First Mortgage Company Building Explained

First Mortage Company Building
Coordinates:31.7581°N -106.4881°W
Architect:Barglebaugh & Whitson
Added:June 13, 1978
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:78002925

The First Mortgage Company Building is a historic fifteen-story building in El Paso, Texas. It was built for the First Mortgage Company in 1921,[1] at a cost of $411,000.[2] El Paso was going through a construction boom at the time, and it was the largest structure with the El Paso Scottish Rite Temple.[3] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since June 13, 1978.

Notes and References

  1. News: New Home of the First Mortgage Company Building On Corner of South Oregon and Sheldon Streets . February 9, 2019 . El Paso Herald . August 28, 1920. 30. Newspapers.com. registration .
  2. News: Reports Reflect El Paso Boom. Bank Clearing, $24,844,000.00. $561,530,000.00 In New Buildings. . February 9, 2019 . El Paso Times . September 2, 1920. 12. Newspapers.com. registration .
  3. News: Big Building Program Now On In El Paso . February 9, 2019 . El Paso Herald . May 14, 1921. 10. Newspapers.com. registration .

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