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1. Memorial Union exterior
Memorial Union exterior
Description
This photo would have been taken soon after the building was completed in late 1928.
2. The Memorial Union
The Memorial Union
Description
The Memorial Union served as a memorial to Oregon State students, faculty, and alumni who lost their lives in the Spanish-American War and World War I. It was designed by 1907 OAC graduate Lee Thomas.
3. Memorial Union construction nearing completion
Memorial Union construction nearing completion
Description
Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June, 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars." Weatherford Hall is seen in the background.
4. Memorial Union construction
Memorial Union construction
Description
Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June, 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars."
5. Bulldozer prepping Memorial Union site
Bulldozer prepping Memorial Union site
Description
Photo shows the bulldozer prepping the MU site with Langton Hall in the background. Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June of 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars."
6. Memorial Union structure and roof complete
Memorial Union structure and roof complete
Description
Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June, 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars." Photo was used in the Oregon Stater, 8-3.
7. Bulldozer prepping Memorial Union building site
Bulldozer prepping Memorial Union building site
Description
Bulldozer prepping Memorial Union building site with the Women's Building in the background. Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June of 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars."
8. Memorial Union foundation work
Memorial Union foundation work
Description
Photo shows the Memorial Union foundation being completed. Waldo Hall is seen in the background. Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June, 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars."
9. Excavation for the Memorial Union Building
Excavation for the Memorial Union Building
Description
Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June, 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars."
10. Memorial Union site dedication
Memorial Union site dedication
Description
The Memorial Union site was dedicated in 1926. Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June, 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars."
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