First City Building

The First City Building was built in 1962 for the First Security National Bank. The five story building was built by renowned architect L.W. Pitts and built in the modernism style. It is known for its facade of cast concrete, sculpted by Beaumont artist Herring Coe, designed to reflect the sun and reduce cooling costs. The building is used as offices today.[2][3]

First Security National Bank
First Security Bank building in 2011
First Security National Bank
First Security National Bank
Location505 Orleans St.,
Beaumont, Texas
Coordinates30°4′57″N 94°5′55″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1962 (1962)
ArchitectLlewellyn W. Pitts
Architectural styleModern movement
Part ofBeaumont Commercial District (ID07000892[1])
Designated CPMarch 4, 2008

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