Historic Designation:
National Register of Historic Places
City of Fort Worth Demolition Delay
The Oil & Gas Building was built on the corner of 7th and Taylor Streets in 1952 by Houston developer Jesse H. Jones. He also constructed the Fair Building, next door. This 16 story building sits at an intersection where the street grid shifts. The west wall is not perpendicular to the north and south walls. Although a separate structure, the ground floor lobby of the Oil & Gas Building connects with the neighboring Star-Telegram Building, formally the Fair Building, constructed in 1930. They also share a common main entrance on 7th Street.
Architectural Style:
Modern
Architect:
J. Russ Baty, Houston
Contractor:
Butcher & Sweeney, Fort Worth
Category:
Office Building