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. It opened as the State National Bank Plaza on October 25, 1971. It is 302 feet (92 m) tall. It is designed in the International Style. Originally the tallest tower in El Paso, it was surpassed by the

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in 2021. The tower sits on a base three stories high, then rises to its full height. The repetitive angular windows add another International Style element of blocky appearance and expression of structure. The tower is lit at night with up to 13 horizontal white lines (originally 17). A U.S. Flag design is used during patriotic holidays, and a Christmas tree design is used during the holiday season. The letters "UTEP" are used during the football and basketball season for the

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, and, less frequently, the

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