Montgomery Building

The Montgomery Building is an office structure in Spartanburg built with steel framing and large plate-glass windows following Chicago School design principles. Its layout features open floor plans that allow natural light to flood the interior spaces throughout the day.

The structure was designed by Lockwood, Greene & Co. and completed in 1924 as a statement of modern office space design. It later gained recognition on the National Register of Historic Places for its role in the city's commercial architectural heritage.

The building shows how commercial districts looked during this era and reflects the city's economic growth at that time. Its design tells the story of when modern workplaces first introduced large windows and open floor layouts.

The building sits in a central commercial location and is easy to reach on foot, with its original architectural features still visible in daily use. Visitors can view the facade and window design from the street, which provides a good sense of the Chicago School approach to office building design.

The facade preserves details showing how office buildings of that era treated natural daylight as essential to worker productivity and comfort. This design philosophy was revolutionary at the time and set this structure apart from older, darker work buildings.

Location: Spartanburg

Architects: Lockwood, Greene & Co.

Official opening: 1924

Architectural style: Chicago School

Address: 187 North Church Street

GPS coordinates: 34.95220,-81.93220

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:24