| Academic Building Four (AB4) |
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| Jul. 9, 2000 |
Construction begins |
| Sep. 2002 |
Regents approve auditorium renamed for Olson |
| Feb. 6, 2003 |
Olson auditorium dedication |
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Academic Building 4 was the first major classroom facility built since 1985. Opening in 2003, the $10 Million structure sits at the corner of Avenue I and Bowers Boulevard on the site of the remaining Departmental Dorms. Its completion was planned for summer 2002, but lengthened due to unforeseen delays with weather and materials [1].
The building has 61,070 square feet over four stories, and houses the History and Library Science departments in addition to various classrooms and offices.
In September 2002 the auditorium was renamed for history professor James S. Olson in honor of his three decades of service to the university.
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[1] Physical Plant Annual Report (2003) |
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A collection of photographs from the Houstonian showing the Departmental demolition and construction of AB4. |
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AB4 was planned for completion in summer 2002, but lengthened due to unforeseen delays with weather and materials. |
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Looking west toward the academic building. |
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