Downtown Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Republic Building
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2019
1. Republic Building Marker
Republic Building
Completed in 1907 by the original owner, Allen Paul, the Republic Building characterizes the Chicago School of commercial architecture which was prevalent during the early twentieth century. The architectural firm of Sanguinett and Stats designed the Republic Building, which now stands as one of Houstons oldest commercial multi-story structures. Historically significant not only because of its age and proximity to Houstons original business district, Old Market Square, this building also housed the United States District Court in 1910. Throughout its history, numerous prominent attorneys have officed here. The Republic Building was admitted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 29° 45.662′ N, 95° 21.645′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in Downtown Houston. It is on Preston Street east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1018 Preston Street, Houston TX 77002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Houston Bar Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Harris County 1910 Courthouse
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Other markers no longer nearby. First White House of the Republic of Texas (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Harris County Courthouse of 1910 (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2019
2. Republic Building entryway and Marker
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, September 29, 2019
3. Republic Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
