The Council of Independent Colleges: Historic Campus Architecture Project

University Mall

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University Mall (view to the west), LeTourneau University

University Mall (view to the east), LeTourneau University

Institution Name: LeTourneau University
Original/Historic Place Name: University Mall
Location on Campus: 2100 S. Mobberly Ave.
Date(s) of Construction:

1970	original construction
1991	Belcher Tower dedication

Designer:
Type of Place: Landscape site
Style: (Glossary)
Significance: architecture, history, landscape, religion
Narrative: see below
References: see below

Function:

1970-present (2006)

outdoor space

Narrative:
The University mall catches the eye of visitors entering the campus and visually guides them toward the Belcher bell tower and the R. G. LeTourneau Memorial and Student Center. A stroll around the mall gives visitors the opportunity to read the historical markers on Harmon Army General Hospital and Texas State Historical Markers on the engineering and missionary accomplishments of R.G. LeTourneau.

References:

Durham, Kenneth R. Jr. LeTourneau University's First 50 years. Virginia Beach, VA: Donning Company, 1995.

Minutes and reports of the Strategic Planning Committee. 1969-1991. Archives, LeTourneau University, Longview, TX.