Petroleum Building
Also known as Cosden Building
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Petroleum Building
Petroleum Building, at 111 Scurry St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 21, 2021. It was among the first 3 of Big Spring’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its commerce, at the local level. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCommercial building at 111 S. Scurry St. Big Spring, Texas. From Wikidata (CC0).
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
111 Scurry St., Big Spring · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Petroleum Building
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Questions about Petroleum Building
Is Petroleum Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 21, 2021 (Register number 100006397).
Is Petroleum Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Texas has 42 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Petroleum Building?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.