Old Main, the Heart of Campus Restored
An ambitious renovation and remodeling project was completed at the end of the summer, restoring the UA's Old Main to its grandeur. Contemporary features, sustainable upgrades and public spaces have been introduced throughout the building. The second floor now hosts meeting and conference rooms, in addition to a permanent exhibition space that will spotlight the holdings of UA's Arizona State Museum, Center for Creative Photography, Mineral Museum and UA Libraries and Special Collections. The building was first constructed in 1891, and the team responsible for its restoration included the UA, the award-winning Tucson architecture, planning and preservation firm Poster Frost Mirto Inc. and design-builder Sundt Construction Inc., among others. (Photography by Jacob Chinn/UA Alumni Association)