KBR Tower, Corporate skyscraper in Downtown Houston, Texas, United States.
KBR Tower is a 40-story office building in Downtown Houston that rises about 550 feet above the street level. The structure features steel and glass construction as part of the larger Cullen Center complex in the downtown area.
The building was completed in 1973 and originally carried the name M.W. Kellogg Tower before changing names in 1991 following corporate transitions. The name shift reflected changes in the companies occupying the space during that period.
The building represents the corporate expansion of Houston during the 1970s, when numerous energy companies established their presence in the downtown district.
The building offers office space in the heart of Downtown Houston near other major business buildings. It is accessible by public transportation and situated within the main business district.
Engineering firms Ellisor Engineering and Sam P. Wallace coordinated their expertise to create the structural and mechanical systems of this 167-meter tower.
Location: Texas
Inception: 1973
Floors above the ground: 40
Address: 601 Jefferson Street, Houston, TX, United States
GPS coordinates: 29.75330,-95.37230
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41
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