Hugh Roy and Lillie Cullen Building

The three-story limestone structure features round-headed arches, rusticated stonework, and a prominent tower extending from its southwest corner.

Constructed in 1900 under the supervision of architect Robert Stewart Hyer, the building became a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1962 and joined the National Register in 1975.

The Cullen Building serves as the central administration facility of Southwestern University, housing executive offices, classrooms, and administrative departments.

Visitors can observe the white limestone exterior with its symmetrical arches on the south facade and access multiple floors through modernized elevators.

Graduating seniors participate in a tradition where they write their names on the walls inside the Cullen Tower during commencement celebrations.

Location: Georgetown

Inception: 1900

Architects: Robert Stewart Hyer

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture, Romanesque Revival architecture

Part of: Southwestern University

Address: University Avenue

GPS coordinates: 30.63333,-97.66694

Latest update: March 10, 2025 01:24