First City Building
The First City Building was built in 1962 for the First Security National Bank. The five story building was built by renowned architect L.W. Pitts and built in the modernism style. It is known for its facade of cast concrete, sculpted by Beaumont artist Herring Coe, designed to reflect the sun and reduce cooling costs. The building is used as offices today.[2][3]
First Security National Bank | |
 First Security Bank building in 2011 | |
  First Security National Bank  First Security National Bank | |
| Location | 505 Orleans St., Beaumont, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 30°4′57″N 94°5′55″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1962 |
| Architect | Llewellyn W. Pitts |
| Architectural style | Modern movement |
| Part of | Beaumont Commercial District (ID07000892[1]) |
| Designated CP | March 4, 2008 |
Photo gallery
Main lobby.
Banking lobby.
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- http://beaumontmainstreet.com/econdev_property.php#firstcity%7C Beaumont Main Street listing
- http://www.emporis.com/application/?lng=3&nav=building&id=232273%7C Emporis Building Information
External links
Media related to First City Building at Wikimedia Commons
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