Milam Building, Historic office building in Downtown San Antonio, United States.
Description
The Milam Building is an office structure in downtown San Antonio featuring classical revival design elements throughout its 90-meter frame. Large windows and decorative stone details appear on its lower and upper floors, giving the facade depth and visual interest.
History
Built in 1928, this structure held the title of tallest brick and reinforced concrete building in the United States at that time. It represented a major advancement in skyscraper construction methods and engineering innovation.
Culture
The building bears the name of Benjamin Milam, a key figure in Texas independence efforts. This connection ties downtown San Antonio to a significant moment in the region's past through the architecture itself.
Practical
The building sits on East Travis Street in the heart of downtown, making it easy to visit and explore from street level. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and appreciate its design details from the surrounding sidewalks.
Did you know?
This was the first high-rise office building in the United States to feature a built-in air conditioning system. This technological breakthrough made it an early pioneer in cooling technology for large commercial structures.
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