Purdue Memorial Union, Student union building at Purdue University, West Lafayette, United States.
The Purdue Memorial Union spans multiple floors with two grand ballrooms, a hotel section, restaurants, student services offices, and numerous meeting spaces.
The building opened on September 9, 1924, as a memorial to honor Purdue University students who served in World War I, following fundraising efforts from 1912.
The Great Hall features stone arches, stained glass windows, and a black and gold cross on the floor commemorating 67 students who died in World War I.
The ground floor contains multiple dining options and coffee shops, while the main level provides student services, financial offices, and study lounges.
The basement includes a bowling alley from 1936, and the Great Hall displays a detailed scale model of the entire Purdue University campus.
Location: Indiana
Inception: September 9, 1924
Architects: Pond and Pond
GPS coordinates: 40.42480,-86.91100
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:53
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