President's House
Commerce, Hunt County, Texas
Marker Inscription
Designed by Greenville architects George Lindsey and Roy Kilmer in 1927, the President's House was built on land purchased from Daniel and Annie Bachman. The house exhibits an understated adaptation of Georgian revival style elements in its dark red brick and white trim with simple classical details. After the construction of a new president's house in 1968, the house served as offices. In 1995, the home was renamed "Heritage House" and restored to its 1930s appearance for use as a heritage center. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1997
Erected by Texas Historical Commission
The Story
Designed by Greenville architects George Lindsey and Roy Kilmer in 1927, the President's House was built on land bought from Daniel and Annie Bachman to serve as the home of the college's president. Its dark red brick, white trim, and restrained classical details give it an understated Georgian Revival character. After a new president's house was built in 1968 the building became offices, and in 1995 it was renamed "Heritage House" and restored to its 1930s appearance as a heritage center.
Why it matters
The house reflects the growth of a Texas teachers' college into a university, and the Georgian-Revival dignity that campuses of the era sought for their leaders' homes.
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Related people
- · George Lindsey
- · Roy Kilmer
- · Daniel Bachman
- · Annie Bachman
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