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The Texas Tech University campus has been a part of numerous building booms since its
inception. One way to document these changes is through observing the
changes in TTU campus maps over the years.
1920s |
Date: |
Description |
1924 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page
found in the U 14.1 James G. Allen collection, box 6 folder 31. Dated
the late 1950s?
Notes of Interest: The buildings shown are the Dairy Barn, the
Livestock Pavilion, Administration, the Cafeteria, the President's Home,
Home Economics, Textile Engineering, and the Power Plant. |
1924 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: "Planning
Texas Technological College" Report (mislabeled as 1956?), p. 4
Notes of Interest: Shows the original 8 buildings - Dairy Barn, the
Livestock Pavilion, Administration, the Cafeteria, the President's Home,
Home Economics, Textile Engineering, and the Power Plant - and their
total cost and square footage. |
1925-1930 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: "Planning
Texas Technological College" Report (mislabeled as 1956?), p. 5
Notes of Interest: Shows all the campus buildings, their total cost
and square footage, and the student enrollment figures for each of these
years. |
1930s |
Date: |
Description |
1930 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: History of Campus Development
1930, Texas Tech University, loose page found in the Texas
Tech Campus Plans reference file. This was part of a
formerly bound report.
Notes of Interest: The buildings highlighted in red are the
ones that existed in the 1930s: Dairy Barn, Agriculture
Pavilion, Speech, Child Development, Home Economics,
Administration Building, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering,
Industrial - Textile Engineering, Men's Gym, and the Steam
Plant. |
1932 [JPG] |
Source/Citation of the Map: From the May
1932 Texas Tech Bulletin
Notes of Interest: The buildings/structures
shown the Athletic Field, Gymnasium,
Baseball Field, Mechanical Engineering
Shops, Heating Plant, Textile Engineering,
Engineering, Chemistry, Greenhouse,
Administration, Home Economics, Bookstore,
Home Management, Cafeteria, Stock Judging
Pavilion, Agricultural class rooms, Dairy
Barns, and the President's Home. |
1936 [JPG] |
Source/Citation of the Map: P. 124 of the
Texas Tech Students' Handbook, 1937-1937
Notes of Interest: The buildings/structures shown are the
Athletic Field, Gymnasium, Baseball Field,
Mechanical Engineering Shops, Heating Plant,
Textile Engineering, Engineering, Men's
Residence Hall, Chemistry, Greenhouse,
Administration, Home Economics, Band Office,
Home Management, Women's Residence Hall
[later renamed Doak Hall], Book Store, Farm
Shop, Stock Judging Pavilion, Agriculture,
Dairy Barns, and the President's Home. |
1930-1940 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: "Planning
Texas Technological College" Report (mislabeled as 1956?), p. 6
Notes of Interest: Shows all the campus buildings, their total cost
and square footage, and the student enrollment figures for each of these
years. |
1940s |
Date: |
Description |
1940 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: History of
Campus Development 1940, Texas Tech
University, loose page found in the Texas
Tech Campus Plans reference file. This was
part of a formerly bound report.
Notes of Interest: Buildings added since
the 1930 map include Drane Hall, Doak Hall,
Math, West Hall, Sneed Hall, and the Old
Steam Plant has been expanded. |
1941 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Page 12 of the
June 1941 issue of Texas Tech Magazine.
Notes of Interest: Includes the baseball
field, the band office, bookstore, farm
shop, and Dairy Barns. |
1941 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose
page found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans reference file.
Notes of Interest: Men's Dorm #1 is West Hall and Men's
Dorm #2 is Sneed Hall. Women's Dorm #1 is Doak Hall and Women's Dorm
#2 is Drane Hall. |
1940-1950 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: "Planning
Texas Technological College" Report (mislabeled as 1956?), p. 7
Notes of Interest: Shows all the campus buildings, their total cost
and square footage, and the student enrollment figures for each of these
years. |
1950s |
Date: |
Description |
1950 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: History of
Campus Development 1950, Texas Tech
University, loose page found in the Texas
Tech Campus Plans reference file. This was
part of a formerly bound report.
Notes of Interest: Buildings added since
the 1940 map include: Housing Office,
Horn/Knapp Hall, Ex-Students Association,
Bookstore, Agricultural Sciences, Food
Technology, a wing of Agricultural
Engineering, Journalism, the southwest wing
of Holden Hall, Gorden/Bledsoe Halls, a
section of Petroleum Engineering, a
reduction in the Old Steam Plant, Research,
and the west and east stands of the football
stadium. |
1954 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page
found in the U 371.1 Margaret Harden Mercer
collection, box 1 folder 8.
Notes of Interest: Includes the Home
Management House, Casa Linda, and the
Nursery buildings. |
1955-1956
[html] |
Source/Citation of the Map: The First
Thirty Years, p. 361.
Notes of Interest: Building names and dates
of construction were added to compliment the
colored map. |
1955-1956
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose handout
found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans
reference file.
Notes of Interest: Larger, more detailed
version of the 1955-1956 map above. |
1950-1956 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: "Planning
Texas Technological College" Report (mislabeled as 1956?), p. 8
Notes of Interest: Shows all the campus buildings, their total cost
and square footage, and the student enrollment figures for each of these
years. |
undated [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map:
Loose page found in the U 14.1 James G. Allen collection, box 6
folder 31. Dated the late 1950s?
Notes of Interest: The infirmary, located east of the
Bookstore, dates to the late 1950s, and the Mass Communications
building has yet to be built. The map shows many of the
temporary buildings that were scattered around campus. |
1956-1958 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: "Planning
Texas Technological College" Report (mislabeled as 1956?), p. 9
Notes of Interest: Shows all the campus buildings, their total cost
and square footage, and the student enrollment figures for each of these
years. |
1960s |
Date: |
Description |
1960 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: History of
Campus Development 1960, Texas Tech University, loose page found in the
Texas Tech Campus Plans reference file. This was part of a formerly
bound report.
Notes of Interest: Buildings added since the 1950 map include:
sections of the Student Union, the wings of the Administration Building,
Weeks Hall, Animal Sciences, Meat Lab, the rest of Agricultural
Engineering, Science, Carpenter/Wells Hall, Gaston Hall, Student Heath
Center, additional sections of Home Economics, Civil Engineering, a wing
of Industrial - Textile Engineering, a section of Petroleum Engineering,
expansion of the Old Steam Plant, and the Natatorum and Physical
Education. |
August 1960 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page found in the S 499.1
Clifford Bartlett Jones collection, box 26 folder 10.
Notes of Interest: The buildings shown under construction include a new women's gym, a west end addition to
the Tech Union, the Plant Sciences Building (now Goddard), a Meats Lab, a northern extension to the
West Engineering Building, the new Mechanical Engineering Building, and addition of Tech Press in the
existing Physical Plant Building. |
Early 1960s [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page found in the U 14.1 James G.
Allen collection, box 6 folder 31. The Women's Dorm is cited as Fall
'63.
Notes of Interest: The new buildings shown include a new women's dorm (which is now the
Wall/Gates complex), the Library, Student Union extension, the Reactor, Physical Science,
and Classroom & Offices. |
1961
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page
found in the U 14.1 James G. Allen
collection, box 6 folder 31.
Notes of Interest: The map shows the
locations for the new library (which is
where it is located today), the new women's
dorm (which is now the Wall/Gates complex),
and part of the south extension of the
Student Union. |
undated [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page
found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans
reference file. On the backside of the page
is information about the campus bookstore.
Perhaps dated the 1960s?
Notes of Interest: The Rec Hall, Campus
Club, Music, and Student Union buildings are
not connected at this time; the College
Farms are west and north of campus where
KTXT and the commuter lots now reside; the
Coliseum Auditorium and Practice Field are
shown as "projected"; and the ROTC
headquarters is in temporary buildings;
Naval Armory is not yet in its final
location on 4th Street; and "College Avenue"
has not yet been renamed "University
Avenue." Also shown are Casa Linda, the
President's Home, and the Infirmary. |
undated [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page
found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans
reference file.
Notes of Interest: Buildings include the
Coliseum Auditorium, the Saddle Tramps
Circle, Infirmary, Plant Science, and Tech
Press. |
1962-1963
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Tech Tips,
1962-1963, p. 64 |
1963-1964 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose handout
found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans
reference file.
Notes of Interest: Buildings under
construction include a men's and women's
dorm, Psychology and Speech Theatre. |
1964-1965
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Tech Tips,
1963-1964, p. 64
Notes of Interest: The Greenhouse behind
the Library, the Vet Science Building, and
the Home Management Building on the south
side of Horn-Knapp Halls. |
1966-1967 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page
found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans
reference file.
Notes of Interest: The detailed map includes the Dorm Laundry, the
Maternity Barn, the Milking Parlor, Infirmary, and Saddle Tramps Circle. |
1967-1968 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Found in the
Texas Tech Campus Plans reference file.
Notes of Interest: Buildings include an
Agronomy building and residence, along with
dorm and museum storage, located north of
Indiana Avenue. Also included is the Herd
Attendant's House, the Old Gym, the Men's
Gym, and the Saddle Tramps Circle. |
1968 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Fall semester,
1968, Schedule of Classes bulletin.
Notes of Interest: Buildings include an
Agronomy building and residence, along with
dorm and museum storage, located north of
Indiana Avenue. Also included is the Herd
Attendant's House, the Old Gym, the Men's
Gym, and the Saddle Tramps Circle. |
1970s |
Year: |
Description |
1970 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: History of
Campus Development 1970, Texas Tech
University, loose page found in the Texas
Tech Campus Plans reference file. This was
part of a formerly bound report.
Notes of Interest: Buildings added since
the 1960 map include: Women's Gym, a new
section of the Student Union, Bookstore,
Mechanical Engineering, the Athletic Offices
and the oval of Jones Stadium, Traffic
Security, another section of Industrial -
Textile Engineering, Engineering Center and
Computer, Chemical Engineering, English,
Biology, new Library, Psychology, Speech and
Hearing Clinic, Theatre, Foreign Languages,
Gates/Wall Halls, Clement/Hulen Halls,
Business Administration, Stangel/Murdough
Halls, Museum, Natural Science Research Lab,
Horticulture, Physical Plant, Central
Warehouse, Central Food Facilities, Central
Heating and Cooling Plant, KTXT Station,
School of Law, Complex Dining Facilities,
Chitwood/Weymouth Halls, and Coleman Hall. |
Spring 1970 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Back side of a
visitor's parking pass, Spring 1970. Found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans reference file.
Notes of Interest: This detailed map shows the numbering of all the temporary buildings
on campus, as well as the Dairy Facilities and Beef Cattle Feed lot and the entry guard stations. |
1971-1972 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Catalog of the Graduate School, 1971-1972.
Notes of Interest: Very detailed map includes the Museum-Planetarium and the completed Architecture
and Art buildings. |
1972
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Center pages of
the Intramurals for Men brochure, 1972-1973.
Notes of Interest: This detailed map shows
all the building located on the north side
of campus between University Avenue and
Flint Avenue in addition to all the
intramural playing fields located on this
side of campus. |
undated [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose brochure
found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans
reference file. Perhaps dated the 1970s?
Notes of Interest: The Architecture and Art
Buildings are completed. Also shown is the
Her Attendant's House; the Farm shops;
KTXT-FM housed in the Speech Building; and
the School of Medicine temporarily being
housed in Drane Hall. |
1975 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Back side of
Wiggins Housing and Dining Center brochure.
Notes of Interest: This detailed map shows
the numbering of all the temporary buildings
on campus, as well as the English Building
and an addition to the Electrical
Engineering Building. |
Summer 1977 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map:
Center 2 pages of the Employee Handbook for TTUHSC.
Notes of Interest: This detailed map shows the location of a
free standing credit union and the new Medical School building. |
1978-1979 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map:
Recruiting Information 1978-1979, Texas Tech University.
Three fold brochure found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans
reference file.
Notes of Interest: Campus map with very detailed labels of
the structures and sites around the Tech campus. |
1980s |
Year: |
Description |
1980 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: History of
Campus Development 1980, Texas Tech
University, loose page found in the Texas
Tech Campus Plans reference file. This was
part of a formerly bound report.
Notes of Interest: Buildings added since
the 1970 map include: additions to Jones
Stadium, Garage, Handball court, addition to
Industrial - Textile Engineering, Hazardous
Chemical Storage, extension wing to
Electrical Engineering, Mass Communications,
a wing to Science, additional wings to
Chemistry, the remainder of Holden Hall,
addition to Civil Engineering, additions to
Home Economics, connection of the Student
Union and Music buildings, additional wing
to the Library, Range and Wildlife
Management, Dressing Rooms of the Track,
Art, Architecture, Athletic Dining Hall,
Recreation Center, Swimming Pool, Traffic
and Parking Counselor, expansion of Central
Heating and Cooling Plant, Greenhouse,
Agriculture, Ranching Heritage Center,
Cotton Gin, Power Plant, Cooling Towers, and
two separate Health Sciences Center
buildings. |
1980s
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Campus Guide,
dated between 1981-1988 since Dr. Cavazos is
president.
Notes of Interest: Very detailed map that includes the Tech Farms and Livestock Arena,
the tow yard, the SWC Circle and nearby
Natatorium and Gym, the Meats Lab, and
McClellan Memorial Infirmary. |
1989-1990 [PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Bulletin of Texas Tech University
Graduate Catalog, 19867-1987.
Notes of Interest: Detailed map includes additional buildings around the Health Sciences Center, the
Engineering Research Building, and an addition to the KTXT-TV facility.
|
1990s |
Year: |
Description |
1992
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page
found in the Campus Maps reference file.
Notes of Interest: The detailed map
includes the Ronald McDonald House, the
Softball Fields, and the Preschool Lab. |
1996
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose page
found in a SWC building file.
Notes of Interest: The detailed map
includes the Southwest Conference Circle,
the Arts and Sciences Garden, the
Seismological Observatory, the Child
Development Research Center, and the Women's
Gymnasium. |
2000s |
Year: |
Description |
2000
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: loose campus
parking map found among some old TTU 2000
memos.
Notes of Interest: The map shows the USDA
Plant Stress and Water Conservation Lab
under construction as well as several other
construction sites around campus. |
undated
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Loose brochure
found in the Texas Tech Campus Plans
reference file. Dated sometime between
2000-2009.
Notes of Interest: The new Texas Tech
Federal Credit Union Building, the McInturff
Conference Center, and the new Parking
Garage under construction. |
2012
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Insert on pages
108-109 in The Word publication.
Notes of Interest: The map shows all the
bus routes in addition to the campus
buildings and parking lots. |
2014
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Hospitality
Services brochure.
Notes of Interest: Aside from denoting all
the campus dining options, the map depicts
Tech's extensive athletic and recreational
facilities, the recently completed Petroleum
Engineering Building, and notes the
in-progress Upperclass and Graduate Halls
under construction. |
2018
[PDF] |
Source/Citation of the Map: Hospitality
Services tri-fold brochure.
Notes of Interest: Includes West Village
(the Upperclass and Graduate Halls), Hance
Chapel and the new Rawls College of Business
building. The names of the buildings are
larger and easier to read. |
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