Abilene Christian College Administration Building
Also known as: 2287; Abilene Christian University Administration Building
Why it's listed
Standing at the entrance to the Abilene Christian University campus, this two-story masonry building has housed administrative offices and classrooms since its construction in 1928-29. It was the first building erected when the college, founded in 1906, moved to new grounds on the east side of Abilene. A two-story portico with giant Ionic columns marks the main entrance, and the raised basement has rusticated masonry. The U-shaped plan includes north and south wings that were part of the original design but were not built until the 1950s; they match the original so closely that they are hard to tell apart. Windows are paired with multiple-light wood sashes. The building was recognized for its part in local education and as a local example of Classical Revival architecture, a style popular with academic institutions of the era. It remains in good condition and is described as largely unaltered.
Significance in brief: It is significant under Criterion A for its role in local educational efforts, as the first building on the college's new east-side campus and its main building since 1929. Under Criterion C, it is a local example of Classical Revival architecture, shown in its Ionic portico and symmetrical design. The 1950s side wings match the original design closely.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 92000193, listed March 23, 1992. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | Campus Court Dr., Abilene Christian University, Abilene |
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| County | Taylor County |
| Listed | March 23, 1992 |
| Reference number | 92000193 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1929-1939 |
| Architect / builder | Nichols & Campbell (architect); Seby, H.M. (contractor) |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Education, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Stated to be in good condition and still in educational use as part of the college campus; it retains its integrity. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 32.46718, -99.71054 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
For a publicly owned building or structure, listing mainly matters when federal funds, permits or licences are involved: projects then go through Section 106 review so effects on the property are considered. Listing also strengthens applications for preservation grants and, for leased income-producing uses, can enable the federal rehabilitation tax credit.
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Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 92000193.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikidata Q110000891
- This listing as JSON
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