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[[Image: Cubretrocars.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections]]The Compton Union Building was named after Wilson Compton, University President from 1946-1951. The CUB opened in 1952, and was originally a three-story building. The CUB was remodeled in 1957, in 1967-68 with a major addition, and again in 2006-08. In the past the CUB housed a campus bowling alley. Today, the CUB houses dining options, the campus bookstore, student clubs, and much more. | [[Image: Cubretrocars.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections]]The Compton Union Building was named after Wilson Compton, University President from 1946-1951. The CUB opened in 1952, and was originally a three-story building. The CUB was remodeled in 1957, in 1967-68 with a major addition, and again in 2006-08. In the past the CUB housed a campus bowling alley. Today, the CUB houses dining options, the campus bookstore, student clubs, and much more. | ||
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| + | Image:Originalub1891.gif|Original union building known as the Temporary Union Building, or "TUB, in 1891. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections | ||
Image:Cub-2-1948.gif|Students petitioning for a new union building in 1948. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections | Image:Cub-2-1948.gif|Students petitioning for a new union building in 1948. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections | ||
| + | Image:Cubbreakingground1950.jpg|Breaking ground ceremony for the CUB in 1950. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections | ||
Image: Cub1952.gif|The CUB shortly after opening in 1952. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections | Image: Cub1952.gif|The CUB shortly after opening in 1952. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections | ||
Image:Cubbowling1960.jpg|The CUB once had its very own bowling alley as pictured here in 1960. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections | Image:Cubbowling1960.jpg|The CUB once had its very own bowling alley as pictured here in 1960. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:59, September 24, 2012
The Compton Union Building was named after Wilson Compton, University President from 1946-1951. The CUB opened in 1952, and was originally a three-story building. The CUB was remodeled in 1957, in 1967-68 with a major addition, and again in 2006-08. In the past the CUB housed a campus bowling alley. Today, the CUB houses dining options, the campus bookstore, student clubs, and much more.
<gallery> Image:Originalub1891.gif|Original union building known as the Temporary Union Building, or "TUB, in 1891. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Image:Cub-2-1948.gif|Students petitioning for a new union building in 1948. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Image:Cubbreakingground1950.jpg|Breaking ground ceremony for the CUB in 1950. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Image: Cub1952.gif|The CUB shortly after opening in 1952. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections Image:Cubbowling1960.jpg|The CUB once had its very own bowling alley as pictured here in 1960. Photo courtesy WSU Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections
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