Henry Trost Self-Portrait - El Paso, TX
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N 31° 45.575 W 106° 29.169
13R E 359253 N 3514748
A male face, possibly a portrait of building architect Henry Trost, protrudes over the main entrance of the Art Deco style Bassett Tower. He has a mustache and his head is surrounded by a curly plant motif.
Waymark Code: WMRNJJ
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2016
Views: 1
O.T. Bassett Tower was commissioned by Charles N. Bassett, President of State National Bank, at a cost of approximately $500,000 in 1929. Architect Henry C. Trost of Trost & Trost designed the 15-story skyscraper, which was the tallest structure in El Paso at the time. The building was constructed by R. E. McKee. The building is listed on the National Register of Historical Buildings and is part of a National Historic District.
TITLE: Henry Trost Self-Portrait
ARTIST(S): Henry Trost
DATE: 1929-1930
MEDIUM: Stone
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS TX001068
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PHYSICAL LOCATION:
301 Texas Avenue
El Paso, TX
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