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31.Old library exterior photos: view looking south, Capitol in distance

Primary Title:
Old library exterior photos: view looking south, Capitol in distance
Description:
Old Library (Battle Hall), University of Texas. View of north entrance, showing site, landscape elements, sidewalks, people, and the Texas State Capitol in the background.
Creator/Contributor:
not attributed (photographer)

32.Preliminary block plan, University of Texas at Austin

Primary Title:
Preliminary block plan, University of Texas at Austin
Description:
Preliminary block plan showing the UT campus, bounded by 21st Street to the south, Guadalupe Street to the west, 24th Street to the north, and Lampasas Street to the east. Existing buildings include Administration (Main), Women's building, Chemical building, Engineering building, Shops and Power, Brackenridge Hall, Law School building. Areas designated for Fine Arts, Classical Studies, and Sciences.
Creator/Contributor:
Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934 (architect)| Loring, Charles G. (Charles Greely), 1881-1966 (associated architect)| Phillips (delineator)
Date Created/Date Issued:
1914-08-15

33.First floor hallway looking north with original barrel vaults

Primary Title:
First floor hallway looking north with original barrel vaults
Description:
Library building, University of Texas, Austin, Texas. Photograph of first floor hallway looking north, showing original barrel vaults.
Creator/Contributor:
unidentified (photographer)| Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934 (architect)

34.Cornerstone ceremony, Nov. 2nd, 1910, Library, Austin

Primary Title:
Cornerstone ceremony, Nov. 2nd, 1910, Library, Austin
Description:
Photograph of the cornerstone ceremony for the library building at the University of Texas at Austin, Nov. 2nd, 1910, Library, Austin.
Creator/Contributor:
Jordan (photographer)
Date Created/Date Issued:
1910-11-02

35.Proposed Library Building rendering

Primary Title:
Proposed Library Building rendering
Description:
Study for the Library Building, main elevation. A larger and more ornate building than the final version. Notable features include an elaborate portal, wrought iron balcony railing, pilasters between the arches, and a frieze with metopes, inscriptions and medallions.
Creator/Contributor:
Loring, Charles G. (Charles Greely), 1881-1966 (delineator)

36.Old Library (Battle Hall): students in Reading Room

Primary Title:
Old Library (Battle Hall): students in Reading Room
Description:
Photograph of the reading room in the Old Library, showing people studying at tables and desks. Students in Reading Room photos.
Creator/Contributor:
not attributed (photographer)
Date Created/Date Issued:
1923-12-01

37.Library staircase details

Primary Title:
Library staircase details
Description:
University of Texas Library, main staircase railing details.
Creator/Contributor:
Office of Cass Gilbert (architect)

38.Proposed Library Building rendering with terrace

Primary Title:
Proposed Library Building rendering with terrace
Description:
Study for main elevation. Proposed Library Building, elevation showing a terrace and people. Proportions and dimensions of the final design but includes pilasters between the arches and a much simpler treatment of brackets supporting the eaves.
Creator/Contributor:
Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934 (architect)

39.Old Library construction photos (special #32)

Primary Title:
Old Library construction photos (special #32)
Description:
Old Library (Battle Hall) under construction, reading room from above
Creator/Contributor:
not attributed (photographer)| Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934 (architect)| James Stewart & Co. (contractor)
Date Created/Date Issued:
1911-03-09

40.Old Library construction photos: Special #50, with scaffolding

Primary Title:
Old Library construction photos: Special #50, with scaffolding
Description:
Old Library (Battle Hall) under construction, view of north and east façades, showing scaffolding
Creator/Contributor:
not attributed (photographer)| Gilbert, Cass, 1859-1934 (architect)| James Stewart & Co. (contractor)
Date Created/Date Issued:
1911-05-08