El Paso Energy Building, Houston, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 29° 45.461 W 095° 22.052
15R E 271070 N 3294283
Quick Description: This was Skidmore, Owings and Merrill’s first Houston skyscraper, built in 1963. As with the Exxon Building, the windows are recessed to aid interior climate control. The building is most noted now for its waterfall fountain fronting Louisiana Street.
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 6/14/2007 7:27:15 PM
Waymark Code: WM1P92
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Rayman
Views: 158
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"http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1V9C">Skyline District
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Building Name: El Paso Energy Building

Structure Height: 502

Number of Stories: 33

Year Built: 1963

Architect/Design Firm: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Style: International Style

Use: Office Building

Publicly accessible areas:
Lobby and tunnel areas are accessible.

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 7am-6pm.

Cost:
None.

Address:
1010 Milam Street
Houston, Texas


Emporis link: [Web Link]

Building Website: Not listed
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