The Kress Building in El Paso, Texas, is former five and dime store notable for its cream-colored glazed terra cotta exterior and Art Deco design, it served as a major retail landmark for decades and remains a significant examples of early commercial architecture in downtown El Paso. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1937/00/00 | Edward F Sibbert | Architect | Following two devastating fires in 1916 and 1924, a new S H Kress and Co department store is built in a distinguished Art Deco style at a new location, at the corner of Mills and Oregon Streets. |
| Particulars for Kress Building, El Paso: | |
|---|---|
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Architectural Style | Art Deco |
| Sight Category | Building |
| Historic Use | Department Store |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Geology | Terracotta |
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