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Wilbur & Wilma are waiting for you to come visit.
No need to enter the building unless it is your desire to do so,
however this place has some very interesting 'going ons' and you
may find yourself learning a thing or two if you are not
careful.
Did you want to learn about the Walking Through
Time tour?
The story of Arizona's first university actually begins
on March 12, 1885 when the legislature passed an act to "Organize
the Universoty of the Territory of Arizona." Tucson merchant Jacob
S. Mansfeld selected a "suitable" site and convinced two gamblers
and a saloon keeper to donate 40 acres of land. The deed was
recorded Nov. 27, 1886. The fledgling campus was enclosed with
barbed wire to keep the catle out. By the time Arizona became a
state in 1912, the cmpus had expanded to include a president's
home, gymnasium, library/museum and science hall (complete with a
telescope borrowed from Harvard), plus two dormitories.
... Follow the sidewalk east and take the crosswalk to the the
octagonal Memorial Fountain in front of Old Main. This commemorates
University students who died in World War I. At the dedication on
Jan. 31, 1920, the principle speaker was General of the Armies John
J. Pershing who commanded the American forces in France. The
fountain is a gift from Alexander Berger, whose nephew was among
those who died...
... The low black lava rock wall that curves up and peaks
gracefully to form today's Main Gate entrance to the University
dates from 1916. The pillars rise to more than six feet in height
with passageways for pedestrians on either side of University
Boulevard. This wall of rough volcanic stones from the Tucson
Mountains defines much of the original 40-acre campus. It measures
approximately 4700 feet in length, averages four feet in height and
is two feet thick...
Information about many local attractions and events can be found
here including though not limited to:
Sabino Canyon
University of Arizona Campus Arboretum
Arizona State Museum
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum
Things to do at the U!
The UA Visitor Center is nestled between campus and the historic
West University neighborhood and features UA exhibits and
publications, public Internet access, a seating area and ample
parking.
CatWalks Tours--an in-depth UA experience coordinated for specific
groups--and some docent-led tours originate from the UA Visitor
Center.
UA Visitor Center Info
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
811 N. Euclid Avenue
Cache placed with permission of:
Heather Lukach
Director, Visitor Center
We invite you to take a moment or three and come find out what can
be seen on campus for young and old. What can be found that relates
to a hobby you enjoy? ShadowAce and Crew are sure even the most
staunch couch potato will find something of interest and
enjoyment.
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