College Station in Brazos County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Williams Administration Building
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018
1. Williams Administration Building Marker
The Williams Building (1932) was designed by architect S. C. P. Vosper in a classical revival
style as the headquarters for the Texas A&M System. The building faced the new state highway symbolizing the shift from train to automobile travel. The grand approach created New Main, and mirrored the older campus plan. The eastern facade is notable for the fourteen freestanding modified ionic columns, with portraits of cadets and a young woman. The 53 foot high second floor lobby has a rich interior treatment including a dramatic lighting fixture, and terrazzo floor map with major historical sites of Texas. Named in 1997 for the university's seventeenth president, Dr. Jack K. Williams.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 1932.
Location. 30° 37.12′ N, 96° 20.197′ W. Marker is in College Station, Texas, in Brazos County. Marker can be reached from Bizzell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 Bizzell Street, College Station TX 77840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. History Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Francis Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chemistry Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Academic Building (approx.
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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.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018
2. Williams Administration Building (West View)
Marker is located to the left of the stairway.
Photographed By Brian Anderson, July 1, 2018
3. Williams Administration Building (East View)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 321 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2018, by Brian Anderson of Humble, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
