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United Carbon Building


1879

Oscar Nelson was born

Other events that happened on or around 1879

1925

The United Carbon Company was formed

Other events that happened on or around 1925

1939

Oscar Nelson commissioned Walter F. Martens to design the United Carbon headquarters

Other events that happened on or around 1939

1944

The United Carbon Building appeared on the cover of Pencil Points architectural magazine

Other events that happened on or around 1944

1953

Oscar Nelson died

Other events that happened on or around 1953

1978

The Nelson family sold the United Carbon Building

Other events that happened on or around 1978

1994

The United Carbon Building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places

Other events that happened on or around 1994


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