Historic Preservation



Mitchell Building

3800 Commerce Str​eet​


This industrial Mitchell Building was built in 1928 for John E. Mitchell. A device manufactured at this factory revolutionized the cotton gin industry. In World War II, Mitchell produced a half million anti-aircraft projectiles at this plant.

Ordinance #​23111

Designations: Dallas Landmark (1997), National Register of Historic Places (1991)

​Further Research:
John Mitchell Building Landmark Nomination Form​