our history
Meadows Through the Years
Completed in 1955, Meadow’s was the first suburban high‐rise office building constructed in Dallas, marking a shift in the city’s commercial development patterns. Designed by architect J.N. MacCammon, the building features hallmark mid‐century elements including pink Georgian marble, turquoise terra cotta accents, and shaded balconies.
1950
The General American Oil Company establishes an employee pension fund, which will ultimately lead to the construction of the Meadows Building.
1952
The company acquires land on the Central Expressway (I-75) through a 99-year lease. This land will ultimately house the Meadows Building.
1955
The Meadows Building is completed and opens as the headquarters of the General American Oil Company. Named after beloved president, Algur H. Meadows – it was the first Dallas high-rise built outside of Downtown.
The building was heralded for its progressive design and amenities inside and out – all thanks to the vision of Dallas architect J.N. MacCammon and Dallas’ first landscaping company, Lambert Landscaping Company.
1973
A ten-acre site to the south of the Meadows building is cleared to make room for the new development to be called Energy Square.
1983
The Meadows Building is purchased by Sullivan Development Company of Dallas.
2015
GlenStar and Affinius Capital purchase the Meadows Building plus the neighboring Energy Square campus, with plans to redevelop the entire site into a unified Class-A office campus.
2016
The Meadows Building is initiated by the Dallas Landmark Commission for designation as a City of Dallas Landmark.
2026
The Meadows Building is acquired by August Real Estate with intention to continue writing the next chapter in Meadows' story.
