Storke Tower-- Student Publications Building

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Description

This architectural drawing of the west and south exterior elevations of Storke Tower and parts of the lower plaza. Partially funded by Santa Barbara News Press founder Thomas M. Storke, this is the tallest structure on campus, at 175 feet tall, and is the tallest steel/cement structure in Santa Barbara County. The Brutalist building also houses a 61 bell carillion, which chimes every hour. The base of the tower houses the offices of the radio station and the yearbook.

Creator

Clark and Morgan, architects

Source

University of California, Santa Barbara Campus Building records, Architecture and Design Collection. Art, Design & Architecture Museum; University of California, Santa Barbara.

Date

1969

Rights

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Citation

Clark and Morgan, architects, “Storke Tower-- Student Publications Building,” UCSB ADC Omeka, accessed December 5, 2024, http://www.adc-exhibits.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/152.