Burleson Bells -- The University of Texas, Austin TX
N 30° 17.138 W 097° 43.892
14R E 621994 N 3351117
The Burleson Bells are one of a few remnants of the beloved Old Main Building on the campus of the University of Texas (a stained glass window in the Provost's Office is another)
Waymark Code: WMTMB5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/10/2016
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The lovely Victorian Gothic Old Main Building was razed in 1932 to make way for Paul Cret's elegant campus master plan and Main Building, with the landmark UT Tower.
The Burleson Bells, which formed the carillon in Old Main, were saved and stored until 1984, when they were placed on display in this modern sculpture outside of the Bass Concert Hall.
From the ArounAustin.com: (
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"UT Tower Celebrates it’s 77th Anniversary
Posted on February 27, 2014 by admin
One of the buildings that has defined the Austin skyline, the University of Texas main building (the Tower) is turning 77 this year. The 307-foot tall UT Austin Tower, designed by Paul Cret of Philadelphia, was completed in 1937. The tower replaced the beloved old Victorian Gothic Main Building. The old main building was razed in 1934 despite the objections of many students and staff. All that remains of the Old Main Building are its old carillon bells (called the “Burleson Bells”, which are now exhibited outside Bass Concert Hall."