On your left is the Littlefield Home, a beautiful Victorian house. It was built in 1893 and was the residence of George Littlefield, a banker, Confederate officer, cattle baron, and campus benefactor. It now holds UT offices, though special events are occasionally held there. As you continue down the road, you’ll see the enormous University of Texas communications buildings on your left. These buildings house the KUT and KXAN radio stations, UT’s Daily Texan newspaper, filmmaking studios, and much more.
A Driving Tour of the University of Texas Area
By Emily Starbuck Gerson, About.com Guide
Next Stop: Littlefield Home
The Littlefield Home is located in the heart of the UT campus and provides a blast from the past.
Emily Starbuck Gerson
When you hit 24th Street, make a right. This takes you right into the heart of campus. On your right is the student union building, which has an underground bowling alley, a movie theater, quick eats, lounges, an unofficial nap room, and a variety of rooms for special events and meetings. Make a left when you hit your first stop sign.
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- Introduction
- Next Stop: Blanton and Texas State History Museums
- Next stop: Dobie Dormitory and Mall
- Next Stop: Harry Ransom Center
- Next Stop: Littlefield Fountain and UT Tower
- Next Stop: Jester and the Stadium
- Next Stop: Artist's Market and Drag Shops
- Next Stop: Littlefield Home
- Next Stop: Dorms and Cain and Abel's
- Last Stop: West Campus
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