The Boilermaker

The Boilermaker is a bronze sculpture depicting a worker in historical industrial clothing located on Purdue University's campus. The artwork displays realistic details of labor and equipment typical of steam boiler manufacturing.

The sculpture was erected in 2005 as a modern recognition of the industrial past that shaped the university's name. It was created to visibly preserve the craftsmanship and labor that defined the institution's heritage.

The bronze figure embodies the identity of the university and honors the workers who historically built steam boilers. Visitors can see in this representation the industrial legacy that inspired the institution's name and spirit.

The sculpture stands in an open area on campus and is easy to reach, especially when moving between athletic facilities and academic buildings. Visitors should come during the day when the campus is active and the artwork's details are best visible.

The artist spent two years creating this statue while studying historical photographs to accurately reproduce every detail of the equipment and clothing. This precision gives the figure a lifelike quality that elevates it beyond simple monument art.

Location: Indiana

Inception: September 26, 2005

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 40.43440,-86.91690

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:07