Esperson Building

A Glimpse in Time. The Magnificent Espersons

Compiled by Janice Martin with the assistance of Glendine Bankston and Lendsey Kersey

The term, “The Magnificent Espersons,” was coined by Vance Trimble as the title for his article, which appeared in the August 1947 issue of Oil Newsmagazine. Apropos, in light of Mellie and Niels Esperson’s accomplishments, especially their impact on the City of Houston. And so it is that we dedicate “A Glimpse in Time” to their memory.

We begin at the beginning with a partial quote from Vance Trimble’s article: “Niels and Mellie Esperson are no longer with us, but they left behind them two monuments that are very much alive—the Niels and Mellie Esperson Buildings close to the heart of Houston’s business district . . . surely a tribute to the genius and vision of Niels and Mellie Esperson.”