San Jacinto Building, Neoclassical office building in Beaumont, Texas.
Description
The San Jacinto Building is a 15-story office structure topped by a distinctive clock tower at Orleans Street. The tower displays four large clock faces, one visible from each direction around the building.
History
The structure was built from 1921 to 1922 following designs by architects Sanguinet and Staats. It originally housed the San Jacinto Life Insurance Company and gained historic protection status in 1978.
Culture
The building is a defining landmark of Beaumont's historic commercial quarter. It represents the period when the city thrived as a regional business hub.
Practical
The building sits along Orleans Street and continues to serve as active office space. The tower clock mechanism remains in working order and can be viewed from street level by passing visitors.
Did you know?
The four clock dials are among the largest mechanical timekeeping mechanisms in Texas. The precision of the original clockwork can still be appreciated by observers from street level.
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