Ezekiel W. Cullen Building

The Ezekiel W. Cullen Building is an Art Deco administrative structure on the University of Houston campus featuring symmetrical wings and decorative pilasters across its front facade. The east section houses the Cullen Performance Hall while the west wing contains the President's office and various administrative departments.

The building opened on October 31, 1950 following its announcement in March 1945 as part of the University of Houston's expansion effort. Its completion represented a major milestone in the institution's postwar growth.

Three gilded bronze portrait reliefs of the Cullen family were installed on the walls in 1952 by sculptor Mario Korbel to honor the university's major donors. These sculptures remain visible reminders of the philanthropic support that shaped the institution's development.

The building sits prominently on the University of Houston's main campus and serves as an easy landmark to locate. Performance events are held in the Performance Hall while other areas are generally accessible during normal university hours.

KUHT, the first public television station in the United States, broadcast from the building's fifth floor between 1953 and 1964. This pioneering operation made the structure a birthplace of an important chapter in American broadcasting history.

Location: Texas

Inception: October 31, 1950

Architects: Alfred C. Finn

Architectural style: Art Deco

GPS coordinates: 29.72040,-95.34370

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05