Farm Credit Banks, Houston, Texas
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
N 29° 45.524 W 095° 22.202
15R E 270831 N 3294404
Texaco Heritage Plaza was carefully built around this building, the 1929 Federal Land Bank Building, designed by Hedrick and Gottlieb with beautifully framed doors.
Waymark Code: WM1PDA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
Views: 94
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Federal Land Banks were cooperatives set-up in the early 20th century to loan money to farmers – an early forerunner of modern credit unions. This building still houses two of these banks, the Farm Credit Bank and the Federal Land Bank.



Skyline District
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Type of material of the door: Other

Functional door?: Yes

Location of this door/way: On private property

Is it accessable only by paid admission": No

Style: Modern

Address or physical location:
430 Lamar Street Houston, Texas
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