J. J. Newberry Company Explained

Newberry, J. J., Company
Coordinates:31.7592°N -106.4861°W
Architect:Trost & Trost
Builder:J. Calisher Realty Company
Architecture:Chicago, Sullivanesque
Added:September 24, 1980
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Commercial Structures of El Paso by Henry C. Trost TR
Refnum:80004108

J. J. Newberry Company is a historic five-story building in El Paso, Texas, United States. It was built by the J. Calisher Realty Company in 1911, and it was known as Calisher's.[1] The Calisher company was a store first opened in El Paso in 1881.[2] Early tenants included the YMCA (on the two top floors) and the Border National Bank.[1] It was later renamed for the J.J. Newberry, a five and dime store chain.[1] The building was designed in the Chicago School architectural style by Trost & Trost.[3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since September 24, 1980.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J. J. Newberry Company . Henry C. Trost Historical Organization . February 12, 2019.
  2. News: Big New Store Opened In Style. J. Calisher Company Opens Fine New Home. Was Social Event For Many. New Department Store At South Stanton and Texas is Trade Palace . February 12, 2019 . El Paso Times . September 26, 1911. 5. Newspapers.com. registration .
  3. Web site: J. J. Newberry Company . The Trost Society . February 12, 2019.

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