Buildings with Names
that Reflect Historical Significance
Alumni Hall: Completed in 1907 and financed entirely by donations from
alumni, it was used as an alumni gathering place until the Memorial Union
opened in 1928. It houses the admissions office, the registrar, and
the ISU offices of the YMCA and YWCA. The YMCA's Fuhrer Lodge in Ames
is named for an Iowa State student who died in a 1930 automobile accident 2
weeks prior to his graduation.
Farm House Museum: The first
building erected on the Iowa State campus (1860-1864), the house served as
the residence for the farm superintendent and later, deans of
agriculture. The building, now a museum, was restored to resemble a
home between the years of 1860-1910. It was designated a National
Historic Landmark in 1965.
The Hub: Built in 1891 as
a college book store, post office, and depot for the Ames and College
Railway (nicknamed the Dinkey), the Hub now houses a copy center and vending
machines.
The Knoll: The home of the
ISU President was completed in 1900 and was first occupied by William
Beardshear and his family. It was named "The Knole" after
the baronial estate in Great Britain by Mrs. Albert Storms, wife of
Beardshear's successor, Iowa State president, A.B. Storms. Thinking it
a misspelling, Raymond Pearson, Iowa State's
president, changed it to "The
Knoll."
Memorial Union: The
Memorial Union is continuing memorial to the Iowa State men and women who
have served the University States in armed conflicts. The Union was
first occupied in 1928, and additions have been completed in 1939, 1952,
1958, 1965, and 1968.
