Austin Hall

Orange Fury · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:20 pm Post subject: Austin Hall

Ok guys, need y'alls help with this one.

I've been going by Austin Hall a lot recently, and every time I've gone by I've noticed more and more stuff on the outside of the building that's been falling into disrepair (missing shutters, peeling paint, huge chunks missing from the pillars on the back side, etc). Because of Austin Hall's historical significance for the university and for the state, I've made my new goal in life to get Austin Hall repaired and restored.

Here's the problem.

I'm trying (unsuccessfully) to find any state funding that may be set aside for preservation of historical sites (Austin Hall has the Texas Historical Commission medallion on the back part of the building). I've been looking on the THC's website, but really haven't been able to find anything. Does anyone here know anything about any money that may be set aside for this by the state?
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Kats89 · Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 7:35 pm Post subject: Re: Austin Hall

X-BearkatPresident · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:04 am Post subject:

I know it's a big stick to use, but you could also point out what happened the last time we didn't do proper maintenance of a historic building.

An electrical fire burned down Old Main.
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Orange Fury · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:58 am Post subject:

gokats85 · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:53 pm Post subject:

X-BearkatPresident · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject:

I for one am glad the Fury is on top of this. Somebody's gotta keep people on thier toes!
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Orange Fury · Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:15 pm Post subject:

Kats89 · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:17 am Post subject:

What amazes me even more is that President Gaetner is able to obtain all this money for the university to build new buildings and dorms, but can find the money to upkeep one of the oldest buildings in Texas? Doesnt make much sense.

Copy Kat · Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 8:28 am Post subject:

Actually, the most effective thing an individual can do here is persuade the Item to get a striking picture of some of the damage and offer it to the AP state bureau (if said bureau still exists).

JJWooten · Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 3:20 pm Post subject:

So it may be broken up close, but it's still a beautiful scene.

Ray · Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject: Re: Austin Hall