In honor of its 75th anniversary, the Tower at The University of Texas at Austin will shine orange with "75??? in the windows the evening of Monday, Feb. 27.
The university's Tower is the most outstanding feature of the Main Building, designed by Paul Cret and completed in 1937. The Tower rises 307 feet, and an ob??servation deck is above the 27th floor.
5:30 p.m. A Main Building Historical Tour
Explore the history, architecture and symbolism of the Main Building and Tower.
Tour lasts about one hour. Meet in front of the Main Building. Tour does not include the Tower observation deck. Contact Jim Nicar for more information.