My first picture at The University of Texas at Austin was in front of Almetris Duren Residence Hall. Duren Hall has 588 beds in double occupancy rooms with private bathrooms. There are a rich variety of social spaces throughout the building: a courtyard, a laundry, a game room, an exercise room, and study lounges on each floor. The name of this Residence Hall is Almetris Duren, known as "Mama Duren" (1910 - 2000) because she was a very important woman for the UT students, mainly African American students. She was a mentor, counselor, adviser and inspiration to young people for four decades. The students had her, as a really mama, she took care the students with caring and helped to save their needs. She fought by the UT students' rights, mainly to facilitate their acess to the dorms at Ut campus. https://centerbrook.com/project/university_of_texas_at_austin_almetris_duren_residence_hall
The Haunted Littlefield House It is the only and the oldest house on campus. It is 131 years old. It was built by George Littlefield in 1893. The legend about "The Littlefield house". George and Alice Littlefield was a loving couple. They couldn't have children. When George went out of the house, he used to lock Alice in the attic of house. Alice got sick (mental issues). After George died, due to a pneumonia, Alice recovered her health. When Alice was alive, she usually played the piano. The legend is that the piano is sometimes still heard.
Littlefield Fountain is more one beautiful campus landmark. The fountain is an iconic spot for graduation photos. It was completed in 1933, the monument is named after university regent and benefactor George W. Littlefield, whose donation paid for its design and construction. It is originally dedicated as a memorial to honor Confederate soldiers of the World War I. There was a legend, "the graduates swim in the fountain", the first time it happened at midnight, nowadays it is prohibited, and if someone swims in the fountain they can pay a fee. https://thedailytexan.com/2018/09/27/students-jump-onto-littlefield-fountain-hopping-tradition/
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