Memorial Union

The construction of the Memorial Tower, March 16, 1925 (Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/141/2)

1923 Original Construction

Architect: Jamieson and Spearl

The Memorial Union and Stadium Pamphlet
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File)
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Photograph of the Memorial Tower's Foundation
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File)
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Photograph of Workmen Hoisting Masonry for the Memorial Tower
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File)
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Photograph of the Construction of the Memorial Tower's Archway
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File)
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Photograph of Continued Construction on the Memorial Tower's Archway
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File)
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Photograph of Construction of the Memorial Tower, November 28, 1925
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C:1/141/2)
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Photograph of Late Construction on the Memorial Tower
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File)
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Photograph of the Cornerstone
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Rendering of the completed Memorial Tower
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, Memorial Union Vertical File`)
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Photogaph of the Memorial Tower taken from the west along Lowry Street sometime between 1936 and 1950
(Courtesy of University Archives, University of Missouri, C: 1/25/6)
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Photograph of the Memorial Tower Archway's South Wall
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Photograph of the Memorial Tower Archway's North Wall
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Detail of Archway Boss
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Detail of Archway Boss
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Elevation of Memorial Tower
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Elevation, Sections, Details
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East Elevation and Sections
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Proposed East, West and South Elevations (never built)
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Section Looking East
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Proposed Ground Floor Plan (Never Built)
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Proposed First Floor Plan (Never Built)
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Proposed Second Floor Plan (Never Built)
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Arcade Floor Plan and Details
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Second Floor Plan and Stair Details
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Third Floor Plan and Roof Plan
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Interior Details of Arcade
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Plan of Memorial Room Floor and Ceiling
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Elevation of East and North Wall
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Chimes and Clock Houses
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Details of Circular Stairs
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Details of Bosses in Archway under Torches
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Detail of Clock Face Stone
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Elevation of Carving under Clock
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Plan and Detail of Door
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Details of Clock Opening and Clock House
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Archway Lighting Fixtures
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This project was originally developed with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the state of Missouri.