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University of Texas Tower
2400 Inner Campus Drive
Austin TX United States
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| Status: | built | | Construction Dates | | Began | 1936 | | Finished | 1937 | | Floor Count | 29 |
|  | | Building Uses | | - education | | - library | | - university | | Structural Types | | - highrise | | Architectural Style | | - art deco | | Materials | | - limestone |
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| | Heights | | Value | | Source / Comments | | | | Roof | | 307 ft | | University of Texas, Daily Texan, Austin American-Statesman | | | | | | | | Outdoor observation deck | | 231 ft | | University of Texas, Daily Texan | | | | | |
Description
Location:
Borough: Central Austin
Neighborhood: University of Texas Main Campus
Development Zone: University of Texas
Design Architect: Paul Philippe Cret
Architect: R.L. White
General Contractor: W.S. Bellows Construction Corp.
- In 1966 a college student at UT shot from the observation deck and killed 13 people, hitting 30 others. The deck was closed in the early 70's because of 2 attempted sucides from the deck, and the dark history of it. In 1999 the deck was reopened with guard rails in place and guided tours.
- The 4 clocks above the 29th floor measure 12 feet in diameter.
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