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The interior of the Main Building conceals an abundance of sculptural and architectural surprises.
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Classical images adorn the Office of the President, which originally served as the rare book library. |
Ceiling decorations in Main 316 enrich the former location of the Latin American Book Collection. |
The magnificent Academic Room is only one of the rooms embellished with elegant details. |
The reading rooms are filled with an array of images and quotations. |
Light fixtures, marble floors, and ornate ceilings. Classical details are evident throughout the interior. |
The exterior of the Main Building reveals that this structure was built to be a central towering icon to the pursuit of knowledge.
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The grand stairway leads to the southern entrance of the Main Building through the seven arches of the loggia. |
The covered porch faces south with a remarkable view of the Capitol. |
The iron gates display a simplified version of The University Seal. |
Eagles, shells, and Cicero. The building is enhanced by the names of great writers, seals of major universities, and interesting details. |
The University Seal is the central emblem above the southern entrance. |
You can also take a special guided tour, Scenes from the Top, around the observation deck of the UT Tower.
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