University of the Incarnate Word Administration Building
historic place
The University of the Incarnate Word Administration Building, a historic place in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, saw its cornerstone laid on December 3, 1921. Completed in 1922, the building was designed by Frederick B. Gaenslen in the Italian Renaissance style. It served as the central point of the campus, initially housing the Incarnate Word Academy and College, with classrooms, administrative offices, and a dining facility. The building is also known as the Sister Columkille Administration Building, named for Mother Columkille Colbert, the college's first president. Upon its opening, it was recognized as the greatest Catholic educational enterprise in Texas. Today, this building remains central to the University of the Incarnate Word, continuing to serve faculty, staff, and students. Its enduring role underscores its historical importance to education in San Antonio.