaumont Commercial District.
Gallery
- San Jacinto Building (Left) and Hotel Beaumont
- Building detail.
- The San Jacinto's lobby
- The clock movement and east facing dial.
See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- San Jacinto Building at Emporis
- Promo Tour at Beaumont Main Street
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Historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in Beaumont, Texas | |
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