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UT Austin finishes interior work at Battle Hall; building under consideration for state antiquities landmark designation
Summary
University of Texas preservation planner reported extensive exterior restoration completed and ongoing interior rehabilitation at Battle Hall, including mechanical upgrades, a new passenger elevator and restored reading room; the university supports State Antiquities Landmark consideration.
Kim Barker, preservation planner for the University of Texas at Austin, presented an update on Battle Hall, which the university has nominated for state antiquities landmark (SAL) designation and for which it obtained permits to proceed with interior rehabilitation.
Barker said Battle Hall (completed 1911, Cass Gilbert design) was the universitys first purpose-built library; recent exterior restoration work and a mechanical system replacement are…
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