Martin Building (El Paso, Texas) Explained

Martin Building
Coordinates:	31.7597°N -106.4864°W
Architect:	Brauhton & Leibert
Added:	August 8, 1984
Area:	less than one acre
Refnum:	84001655

The Martin Building is a historic seven-story building in El Paso, Texas. It is 25.91 metre high. Built in 1916–1917,^[1] it was initially an office building for M.D. Roberts and William Martin Banner.^{[2] [3]} From 1950 to 1979, it belonged to the El Paso Electric Company.^[3] It was acquired by Lane Gaddy in 2011 and converted into residential apartments in 2016.^{[2] [3]}

The building was designed in the Chicago School architectural style by Brauhton and Leibert.^{[1] [3]} 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.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Martin Building . https://web.archive.org/web/20190212011252/https://www.emporis.com/buildings/232285/martin-building-el-paso-tx-usa . dead . February 12, 2019 . . February 11, 2019.
2. News: City to Honor Preservation Efforts of Downtown's Martin Building . February 10, 2019 . El Paso Herald-Post . April 17, 2018.
3. Web site: Hodges . Rob . The Martin Building's Makeover . Texas Historical Commission . February 11, 2019. March 8, 2016.