Details for Old Red, Ashbel Smith Building
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5167007539
Data
| Marker Number | 7539 |
| Atlas Number | 5167007539 |
| Marker Title | Old Red, Ashbel Smith Building |
| Index Entry | Old Red, Ashbel Smith Building |
| Address | 916 Strand |
| City | Galveston |
| County | Galveston |
| UTM Zone | 15 |
| UTM Easting | 327146 |
| UTM Northing | 3243709 |
| Subject Codes | educational topics |
| Marker Year | 1969 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
| Marker Location | |
| Private Property | No |
| Marker Condition | In Situ |
| Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text | First, and originally the only, building of University of Texas Medical Branch. Master architect Nicholas J. Clayton designed the massive Romanesque structure. It was dedicated October 5, 1891. Although rooms were almost devoid of equipment, the school boasted a young, vigorous staff. Enrollment in 1891 was 23. The building was named in 1949 for Ashbel Smith (1805-86), pioneer surgeon, diplomat, and "Father of the University of Texas." Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1969 |