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| 1964 |
Constructed as Faith Lutheran Chapel |
| 19xx |
Used as Lutheran Student Center |
| 1984 |
Purchased by SHSU for use as Recital Hall |
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Namesake:
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Architect:
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Contractor(s):
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Faith Lutheran Chapel was the original owner of the ground at the intersection of Seventeenth Street and Avenue J. They built the first building on this property, which was initially just a residence remodeled by members of its congregation.
A second building was dedicated in 1964; it later would be used as the Lutheran Student Center.
In 1984 the university purchased the grounds to use as the Department of Music's Recital Hall, replacing the recital area lost in the Old Main fire. Long-used as both a performance stage as well as a classroom (including Dr. Harley Rex’s “History of Jazz, Pop, and Rock & Roll”), once the new Performing Arts Center was constructed the former church became redundant and was demolished over the 2010 Christmas holiday.
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An aerial photograph from the 1950s, before the church was built. |
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The 6,511 square-foot Recital Hall toward the end of its usefulness. I always liked the kitschy palm tree out front. |
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Yes, the rarely seen rear entrance, somewhat limited since the construction of the parking garage. |
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The southern entrance to the building, flanked by two stained-glass windows. |
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A close-up of the stained-glass along the entrance to the southern wing. |
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A view of the refurbished site from Seventeenth Street. |
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An overhead view of where the Recital Hall once stood. |
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