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Panorama of Houston File 208-747-823
Houston, TX city
structure #195061332building

Great Southwest Building

existing 88.7 m 19 floors 1927

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Architectural Height88.7 m
Floors19
Completion1927
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address1314 Texas Avenue
Smart Address1314 Texas Street
Smart Address600 Austin Street
1st Level DistrictInner Loop East
2nd Level DistrictDowntown
CityHouston, TX
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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