BOB WESTON
ACU Admin. Bldg.
1695 Campus Court, Abilene, Texas: Architectural Description:
This is a 3-story, multiple-bay commercial building in the Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical style with Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical influences built in 1929. The structural system is wood platform. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original stone and original stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof clad in an undetermined material. Windows are original wood, multi/multi double-hung sashes.
From the Historical Marker:
This school, formed to provide a Christian education for all grade levels, was founded in 1906 by A. B. Barret, an early educator and preacher for Texas Churches of Christ. It was first called Childers Classical Institute in honor of Colonel J. W. Childers, who deeded his homesite at North 1st and Victoria streets for use as a campus. Early expansion of the institution began in 1912 with the 12-year presidency of Jesse P. Sewell. In 1920 it became Abilene Christian College and nine years later was moved to new facilities here. The present name was adopted in 1976.
ACU Admin. Bldg.
1695 Campus Court, Abilene, Texas: Architectural Description:
This is a 3-story, multiple-bay commercial building in the Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical style with Beaux Arts/Neo-Classical influences built in 1929. The structural system is wood platform. The foundation is undetermined. Exterior walls are original stone and original stucco. The building has a flat with parapet roof clad in an undetermined material. Windows are original wood, multi/multi double-hung sashes.
From the Historical Marker:
This school, formed to provide a Christian education for all grade levels, was founded in 1906 by A. B. Barret, an early educator and preacher for Texas Churches of Christ. It was first called Childers Classical Institute in honor of Colonel J. W. Childers, who deeded his homesite at North 1st and Victoria streets for use as a campus. Early expansion of the institution began in 1912 with the 12-year presidency of Jesse P. Sewell. In 1920 it became Abilene Christian College and nine years later was moved to new facilities here. The present name was adopted in 1976.