Ashbel Smith Building #2 "Old Red" by clbsmiley
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I really like this building, so here is a second post with some info.
ASHBEL SMITH BUILDING, "OLD RED"
Completed in 1891, the Ashbel Smith Building housed the entire medical school when it first opened. It is named for a prominent Texas physician and statesman who played a major role in the establishment of both the University of Texas in Austin and the Medical Department in Galveston. Smith also served as the
first chairman of the Board of Regents. Recognized for its ornate, Romanesque style, the building is known informally today as “Old Red” because of its ruddy exterior of red pressed brick from south Harris County’s Cedar Bayou area, red Texas granite columns, and sandstone capitals and ornamentation.
Designed by renowned architect Nicholas Clayton, the impressive structure is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a registered Texas historic landmark. The building was extensively damaged by Hurricane Ike but was restored to its former grandeur.
Info from UTMB webpage
Thanks for all concern and prayers for Bill.
He felt fair yesterday.
Comments (19)
zaigodou
Beauty!!!!!!!
farmerC
Shining shot.
fallen21
Awesome capture!
durleybeachbum
It is a marvellous sight!
magnus073
It really is a lovely building Cheryl, and this is a marvelous capture of it
flavia49
nice capture
rayag
Excellent !!!!!!!!
Faemike55
Very beautiful and cool building Great capture
greyone
Very beautiful building and great capture of it
UteBigSmile
This building is realy looking like an old Castle (just cleaner)!
jendellas
It is an amazing building, can see why you like it!!!
Glendaw
Oh what a gorgeous old building. Awesome structure,looks like a castle. Wonderful shot and shared information Cheryl. Thoughts and prayers are with you and Bill.
MagikUnicorn
SWEEEET
jocko500
this building is wonderful and you did a good job on it
npauling
This really is a fabulous building Cheryl and it is a great capture. I hope Bill continues to improve.
KnightWolverine
Most impressive building and great knowledge to boot!...Glad to hear Bill had at least a fair day.... ~smiles~
VEDES
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!
three_grrr
This is the most gorgeous building ever! Too darn bad they don't build them like that these days. Sigh
danapommet
The restoration after Hurricane Ike is so beautiful. A historic building for sure!