Temporary Administration Building

 on the old campus (1929)

Chemistry Building or "Chem Shack"

 (1929 - 1946)

This Homecoming 1938 photo shows the Chemistry Building. Photo courtesy of ACU Creative Services.

Construction

This one-story wood frame building was originally erected on the old campus immediately after the original Administration Building had been destroyed by a fire.

After the early morning fire of January 28, 1929, the Board of Trustees moved that very day to approve the construction of a temporary wood frame building to house the classrooms administrative offices.  The building was quickly completed by W. N. Hollis and cost $506.54 to

build.  This building was moved to the new campus at cost of $250.  The movers, J. R. Horn and I. J. Lane, had to cut the building in three pieces to move it from old campus to the new campus.  Another $2,185.74 was spent to remodel and furnish the building as a chemistry laboratory.

Floor Plan

This building housed the Chemistry classes:

• Two laboratories
• Two offices
• Two supply rooms
• Balance room.

Floor Plan

This floor plan is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. To view it, you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer.  This floor plan was created using photographs and physical examination of the building, the original architectural drawings do not exist.  If you can help improve it, visit the How You Can Help page.