College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Chemistry Building

Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018

1. Chemistry Building Marker

Inscription. The Chemistry Building (1929) was designed by S. C. P. Vosper, using classical design proportions and details. It was extended to the east in 1981 and 1988. The ornamentation uses a variety of color schemes in tile patterns inspired from the art of the Mexican Americans, and includes patterns of animal heads, skulls, bones and fossils. The main entrance has a monumental stair leading to pedimented doorways. The entry ceiling has intricate painted gold grillwork against a background of dark panels with complementary lighting fixtures.

Erected 2001 by Texas A&M University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 30° 37.066′ N, 96° 20.424′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. It can be reached from Ross Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 580 Ross Street, College Station TX 77844, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico

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state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Francis Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); History Building (about 500 feet away); Bolton Hall (about 800 feet away); Academic Building (about 800 feet away); Lawrence Sullivan Ross (approx. 0.2 miles away); K. K. Legett Hall Centennial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harvey Mitchell Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Texas AMC and WWI (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in College Station.

More about this marker. This marker is part of a series placed on the historic campus buildings to commemorate the 125th anniversary of Texas A&M University.

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Photographed by Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018

2. Chemistry Building

Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. This page has been viewed 852 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of New Albany, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.