Goodhue Building

The Goodhue Building is an 11-story office structure in downtown Beaumont featuring 190 work spaces and Gothic architectural details throughout. The structure combines concrete construction with decorative Gothic elements and a distinctive peaked tower at the top.

The building was constructed in 1926 by Forrest Goodhue and became part of the Beaumont Commercial District over time. It gained recognition on the National Register in 1978, confirming its importance to the city's architectural heritage.

The building reflects how 1920s business owners wanted to display their success and refinement through impressive architecture. Walking past it today, you see how Gothic details were adapted to create a sense of permanence and prestige for a commercial office space.

The building sits on Pearl Street and continues to operate as an office building, making the exterior easily viewable from the street. Access to the interior depends on whether you have business with current tenants or can join a guided tour.

The building uses concrete as its main structural material while featuring Gothic details that would traditionally be carved from stone. This demonstrates how early 20th-century architects adapted medieval design onto modern building methods.