Historical Markers in Texas

Martin Building

Architecture·El Paso County·Texas

This seven-story commercial building was constructed in 1917 by businessmen M. D. Roberts and William Martin Banner, for whom it was named. Designed by the architectural firm of Brauhton and Leibert, it features Chicago style detailing in the use of decorative terra cotta and large windows. Early occupants included the El Paso Electric Railway Company, several doctors, and the El Paso Electric Company, later owner of the building. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1980

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31.7597, -106.4873

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