Beaumont Commercial District facts for kids
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Beaumont Commercial District
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Corner of Crockett and Pearl streets
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 Beaumont Commercial District
Location in Texas
Beaumont Commercial District
Location in the United States
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Willow, Neches, Gilbert, and Main Sts., Beaumont, Texas |
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| Area | Original: 50 acres (20 ha) Increase: 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Built | 1901 |
| Architect | Emile Weil, Augustin Babin, et al. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Gothic Revival, et al |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002959 (original) 07000892 (increase) |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | April 14, 1978 |
| Boundary increase | March 4, 2008 |
The Beaumont Commercial District is a special area in downtown Beaumont, Texas. It's filled with many different kinds of buildings. Some are even tall skyscrapers built before 1932! This area is so important that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special historic district in the U.S. You can find this historic district roughly between Willow, Neches, Gilbert, and Main Streets. A famous old road, the Old Spanish Trail (which is also U.S. Route 90), goes right through downtown. It uses Willow, Park, Pearl, and College Streets.
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Historic Buildings You Can See
The buildings listed here are called "contributing buildings." This means they are important parts of the district's history. They help make the Beaumont Commercial District special and historic.
Government and Public Service Buildings
- Jack Brooks Federal Building
Office Buildings and Businesses
Many buildings in the district were once busy offices or stores. Some are still in use today. Others have changed over time.
- Crockett Street (5 Buildings)
- San Jacinto Building
- Goodhue Building
- Orleans Building
- First National Bank Building
- First City Building
- Kyle Building
- Gilbert Building
- Nathan Building
- Fertitta Building
- McFaddin Building
- Boykin Building
- Rotan Mosle Building
- Friedman Building
- Hegele Building
- Coale Building
- Stedman Fruit Co.
- Rosemont Building
- Beaumont Savings
- The White House (Now Municipal Court building.)
- Santa Fe Warehouse
- Neches Electric
- Oil City Brass Works
- Shepherd's Laundry
- Quality Cafe
- 652 Park St.
- 268 Pearl St., built around 1899 (now empty; used to be Modern Methods Printing)
- 278 Pearl St., built around 1899 (now The Willard Hall Law Firm; used to be Hall and Hall Real Estate)
- 220 Willow St.
Hotels for Travelers
These historic hotels once welcomed many visitors to Beaumont. They are important parts of the district's past.
- Hotel Beaumont
- Edson Hotel
Auditoriums and Entertainment Spots
These buildings were places where people went for fun. They hosted shows, movies, and other events.
- Jefferson Theatre
- Julie Rogers Theater
Churches and Community Buildings
These buildings served as places of worship and community gathering. Some have been repurposed for new uses.
- Tyrrell Historical Library (This building used to be the First Baptist Church.)
- Antioch Baptist Church (This church building is now used as lofts, which are like apartments.)
Major Non-Contributing Buildings
Some buildings are in the district but are not considered "contributing." This means they might have been built later or changed too much. They still add to the area's look.
- Art Museum of Southeast Texas
Images for kids
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Downtown panorama.
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Kyle Building
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Stedman Building
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Hotel Beaumont
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First National Bank Building
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Crockett Street Entertainment Complex
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Goodhue Building exterior
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Goodhue Building lobby
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Orleans Building
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San Jacinto Building
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Edson Hotel
