Kress Building

The Kress building is situated on the southeast side of San Jacinto Plaza. Perhaps the funkiest building downtown, this former 5-and-10 store opened in 1938 and was designed by company architect Edward Sibbert (who regarded it as his favorite in the national chain). Dilapidated and threatened with receivership, this beauty once racked up the chain’s highest annual sales tally.

Creator: Lotte Kryger Bro

Area: Central / Downtown

Collection: Neighborhood photos

Uploaded by: El Paso Museum of History