Petroleum Building, Neo-gothic skyscraper in downtown Midland, Texas.
The Petroleum Building rises 137 feet with spires reaching 151 feet and features gothic architectural elements, Moorish arches, and marble finishes throughout its 12 floors.
Thomas Hogan initiated construction in 1928, completing the first high-rise office building in Midland during the oil boom era of the late 1920s.
The building earned status as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1982, representing early 20th-century architectural development in the Permian Basin region.
Located at 214 West Texas Avenue, the building contains three elevators and provides 5,788 square feet of office space for various businesses.
Local residents initially called the structure 'Hogan's Folly,' but it later proved instrumental in establishing Midland as the center of oil operations.
Location: Midland
Inception: 1928
Official opening: 1929
Floors above the ground: 12
Elevators: 3
GPS coordinates: 31.99870,-102.07600
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:42
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