Schlumberger Well Surveying Corporation Building
historic place
The Schlumberger Well Surveying Corporation Building stands in Houston, Texas, within Harris County. This historic place was constructed in 1938. Designed by Russell Brown Company, the building exhibits a Modern Classical architectural style. It served as a key part of Schlumberger's first United States campus. The building functioned as the headquarters for the Schlumberger Well Surveying Corporation. This company was a leader in the 20th-century oil and gas industry, known for inventing and manufacturing electric well logging equipment. The building housed offices for executives, including John de Menil. Its period of historical significance spans from 1938 to 1956, marking the years Schlumberger occupied the building. This site is historically important for its role in the development of oil and gas technology and corporate presence in Houston.