Haymon Krupp Building
The Krupp Building as it appeared soon after construction.
The Krupp Building in 2022.
Built in 1916, the four-story Krupp Building at 117 W. Overland Avenue was designed by noted architect Henry Trost. It was constructed for Haymon Krupp, a Jewish immigrant from Lithuania who came to El Paso in 1890. Krupp manufactured clothing and sold dry goods in the building. It would contribute to a downtown National Register district.
Plans have been announced to demolish the structure to make room for a new five-story apartment complex. Countless examples across the state and country demonstrate that rehabilitation can be compatible with redevelopment. The developer is encouraged to retain the Krupp Building, making use of state and federal tax credits, and ensuring that a prominent architectural landmark in El Paso remains as part of the redeveloped site.
ADDRESS: 117 West Overland Ave, El Paso (El Paso County)
DESIGNATION: None
STATUS: Endangered
OWNER: Private
RESOURCE TYPE: Commercial
YEAR LISTED: 2021
