State National Bank
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Granite and terra cotta ashlar walls give this El Paso bank building at 114 East San Antonio Avenue a crisp, formal classical character. Designed by Trost and Trost and opened on June 28, 1922, it rises two stories over a basement but reads as one story, with arched openings, a scroll keystone, cartouches, dentiled cornice and a balustraded parapet. Steel roof girders removed the need for interior columns, leaving one lofty banking room. The project cost $250,000. The State National Bank, founded in March 1881, had earlier occupied a brick building on the same site. Its directors included figures such as Joseph Magoffin, who also served as mayor. Additions in 1942 and 1948 enlarged the bank while matching the original materials and design. After seven vacant years, a mortgage company bought and restored the building, repairing the classical interior detailing and displaying Trost's original drawings. The building reflects Trost's influence on the city and the bank's long financial role.
Significance in brief: The nomination presents it as an outstanding example of Second Renaissance Revival classicism and a showcase of the work of architect Henry Trost, a major influence on El Paso's appearance. It also represents the State National Bank, an important financial institution throughout El Paso's growth since its founding in 1881.
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 80004114, listed September 24, 1980. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 114 E. San Antonio Ave., El Paso |
|---|---|
| County | El Paso County |
| Listed | September 24, 1980 |
| Reference number | 80004114 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architect / builder | Trost and Trost |
| Architectural style | Second Renaissance Revival |
| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | After standing vacant for seven years, the building was purchased by a mortgage company, restored and converted to office use as its main office, with no major structural alterations. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Within district | El Paso County Water Improvement District No. 1 |
| Coordinates | 31.75769, -106.48817 (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 80004114.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q65120825
- This listing as JSON
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