Stowers Building
Historic building in Houston, Texas, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Stowers Building?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Stowers Building is located at 820 Fannin Street in downtown Houston. The building was constructed in 1913 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The building is named for George Arthur Stowers and his furniture company, which had moved into the new "skyscraper" after a fire at his Main Street store. The local firm of Green & Finger designed the ten-story building which was constructed out of reinforced steel by Pearson & Co. The building was representative of a period of skyscraper construction in Houston between 1908 and 1913. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
Stowers Building | |
Location | Fannin and Walker streets, Houston, Texas |
---|---|
Coordinates | 29°45′27″N 95°21′49″W |
Built | 1913 |
Built by | Pearson & Co. |
Architect | Green and Finger |
Architectural style | Chicago style |
NRHP reference No. | 15000335 |
Added to NRHP | 2014 |
Close