A Guide for Travelers to Texas
The home state of Former Presidents Bush and Bush (father and son) has a lot more than oil and cattle fields. For travelers who are architecture enthusiasts, here's a selection of historic buildings and innovative new construction in Texas.
Must-see Buildings in Houston, Texas:
- The Transco Tower
Philip Johnson designed this landmark skyscraper, which is now known as the Williams Tower
Must-see Buildings in Dallas, Texas:
- The MADI Museum and Gallery Building
Artist Volf Roitman created a new style using bold geometric forms
- The Dallas Theater Center (Kalita Humphreys
Theater)
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, who reportedly said, "This building will one day mark the spot where Dallas once stood."
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The John A. Gillin House
Frank Lloyd Wright's last home constructed before his death.
Must-See Buildings in San Antonio, Texas:
- The Alamo
You've heard the phrase, "Remember the Alamo." Now visit the building where the infamous battle took place.
- La Villita Historical District
An original Spanish settlement, bustling with shops and artisan studios.
- San Antonio Missions
Missions San Jose, San Juan, Espada, and Concepcion were built over the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.
- Spanish Governor's Palace
Constructed in 1749, the building was the Governor's Place when San Antonio was the capital of Texas.
Also in Texas:
You can't go inside these privately owned homes, but they merit a drive-by.
Texas Architecture in the News:
- The Texas A & M Bonfire
In November 1999, twelve students were killed and more than two dozen injured when a 4-story high pyramid of logs assembled for a pep rally bonfire collapsed at Texas A&M.
Plan Your Texas Itinerary:
For tours of historic Texas architecture, visit the
National Register of Historic Places. You'll find maps, photographs, historical information, and travel recommendations.
