215 Orleans St 

Beaumont , TX 77701

Historic name: Kyle Building (built 1933)

About This Property

The two story Kyle Building was designed by local architects Augustin Babin and Walter Neff in 1933. It is an outstanding example of early Art Deco style influenced by the 1925 Exposition des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France. The exterior facade is made of black glazed terracotta, beige limestone and aluminum decorative work. There is a prominent "zig-zag" motif. 

Total Building Size (sq ft):
Zoning: CBD
Current Historic Designations: • Not individually listed on the National Register
• Located in a National Register District (Contributing)
• Not located in a Local District
• Not a Local Landmark
• Eligible for Historic Tax Credits

Nearby Businesses

Property Information
Zoning Uses Allowed Central Business District (CBD) - Commercial, office, service, residential, public activities and uses.
Lot Size (acres) 1.3954
Parking Spaces
Electrical Service
Heating Type
Official Total Sq Ft
Total Commercial Units 2
Total Residential Units
Total Commerical Sq Ft 29,760
Total Residential Sq Ft
Year Built 1933
Last Remodel Date
Last Sale Date May 11th, 2017
Parcel Number 123682
Subdivision
Legal Description PL E T8 T40 N TEVIS 1.033 AC 215-283 ORLEANS 381 BROADWAY & 381 LIBERTY
Located Within
  • Main Street District
  • National Register Historic District

Survey Recommendations

Type
Stylistic Influences
Art Deco
Alterations/Additions
Survey Recommendations
Not Individually Eligible
Priority
Historic Resources Survey
National Register District Created 1977, NR expanded 2006, Historic Resource Survey Update underway 2017-2018
Survey Date
Modification Type