Mission Valley in El Paso in El Paso County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Henry C. Trost

Photographed by PaulwC3, July 20, 2013

1. Henry C. Trost Marker

Inscription. Henry C. Trost was one of the most prolific architects of the American Southwest. His history is closely tied to that of his chosen base of operation, El Paso. Ohio native Trost was strongly influenced by Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as by the Mission Revival style. Using those influences, Trost developed his own architectural style to reflect the southwest climate, designing many early 20th-century El Paso landmarks, including Hotel Cortez, El Paso High School, Paso del Norte Hotel and Bassett Tower. Trost died in 1933. The firm he founded with his brothers continued until the 1950s.

Erected 2003 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13150.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Frank Lloyd Wright series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 31° 46.443′ N, 106° 26.576′ W. Marker is in El Paso, Texas, in El Paso County. It is in Mission Valley. It can be reached from Alameda Avenue (State Highway 20) north of North Washington Street. The marker is located graveside, section Z, lot 92, space 4, in the Evergreen Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4301 Alameda Avenue, El Paso TX 79905, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Regionally, this marker is in Texas’ Trans-Pecos & Big Bend Region.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Victoriano Huerta (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Urbici Soler (about 300 feet away); Site of Camp Concordia and Fort Bliss (about 800 feet away); James H. White (approx. half a mile away); The Mormon Plot in Concordia Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); John Wesley Hardin (approx. half a mile away); Southwestern International Livestock Show and Rodeo (approx. half a mile away); Concordia Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in El Paso.

More about this marker. The Texas Historical Commission has a type of marker specifically for cemeteries. They are mounted flush to the ground on a concrete base for the existing gravestone.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Also see . . .
1. Henry C. Trost Historical Organization -- Architects & Engineers, El Paso, Texas. "He was one who let himself be known by his works, rather than his words, one who made a valid and lasting contribution to the development of this great region. His was a life of purpose and achievement, and he leaves the Southwest richer
via Henry C. Trost Historical Organization, unknown

2. Henry C. Trost Marker
for his having lived and worked in it." -- El Paso Times 1933 (Submitted on August 31, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

2. Henry Charles Trost: Pioneer of Southwest Architecture. The Handbook of Texas Online website entry (Submitted on August 31, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

3. Trost & Trost. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 8, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Wide view of the Henry C. Trost Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by PaulwC3, July 20, 2013

3. Wide view of the Henry C. Trost Marker

Located in the Evergreen Cemetery at his grave site

Hotel Cortez (now Cortez Building) (1922) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by PaulwC3, July 19, 2013

4. Hotel Cortez (now Cortez Building) (1922)

Looking across San Jacinto Plaza at the El Paso skyline dotted with Trost-designed buildings, also notable are the O.T. Bassett Tower (1930) and Roberts-Banner Building (1910).

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,751 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 31, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2013, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.