Newberry, J. J., Company
Why it's listed
Commercial building at the northwest corner of Stanton and Texas streets in El Paso, completed in 1911 to designs by Trost and Trost. It was built for Calisher's Dry Goods Company, with five stories, a bargain basement and a sub-basement for mechanical systems. The nomination describes a steel frame faced with cast concrete, with bays of Chicago-type windows on the upper floors, recessed spandrels between piers, flattened arches over the top windows and an unusual rounded corner. The first two floors were later altered and the corner windows covered, though original material may survive beneath. The building is cited as a good example of the Chicago School, with Louis Sullivan's influence visible in the rounded corner and heavy cornice, reflecting Henry Trost's years in Chicago. Over time it housed the Border National Bank, American Furniture and the YWCA, and was known as the Raynold's Building. It is part of a group of Trost-designed commercial structures in El Paso.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as a good example of the Chicago School style with strong Louis Sullivan influence, seen in its rounded corner and prominent cornice. It reflects architect Henry Trost's years in Chicago. It also housed Calisher's Dry Goods, and later other businesses and the YWCA.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 80004108, listed September 24, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | 201--205 N. Stanton St., El Paso |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Listed | September 24, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80004108 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Trost and Trost |
| Architectural style | Chicago School/Sullivanesque |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Nomination lists present use as commercial/retail, the same as the original use. A later letter says the ground floor is retail and the upper floors have been vacant for decades; the ground floors were altered, with a major remodel in 1950. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 |
| Coordinates | 31.75931, -106.48653 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For an income-producing building, listing (individually or as a contributing building in a district) is the gateway to the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit on qualified rehabilitation costs, often stackable with state credits. Work claiming the credit must follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and be approved in advance.
Listing does not restrict a private owner acting without federal money or permits; where federal funding or licensing is involved, Section 106 review applies.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 80004108.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q65121253
- This listing as JSON
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