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Iowa State University Campus Photo Page Iowa State University, founded in 1858, became the first designated land grant university in 1862. The University is home to seven colleges, including its well respected engineering, agriculture, veterinary medicine, and design programs. The school has left its mark on the world over the years through its contributions to science and technology. The most dramatic would arguably be the world's first digital computing device, the Atanasoff-Berry computer. Over 27,000 students enjoy a campus that encompasses more than 1900 acres and has received numerous accolades and awards for its design and architecture. The campus is in a unique part of Ames known as Campustown that once was separate from the city. Click the thumbnail on the left to see a larger image. Use your browser's Back button to return to this page. |
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Friley Hall- When Constructed, it was the largest dorm in America, garnering its own zipcode.
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Marston Hall-
Built in 1903, this building is one of many engineering buildings on campus.
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Durham Center -
This building is home to the telecomunication and computing needs of the university, built in 1989. July 2006 |
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Parks Library - This is a view of the newest addition to the library. July 2006 |
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Parks Library- This glassed section of the library connects the newer addition with the original library. |
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Parks Library -
Constructed in 1924 this is the original building that has been dwarfed by multiple additions over the years. July 2006 |
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Alumni Hall-
Constructed in 1907 this building was a renovated in 1987. July 2006 |
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Marston Water Tower-
This iconic landmark is the first free standing water tower built west of the Mississippi River. July 2006 |
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Hoover Hall- Constructed in 2004 as part of an expansion of the engineering facilites at Iowa State. |
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Howe Hall- Constructed in 1999 and connected via a skywalk to Hoover Hall this is also part of the engineering complex. |
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Black Engineering Building-
Home to mechanical engineering, this building was completed in 1987. July 2006 |
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Student Services Building- Constructed in 1908 former home of Student Health. |
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Eaton Hall - Student Housing. |
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Martin Hall- Student Housing.
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Friley Hall (Back) - Student Housing.
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Union Drive Community Center- Services for Union Drive Student Housing association. Constructed in 2003. July 2006 |
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Student Health Center- Constructed in 1997, this building is the newest home to student health services.
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State Gymnasium- Original home to student recreation and indoor ISU athletics, this building was constructed in 1913. July 2006 |
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The Design Center-
Home to the the design college, these twin 6 story buildings, completed in 1978, are connect via a glass atrium.
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Snedecor Hall-
Home to the Statistics Departement, this building was completed in 1939. July 2006 |
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Molecular Biology Building-
With DNA Helixes trailing down the corners of this building, completed in 1992, it is no secret what is studied on the inside. |
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Armory- Originally completed in 1922 and rebuilt in 1924 after a devastating fire, this building was home to ISU indoor athletics until the completion of Hilton Colisium. Currently it is home to the University's Department of Public Safety and ROTC programs. July 2006 |
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Davidson Hall-
Home to Agricultural Engineering this building was built in 1922.
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Gilman Hall-
Completed in 1916, this is home to the Chemistry Department.
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Moririll Hall-
Currently undergoing renovations, this 1891 gem will eventually house a university museum. July 2006 |
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Beardsheer Hall-
Another iconic structure on the campus, the hall was built in 1906. The building is mostly home to administrative offices today. |
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Carver Hall-
Named for famous alumnus George Washington Carver, this building houses the college of business and mathmatics department. Construction was completed in 1969. |
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Memorial Union-
Constructed in 1927, this building currently houses student dining, a hotel, bar, and serves as the begining point for new student orientation. July 2006 |
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Fountain and Campenile-
The Memorial Union Fountain, with the most recognized structure on the Iowa State campus, The Campenile, in the background. The 1898 tower houses 50 bells. July 2006 |
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Curtiss Hall- Originally know as Agriculture Hall, this 1909 building sits directly across from Beardshear hall with a giant campus green space seperating the two buildings. July 2006 |
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Power Plant- Constructed in 1909 this structure is coming up on 100 years of powering the University.
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Jischke Honors Building-
Named for former ISU president Martin Jischke and constructed in 2002, this is the new
home for the honors program. July 2006 |
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Food Sciences Building-
Originally named the Dairy Industries building, this structure is home to numerous laboratories. Initial construction was completed in 1928, with this building seeing many additions through the years. July 2006 |
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East and Heady Halls-
East Hall (right), constructed in 1906 is currently home to the Socialogy department. Heady Hall (left) which was built and connected to East Hall in 1969 is home to the Economics department. July 2006 |
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Landscape Architecture-
This building was constructed in 1909. July 2006 |
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Kildee Hall and Farm Bureau Pavillion- Kildee Hall (left) was originally constructed in 1965. The Pavillion (right) was built in 1918. July 2006 |
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Bessey Hall- Home to Botany and Forestry, this 1967 building is home to a rooftop green house that produces Iowa's largest bannana crop. July 2006 |
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Largomarcino Hall- Entrance to the courtyard surrounded by the home of the Psychology Departement, this building was constructed in 1912. July 2006 |
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Science Hall- Constructed in 1916. July 2006 |
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Catt Hall- This 1893 building recently was restored to its past glory in 1995 and is now the home of the Liberal Arts and Sciences College. July 2006 |
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MacKay Hall- Originally completed in 1911, with an addition in 1926, this building houses Family and Consumer Sciences. July 2006 |
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Science Hall II- Located directly north of Science Hall, construction on this building was completed in 1972. July 2006 |
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Insectary- Constructed in 1928. July 2006 |
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Genetics Laboratory- Constructed in 1933. July 2006 |
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Spedding Hall- The Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory. July 2006 |
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Industrial Education I- Constructed in 1963. July 2006 |
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National Soil Tilth Laboratory- Constructed in 1998 and connected to the the National Swine Research Center (background). July 2006 |
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Barton Hall- Student housing built in 1918, a part of the Old RCA student residence association. July 2006 |
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Roberts and Lyon Hall- Sudent housing, a part of the Old RCA student residence association July 2006 |
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Linden Hall- Constructed in 1957, student housing a part of Old RCA student residence association. July 2006 |
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Maple Willow Larch- Student housing constructed in 1969. Willow shown with commons and Larch in the background. July 2006 |
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Scheman Building- Constructed in 1975 as part of the Iowa State Center July 2006 |
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Hilton Colisiem- Part of the Iowa State Center, this arena seats over 14,000 and is home to many of the indoor athletic programs at ISU. July 2006 |
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Stephens Auditorium- Also part of the Iowa State Center, this auditorium seats 2,600 and has recieved praise for its architecture and acoustics. Most recently it was named Iowa's Building of the 20th Century. July 2006 |
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Jack Trice Stadium- Construction completed in 1975, This 46,000 seat stadium is home to Iowa State football. July 2006 |
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Reimen Gardens - Home to ISU's botanical gardens with indoor green houses and butterfly conservatory. July 2006 |
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Bergstrom Indoor Practice Facility- Completed in 2004, this is the indoor practice facility for the football program July 2006 |
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Wallace Wilson Towers-The remaing two towers that make up the Towers student housing. Wallace is in the foreground and Wilson is in the Background. Knapp and Storms Towers were demolished in 2005. July 2006 |