Halbouty Building - College Station, TX
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N 30° 37.116 W 096° 20.413
14R E 754968 N 3390350
This plaque was placed on the Halbouty Building in observance of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, now better known as Texas A&M University
Waymark Code: WMYFPX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2018
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Plaque text:
Architect S.C.P. Vosper designed the Halbouty Building (originally the Geology-Petroleum Engineering Building) in 1931 in an eclectic and highly ornamented style. The original four-story building was in the shape of a "T" and until 1972, had a high central tower over the main entrance concealing a large water tank used to maintain pressure in the campus heating system. The South entrance features castings of seashells, pebble mosaics, and recessed doors with iron grillwork. A heroic panel over the side entrance symbolizes petroleum exploration. The building was named for Michael T. Halbouty '30, a distinguished alumnus, Houston geologist and oilman.
Group that erected the marker: Texas A&M University
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
3115 Ross St.
College Station, TX USA
77840
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