Initially, there was competition amongst architects to rebuild the old building. A man named Frederick was its first architect. As the need for the building to be recognized and known grew, so did the need for a recognized architect. Hence, an architect named Gilbert who had previously designed the Supreme Court and the monument to commerce was hired. Later, Herbert Greene was hired too. Eventually, in 1920, wealth amassed as
the University became funded by oil. Paul Philippe Cret, who had a history of having contributed 19 structures to the world of architecture, was the last and final architect employed to design the main building and the tower.
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