Texas Company Annex

Texas Company Annex is a 13-story office building in Houston featuring Neoclassical design with symmetrical proportions and classical architectural details. The structure combines traditional Greek and Roman-inspired forms with modern business space requirements.

The building was designed by Warren and Wetmore in the early 1900s during Texas's oil boom expansion. It served as a key office complex for the Texas Company, which later became Texaco during a period of rapid growth in the petroleum industry.

The building shows how early 1900s corporations used classical architecture to display wealth and power, making a statement about American business success during the oil boom.

The building is located downtown Houston and retains its original appearance while accommodating modern business uses. Visitors can best appreciate the classical facade details from street level and the symmetrical design from different viewpoints around the structure.

The building was constructed with red brick and cast stone using construction techniques from the early 1900s. These materials and methods set it apart from later downtown structures and showcase craftsmanship that is rarely visible in modern construction.

Architects: Warren and Wetmore

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Floors above the ground: 13

GPS coordinates: 29.75770,-95.36190

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27