Luce Hall - Abilene, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 28.078 W 099° 42.668
14S E 433172 N 3592530
Building on the Abilene Christian University Campus. Parking available behind the building in Visitor's Lot (32.467754, -99.710706).
Waymark Code: WM112K7
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
Views: 2

NRHP Nomination Form

"Luce Hall is a 2-story institutional building at Abilene Christian University (formerly Abilene Christian College) facing west. This Classical Revival building utilizes an open subdivided plan. The brick veneer exterior walls are subtly detailed by a relief pattern in the bricks. A brick parapet with a partial balustrade, resting on a cast stone cornice, conceals the flat roof.

Access to the symmetrical main (west) facade is through a recessed center passage. A cast stone entablature and pilasters frame the first floor primary entrance. Brick quoins on the end of the building and paired and banded brick pilasters divide the main facade into three bays. The 12/12 wood windows on the upper floor have cast stone sills, while similar windows on the first floor rest on a continuous cast stone sill. Cast stone urns on the parapet and cast stone cartouches along the entry further embellish the building."

Street address:
1600 Campus Ct.
Abilene, TX USA
79601


County / Borough / Parish: Taylor County

Year listed: 1992

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Education

Current function: Education

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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