Travel the World in Architecture - Downtown El Paso

Fri Jan 31 2025 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm UTC-07:00

Aloft El Paso Downtown | El Paso

Tom Lea Institute
Publisher/HostTom Lea Institute
Travel the World in Architecture - Downtown El Paso
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A guided experience that will amaze you! Explore unique architectural wonders in Downtown El Paso, led by Edgar Lopez.
About this Event

The storied architecture of El Paso contains symbols of both pre-Colurmbian and modern world cultures. This tour provides a comprehensive look into the diverse architecture of downtown El Paso.

‣ Henry C. Trost's Trost & Trost wanted to showcase the flexibility and strength of the the newly pioneered, reinforced concrete. By designing buildings in different architectural styles, Trost made it so that one could travel the world without leaving the city.

‣ Mabel Weich, one af the first women to become a certified architect in Texas worked prolifically throughout El Paso and became known for her Spanish Colonial Revival style designs. Two of which are located in downtown El Paso.

Itinerary:

- 10 AM - Meet inside the A Loft Hotel, in front of the elevators in the lobby. The Tour will depart from the A Loft Hotel promptly at 10: 15 am

- After the tour, attendees may join us for a no-host lunch at Lapa Lapa -

- Questions? Please call us at 915-533-0048.

-Please wear comfortable shoes

-Parking not provided. Paid Parking is available in Downtown areas, either at parking meters or parking lots.

-Please plan accordingly; we recommend bringing exact change for parking meters. Thanks!


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Aloft El Paso Downtown, 303 Texas Avenue, El Paso, United States

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