Newby-McMahon Building, Four-story brick building in Wichita Falls, United States.
The Newby-McMahon Building measures 40 feet in height, 18 feet in depth, and 10 feet in width, with red brick exterior and cast stone details.
Construction completed in 1919 during an oil boom, when J.D. McMahon collected $200,000 from investors using blueprints that showed measurements in inches instead of feet.
The structure gained national recognition through Robert Ripley's newspaper column in the 1920s, establishing its reputation as the smallest recorded skyscraper.
The interior space measures 108 square feet per floor, with steep stairs occupying 25 percent of the available area on each level.
Legal proceedings following construction upheld the original building contract since investors had signed blueprints clearly showing measurements in inches rather than feet.
Location: Wichita Falls
Inception: 1919
Official opening: 1919
Architectural style: neoclassicism
Floors above the ground: 4
Made from material: brick
Part of: Depot Square Historic District
Address: 509-511 7th Street, Wichita Falls, Texas TX 76301 Wichita Falls
GPS coordinates: 33.91444,-98.48972
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:10
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