Amarillo in Potter County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Russell Hall
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
1. Russell Hall Marker
The administration building and the gymnasium were the first two permanent structures built for Amarillo College. Originally known as Badger Gymnasium for the school's athletic teams, this facility was renamed to honor Dr. Natalie Russell, who fostered Women's physical education at the college. Architect Guy Carlander designed the building, erected in 1937-39 with Public Works Administration funding. The steel and brick gymnasium includes a two-story central space surrounded by a one-story outer wing. Geometric Art Deco style elements such as chevrons and parallel bands accent the brick and cast stone exterior. Above the entry doors, the words "honor" and "valor" are inscribed in large rounded block letters.
Marker is property of the State of Texas
Erected 2008 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 15442.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Landmarks • Sports • Women. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.
Location. 35° 11.258′ N, 101° 50.875′ W. Marker is in Amarillo, Texas
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Regionally, this marker is on the Texas Panhandle. It is also on the American Great Plains, specifically on the Southern Plains, and specifically on the High Plains. 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 Comancherνa, the Dust Bowl, 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: Ordway Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mary (Masterson) and John Fain House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward L. and Margaret Seewald Roberts House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Clarence and Lorraine Eakle House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Melissa Dora Oliver-Eakle (approx. half a mile away); Eakle-Archer House (approx. half a mile away); Amarillo Globe Dream House (approx. half a mile away); Alice Victoria Ghormley Curtis House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amarillo.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Terry and Georgie Sneed Thompson House (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
2. Russell Hall Marker
Photographed by Bill Kirchner, November 18, 2015
3. Russell Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 723 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 14, 2015, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
