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Pyramid sky-lights of the University Center
Pyramid sky-lights of the University Center
TitlePyramid sky-lights of the University Center
CreatorPierce & Pierce [architect];
DescriptionPyramid shaped sky-lights atop the University Center. The University Center houses the Dean of Students Office and many student services. The UC also houses a variety of dining establishments as well as the University Bookstore. The University Center's groundbreaking ceremony was on February 10, 1965, and the building was dedicated and occupied on April 11, 1967. The architects were Pierce & Pierce.
Date1967-2000
Genreblack-and-white photographs;
Subject (Name)University of Houston
Subject.Topical (SAA)student unions
Subject.Topical (AAT)skylights
pyramids (geometric figures)
Subject.Topical (TGM)Educational facilities
Subject (Geographic)University Center
Houston, Texas
Original CollectionUH Photographs Collection, 1948-2000 http://archon.lib.uh.edu/index.php?p=collections/controlcard&id=58
RepositorySpecial Collections, University of Houston Libraries
Original Item LocationID 1969-037, Box 24, Folder 6
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File nameuhp0256-cc.tif
Digital Collectionreformatted digital