Built in 1891, Arizona's oldest standing structure of higher education gets another facelift:
Old Main in July, 1891, and in 2012
(photos: Arizona Historical Society, Mamta Popat)
UA's oldest building to get $13 million major makeover
By Carol Ann Alaimo
Arizona Daily Star
June 07, 2012
When you're more than a century old, gravity isn't your friend. Neither are sun, wind and rain, all of which have taken a toll on a beloved icon at the University of Arizona. Old Main, the original red brick edifice at the center of campus, has sunk in spots. Its roof, footings, and some columns, porches and structural beams need replacing, all of which will cost about $13 million.
Officials hope to raise the cash through donations, said Bob Smith, who oversees design and construction for UA facilities. "This is our most treasured old building," Smith said. "We want to restore and reconstruct it as closely as possible to its original form." Once the lone structure on campus, Old Main has seen several renovations since it was built in 1891, two decades before Arizona became a state.
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