Tower shines orange tonight
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the university’s Tower will shine orange with “75” in the windows on the evening of Monday, Feb. 27.
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 observation deck is above the 27th floor.
Read more about the university’s iconic Tower in two feature stories: How to Build a Tower and A Towering Mystery Solved.
And join in the anniversary celebration on Monday, Feb. 27.
Celebrate the Tower’s 75th Anniversary Monday, Feb. 27
- 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m.
- 10 a.m. 4 p.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Texas Exes UT Heritage Society
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