Visit the El Paso County Heritage Center for the opening of their new bilingual exhibit showcasing the rich adobe building heritage of El Paso’s Mission Valley through historic photographs and cultural interpretation.

Exhibition Highlights

• Large-format black and white photographs by architect Marvin Eickenroht
• Documentation from the 1936 Historic American Buildings Survey
• Exploration of adobe construction history in West Texas
• Bilingual exhibit text and interpretation
• Focus on iconic adobe structures in El Paso County

About the Heritage Center

The El Paso County Heritage Center will serve as a hub for:

• Rotating exhibits on El Paso and West Texas cultural heritage
• Historical tours departure point
• Office and retail space
• Historic preservation resource center
• Heritage tourism information

Event Details

• Opening Date: August 30, 2025
• Location: El Paso County Heritage Center
• Address: 201 E San Antonio Ave, El Paso, TX
• Cost: Free to the public

Additional Information

• The formal opening of the Heritage Center itself will take place in May 2025
• This exhibit is made possible by a grant from El Paso County
• For current hours of operation, please visit preservationtexas.org/elpaso

Historical Significance

The Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) was a New Deal-era program that documented America’s architectural heritage. Marvin Eickenroht’s 1936 photographs provide a unique window into El Paso’s adobe building traditions and their enduring significance in the region’s cultural landscape.