Downtown in Nashville in Davidson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
The Bennie Dillon Building
Built 1927
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 36° 9.73′ N, 86° 46.967′ W. Marker is in Nashville, Tennessee, in Davidson County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of Church Street and 7th Avenue North, on the right when traveling west on Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Church St, Nashville TN 37203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doctors Building (a few steps from this marker); Vine Street Christian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Castner Knott Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Campaign for the Vote (within shouting distance of this marker); James K. Polk (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ward's Seminary (about 500 feet away); Berger Building / WDAD Radio Station “Where Dollars are Doubled” (about 500 feet away); Smith House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nashville.
Regarding The Bennie Dillon Building. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
The Bennie-Dillon Building was built between 1925 and 1927 by George Bennie and William Dillon of Nashville. The two men were close personal friends and business partners and in the early 1920s they felt there was a need for a new office building on the west side of the downtown area. Bennie was president of a wholesale merchandise company and served in 1922 as the president of the Nashville Chamber of Comnerce. Dillon's fortune had been made through real estate and in the early 20th century he was regarded as one of Nashville's most prominent real estate developers. Together, they combined to plan a large twelve story office tower which would serve the growing number of professionals in the downtown area.
Unfortunately, George Bennie died in 1924 but his family agreed to proceed with the financing for the construction of the building. The building was begun in 1925 and it was not to be fully completed until 1927. The Nashville architectural firm of Asmus and Clark designed the building which was erected by the local contracting firm of Foster and Creighton. …
Also see . . .
1. Bennie-Dillon Building. National Register nomination for the office building, which was listed in 1984. (National Archives) (Submitted on May 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Bennie Dillon Building. Architectural details and history of the building, one of Nashville's oldest skyscrapers. (Nashville Downtown Partnership) (Submitted on May 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.