Battle Hall

Battle Hall, also known as the Cass Gilbert Building, is a historic library located on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Designed in 1911 by architect Cass Gilbert in a Spanish-Mediterranean Revival style, it served as the main library until 1937. Now, it houses the John S. Chase Architecture and Planning Library, the Alexander Architectural Archives, and the Center for American Architecture. The building's distinctive design, featuring a Spanish red tile roof and limestone walls, has influenced campus architecture for decades. It is one of four buildings on campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in architectural history and university heritage.