Details for Roy and Lillie Cullen Building

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5507017821

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Marker Number 17821
Atlas Number 5507017821
Marker Title Roy and Lillie Cullen Building
Index Entry Cullen, Roy and Lillie, Building
Address One Baylor Plaza
City Houston
County Harris
UTM Zone 15
UTM Easting 268179
UTM Northing 3289125
Subject Codes Institutional buildings, Modern Deco, Hospitals, Women
Marker Year 2014
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark Yes
Marker Location One Baylor Plaza
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size 16" x 12" plaque W/O post
Marker Text The Baylor University College of Medicine moved to Houston in 1943 from Dallas to launch the proposed Texas Medical Center. The building to house Baylor’s medical school was named after Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen who moved to Houston in 1911 and made their fortune in oil. The Cullen Foundation’s first check was written in 1947 to fund the new medical building. Architects Hedrick and Lindsley designed the building with modern deco elements and Texas cream limestone. A portico was added in 1982 to enhance the main entrance. The Cullen Building remains at the heart of the Texas Medical Center. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark – 2014