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The white stucco-finish building was built in 1920 by the first Dean of the School (later College) of Mines, Steven H. Worrell and his wife, Kathleen, who suggested the Bhutanese architectural style for campus. When they left El Paso in 1923, they deeded their home to the college.

The building then became the home of Worrell’s successor as dean, John W. “Cap” Kidd, and his wife until his death in 1941. It continued to serve as a home for administrators until 1960, when it became the Special Projects Center and was used for a variety of functions including offices of the Schellenger Research Laboratories, the Upward Bound Program, and even ballet classes.

In 1994 UTEP President Diana Natalicio designated the building as the “Heritage House” during a dedication ceremony on December 14, 1994. From this point, the building has publicly showcased the collection of the memorabilia assembled by the Heritage Commission since its official creation in 1980.