A 110-acre historic district on the campus of Texas Tech University, preserving the original architecture and planning of the institution’s early decades.
At a glance
The Texas Technological College Historic District encompasses the foundational campus of Texas Tech University, one of the state’s major educational institutions. The district represents the physical manifestation of early-twentieth-century educational planning and architectural ambition in West Texas.
History
The district documents the original campus of Texas Technological College, the institution now known as Texas Tech University. Its 27 contributing properties reflect the deliberate architectural and spatial vision of the college’s establishment and early development.
What you see
The historic district comprises 27 contributing properties, four non-contributing properties, one contributing structure, one contributing object, and one contributing site across its 110 acres. Together, these elements form a cohesive composition of early institutional architecture and campus planning.
Cultural significance
The district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its importance to American educational and architectural heritage. It documents a formative period in the development of higher education in Texas.
Key facts
- Location: Lubbock, Texas, United States
- Area: 110 acres (0.45 km²)
- Contributing properties: 27
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Coordinates: 33.584444, −101.874444
Practical information & getting there
The historic district is located on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock. Visit during campus operating hours. For guided tours or more information about specific properties, contact the university directly.
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