University Hall was one of the original three buildings of Purdue University when it first opened in 1874. It has stood at the center of the Purdue campus for over 150 years as the university has expanded around it. The founder of Purdue, John Purdue, requested before his death to be buried in front of University Hall and for the building to remain intact forever. As a result, University Hall still stands today as an important historical building at the heart of Purdue University.

1. University Hall …is not just an old building… It’s a building that has stood the test of time for Purdue University

2. University Hall was one of the three original buildings of Purdue University. The first classes began in these buildings in 1874.

3. An aerial view of Purdue University around the 1920s University Hall at the center of Purdue’s campus as the campus expands

4. John Purdue, the founder of Purdue University, requested before his death that his body buried in front of University Hall, next to the flag pole and little fountain. He also requested Purdue that University Hall to be kept intact forever.

5. 1930s Purdue University continues to expand outwards from University Hall West Lafayette, Indiana

6. 1950s

7. 1960s

8. 1970s

9. And finally the 2000s

10. University Hall still stands today because John Purdue specifically requested before his death for the building to be kept intact forever.

11. University Hall is…Purdue University

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