Dallas Cotton Exchange Building

The Dallas Cotton Exchange Building was a 17-story structure of tan brick and concrete located at the intersection of North St. Paul and San Jacinto Streets. Its exterior design reflected the architectural style of the 1920s with detailed craftsmanship typical of commercial buildings from that era.

Constructed in 1926 by architects Lang & Witchell, the building ranked as Dallas's second-tallest structure at that time. It symbolized the city's importance as a major center for American cotton trading during the early 20th century.

The building functioned as a central hub for cotton trading activities, marking Dallas's position as the financial center of the cotton industry.

The structure stood until 1994 and was a recognizable landmark in downtown Dallas visible from street level. Today the site serves as part of a church campus, showing how urban land uses change over decades.

The site now hosts part of First Baptist Church's campus, which opened in 2013 following a 115 million dollar development project.

Architects: Lang & Witchell

Official opening: 1926

Floors above the ground: 17

GPS coordinates: 32.78540,-96.79970

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:45