Considered one of the finest art deco skyscrapers in the Southwest, the JPMorgan Chase Building (formerly Gulf Building, 1929) is a 36-story architectural jewel in the heart of downtown. The building was designed by Alfred C. Finn, Kenneth Franzheim and J.E.R. Carpenter. With its soaring Gothic-inspired frame, the building stood as the tallest structure in Houston until 1963. Inside its ornate lobby is a large banking hall and elaborate frescoes depicting milestones in Texas history. Brochures outlining the characteristics of the building are also available in the lobby facing Main Street.