Merchants and Manufacturers Building

Merchants and Manufacturers Building (HM28XL)

Location: Houston, TX 77002 Harris County
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Country: United States of America
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N 29° 45.94', W 95° 21.554'

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This building was constructed to house the activities of Houston's merchants and manufacturers during the post-World War I economic boom. Its location provided access to water, rail, and truck transportation of goods. Completed in 1930, the M & M Building, as it came to be known, was noted for its structural and functional design. It prominently features cast concrete Art Deco detailing.

Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984
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HM NumberHM28XL
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Year Placed1984
Placed ByTexas Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, June 30th, 2018 at 7:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15R E 271891 N 3295152
Decimal Degrees29.76566667, -95.35923333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 29° 45.94', W 95° 21.554'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds29° 45' 56.4" N, 95° 21' 33.24" W
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Area Code(s)713, 832, 210, 281
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1 S Main St, Houston TX 77002, US
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