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.