Threefoot Building

The Threefoot Building is a 16-story office tower in downtown Meridian distinguished by its granite base and red-brown brick exterior. Colorful terra cotta decorative patterns in the Art Deco style cover its facades, creating a striking visual presence on the city skyline.

The structure was built in 1930 for the Threefoot Realty Company and served as an office tower for decades. When businesses began relocating to suburban areas in the 1990s, the building faced decline until its recent conversion into a hotel.

The building serves as a cultural anchor in downtown Meridian, hosting an annual arts festival that brings local artists, performers, and food vendors to the surrounding streets. It has become a gathering place where residents and visitors experience contemporary creativity within a historic setting.

The building now functions as a hotel with 131 guest rooms, a Starbucks cafe, and a rooftop bar open to the public. Visitors can explore the restored interior spaces and access the rooftop terrace for views across the city.

The name comes from the German surname Dreyfuss, which the founding family translated to English as Threefoot when they settled in Mississippi. This linguistic transformation reflects the diverse immigrant heritage that shaped the region.

Location: Meridian

Inception: 1930

Architects: Claude H. Lindsley

Architectural style: Art Deco architecture

Floors above the ground: 15

Part of: Meridian Downtown Historic District, Meridian Historic Downtown

Address: 601 22nd Avenue

GPS coordinates: 32.36440,-88.70060

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:48