Edward Albert Palmer Memorial Chapel and Autry House, Houston

The Edward Albert Palmer Memorial Chapel and Autry House is a historically significant building complex located on the campus of Rice University in Houston. The Autry House was originally built in 1921 by the Episcopal Church as a community center for the university, replacing a temporary community center built in 1919. The building was designed by architects Cram & Ferguson and William Ward Watkin.

Due to the lack of public gathering areas at Rice University before the opening of the Fondren Library in 1949, the Autry House became the university's de facto community center for several decades. Its cafeteria, which served cheap food, was a popular gathering spot for students and staff.

In 1927, a student chapel was built next to the Autry House. It quickly grew into a full-fledged church, the Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, in 1929. The church and the Autry House were connected by a bridge building in 2001, and the church took over the operation and maintenance of the house.

Over the years, the Autry House has undergone several renovations and additions. In the 1970s, it added an art gallery that showcased the work of student artists. In the 1980s, the house was opened to a number of community groups, including the Houston Youth Chorus and the American Cancer Society.

The Autry House was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 as part of the "Edward Albert Palmer Memorial Chapel and Autry House" listing. The listing also included work designed by architects Ralph Adams Cram, John Fanz Staub, and Pompeo Coppini.