The Sherman Building, Corpus Christi, Texas
historic place
The Sherman Building, located in Corpus Christi, Texas, stands at the southeast corner of Peoples and Chaparral streets. Construction of this historic place began in 1929 and was completed in 1930. It was originally a six-story commercial building, designed by local architects Hardy and Curran for developer H.G. Sherman. In 1935, the building was sold to William Whitby Jones and his family. Under their ownership, in 1937, four additional floors were seamlessly added, bringing the structure to its current ten stories. Architects Brock, Roberts, and Colley oversaw this expansion. The building is constructed of concrete and tan brick, featuring cast stone, granite, and terra cotta details. Its design incorporates Art-Deco-influenced elements. The Sherman Building reflects the period of economic growth in Corpus Christi following the opening of its deep port in 1926. It is recognized as one of only two tall downtown buildings from the pre-World War II era that retains its original exterior features. In 2009, the building was renovated and converted into sixty-four living units, now known as Nueces Lofts. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 28, 2010. The Sherman Building is historically significant for its architecture and its connection to Corpus Christi's early 20th-century development.