Stowers Building

The Stowers Building is a ten-story commercial structure on Fannin Street with rectangular facades of white glazed bricks and vertical bay divisions created by pilasters. Its lower floors contain retail spaces while upper levels function as office condominiums.

George Arthur Stowers built this structure in 1913 after fire destroyed his previous furniture business on Main Street. His new building marked his transition into a major commercial developer during Houston's expansion period.

This building reflects Houston's early embrace of vertical architecture, designed by local architects who drew from Chicago modernist ideas and helped shape the downtown skyline.

The building sits in downtown Houston and is readily accessible by public transit or on foot. Visitors can admire the exterior facade and explore retail spaces on the lower floors.

This structure is one of only two historic buildings in the southwestern United States that features white glazed bricks, an unusual material choice for its era. This distinctive treatment gives it a notable appearance among the brick buildings of that period.

Location: Houston

Location: Harris County

Architects: Green and Finger

Address: 820 Fannin

GPS coordinates: 29.75750,-95.36361

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46