Hyer Hall, Dallas, Texas
historic place
Hyer Hall, a historic place in Dallas, Texas, was erected in 1927. This building, designed in the Georgian Revival architectural style, stands on the campus of Southern Methodist University. It was named in honor of Robert Stewart Hyer, the university's first president. Hyer Hall was originally constructed to house the science departments, including Physics, Biology, and Geology, which helped to alleviate crowded conditions in Dallas Hall. The building was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 27, 1980. Hyer Hall represents an early example of the planned architectural development of the Southern Methodist University campus.