Plans to bulldoze the historic Steve Hicks School of Social Work building on the University of Texas campus may soon be derailed, with an alumni-led campaign to secure landmark protections winning over the state's Antiquities Advisory Board last month.
While the state-owned property is outside the jurisdiction of Austin's own Historic Landmark Commission, commissioners voiced their unanimous support for its preservation.
The 91-year-old building was originally home to University Junior High School, playing a significant role in the integration of nonwhite students in Austin before becoming the University of Texas School of Social Work.
The potential conversion of the building into an additional practice facility for the football program is being contested by critics who value the building's historical significance.
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