Denton in Denton County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Historical Building
Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
1. Historical Building Marker
Built in 1912-13 to serve as a library and gymnasium, this is the oldest remaining building on the North Texas campus. It became known as the Historical Building in 1925, when history professor Joseph Lyman Kingsbury (1880-1949) began a museum that was housed here until 1986. The institution's eclectic collection included published works and artifacts from around the world. Upon the museum's closing the collection was distributed to other institutions in Denton. The building also has housed academic offices, classrooms, and the college radio station.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2496.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 33° 12.815′ N, 97° 8.788′ W. Marker is in Denton, Texas, in Denton County. It can be reached from the intersection of Avenue A and West Mulberry Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Avenue A, Denton TX 76201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region and in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First University Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Masters Hall (about 800 feet away); Library Building (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Photographed by Joe Lotz, August 4, 2021
2. Historical Building and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. This page has been viewed 320 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Joe Lotz of Flower Mound, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
