Kress Building

Kress Building

Kress department store first opened its doors in El Paso in 1907, at 211 N. Mesa. A 1916 fire destroyed part of the store, but it was rebuilt at the same location. A second fire in 1924 destroyed the store, and again it was rebuilt. In 1937, the store location was moved to the corner of Mills and Oregon Streets and the design of this new store became one of the most beautiful and unique stores in the entire chain. This new location originally housed part of the San Antonio and San Diego (Jackass) Mail stage line, which started business in July 1857, and a shop operated by Sam Hing, a private banker for the Chinese who also supplied labor for railroads and other contractors. Later, these businesses and others adjacent to it were replaced by the United States Federal Building. These were subsequently torn down to make room for the new Kress building. http://epcc.libguides.com/content.php?pid=346448&sid=2891832

Creador: victor ramirez

Área: Central / Downtown

Fuente: EPMH

Cargado por: El Paso Museum of History

Comentarios

Hacer un comentario
Gracias por su comentario

Reportar esta entrada

Elige la razón más importante para este reporte

Tu nombre

Tu correo electrónico

Detalle opcional

Gracias por su reporte

Más sobre la misma comunidad-colección

Memorial de la Segunda Guerra Mundial - El Paso, Tejas

The Greatest Generation During this exhibit, discover the ...

Campeonato Estatal - El Paso, Tejas

State Baskeball Championship Trophy 1937-1939

Hermano Amedy Long - El Pas, Tejas

Brother Amedy Long (1914-1984) Brother Cecilian Amedy (Joseph ...

Materiales de Escuela - El Paso, Tejas

Textbook Covers, 1960s and 1988 and Drafting Table 1930.The ...

Uniformes de Escuela - El Paso, Tejas

Saint Patrick Elementary uniform skirt 1990s, First Holy ...

Linea de Tiempo - El Paso, Tejas

Timeline for the Eighth Wall of Giants at the El Paso Museum of ...

William H. Fryer - El Paso, Tejas

William H. Fryer, AFSC (Affiliated Member of the Brother of the ...

Breviario de sacerdote y Alba - El Paso, Tejas

Priest Breviary, 1930s and Alb worn during the Cristero War when ...

Vestimentos del Obispo Anthony Schuler - El Paso, Tejas

Bishop Anthony Schuler’s Vestments (chasuble, mitre, cincture, ...

Santa Rita de Cascia - El Paso, Tejas

Original statue of Saint Rita of Cascia, Early 1920s

Leo Cancellare - El Paso, Tejas

Leo Cancellare (1958-1999) Leo Cancellare was a graduate of ...

Ceremonia de la exposición First Steps (primeros pasos) - 2017 - El Paso, Texas

First Steps Exhibit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - 2017 - El Paso, ...

Chalk the Block 2017 en El Paso

Joshua Elias (me) and my girlfriend Helen, downtown during chalk ...

2017 Junior League Christmas Fair - El Paso, Texas

Pictures at the 2017 Junior League Christmas Fair held on ...

El Paso Police Motorcycle Section, 1917

left to right: E.M. Wilson, M.F. Sherrer, Gus Yarbro, Tom ...

NAcio Podium Finish

El Pasos one of a kind Bike Boutique, Cafe, Indoor Virtual ...

Podium Finish Trae a la BMC

We are so proud to bring this world class brand to the Sun City ...

Lo Que Trajimos El Paso, Tejas

Have you ever moved into a new (to you) house or apartment? A ...

Tarjeta Postal de El Paso Estilo 1950 El Paso, Tejas

Walk into history! You are welcome to stand among the words "El ...

Mapa de El Paso en 1970 El Paso, Texas

Together these blocks make up a 1970 map of the City of El Paso. ...

Tronco de actividad práctica El Paso, Tejas

This trunk and items in it represent what people could bring ...

Tronco de actividad práctica El Paso, Tejas

This trunk and items in it represent what people could bring ...

Escala de Equipaje El Paso, Tejas

Baggage Scale from Union Depot, post 1873-1990.

home.search_collection