Tower of the University of Texas
GPTKB entity
Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
building
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Paul_Cret
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Longhorns_sports_teams
University traditions |
| gptkbp:completed |
1937
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
commemorates historical events
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| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
hosts various events
|
| gptkbp:design |
inspired_by_the_Philadelphia's_City_Hall
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| gptkbp:elevation |
approximately 500 feet above sea level
|
| gptkbp:events |
lighting ceremonies
|
| gptkbp:features |
carillon
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| gptkbp:function |
bell_tower
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| gptkbp:has |
a large clock
|
| gptkbp:height |
307 feet
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tower of the University of Texas
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| gptkbp:inscription |
The_Tower_is_a_symbol_of_the_University_of_Texas.
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
classical architecture
|
| gptkbp:is |
a popular tourist attraction
|
| gptkbp:is_a |
historical landmark
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
gptkb:University_of_Texas_System
the 1930s Art_Deco_style Paul_Cret_and_his_firm |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
films and media
|
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
the_University_of_Texas_alumni
|
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
its iconic silhouette
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| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:University_of_Texas_at_Austin_campus
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
University_of_Texas_campus
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
a_symbol_of_higher_education_in_Texas
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
public events
graduation ceremonies |
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:Austin,_Texas
designated historic landmark |
| gptkbp:lighting |
burnt orange
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:University_of_Texas_at_Austin
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| gptkbp:material |
limestone
|
| gptkbp:notable_feature |
clock faces
|
| gptkbp:photography |
students and visitors
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| gptkbp:platforms |
offers_views_of_Austin
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| gptkbp:rank |
tallest_building_in_Austin
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| gptkbp:renovated |
2010
the 21st century |
| gptkbp:represents |
Texas_pride
|
| gptkbp:significance |
symbol_of_the_University_of_Texas
|
| gptkbp:style |
gptkb:Beaux-Arts
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
Main_Mall
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
academic excellence
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| gptkbp:visitedBy |
thousands of tourists annually
|
| gptkbp:visitors |
open to public
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