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On December 11, 2012, a “Topping Off” ceremony was held to signal that the William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital had reached its full height. In accordance with the “Topping Off” tradition, an evergreen tree—symbolizing growth and good luck—was raised to the top of the building

Title
"Topping Off” Ceremony
Creator
Gresham, David
Date
2012-12-11
Local Identifier
MSS0001-0483
Subject (MeSH)
Facility Design and Construction
Hospitals, Teaching
Anniversaries and Special Events
Subject (LCSH)
Rites and ceremonies
Geographic Coverage
Dallas (Tex.)
Type
Image
Genre
Photograph
Extent
origin--digital
Dimensions
jpeg
Language
English
Digital Date
2013
Biographical Note
Construction of UT Southwestern’s new 460-bed William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital began in 2011. The new hospital is named after a former governor of Texas, and is located on a 32-acre site on Harry Hines Blvd. between Record Crossing and Mockingbird Lane. The hospital opened in December 2014.
Finding Aid
https://utsouthwestern.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/32
Collection
The Office of News and Publications Collection
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Usage Statement
Use of this item is managed by UT Southwestern Special Collections Library and Archives. Please contact the Special Collections Library and Archives at archives@utsouthwestern.edu regarding use.
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