Littlefield Fountain.


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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