Article written for the College and University Business in March 1954 by Joanne L. Charlton in regards to two of the newest buildings at Marquette University, the Brooks Memorial Union and the Memorial Library.
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The baroque style of the west facade of the Alumni Memorial Union is evident in this image from October 2000. Students can be seen by the main entrance to the union. The view is from Wisconsin Avenue facing north taking a wide angle shot of the...
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In 1974 students study and gather with one another while having a meal at the grill room in the Brooks Memorial Union. In the background is the Drama Mural by Lester Schwartz, one of five murals commissioned by the Gimbel Brothers Department Store...
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Students staff a table in the Brooks Memorial Union gathering information about parking complaints and comments. Behind the banner about parking complaints is the Father Brooks Mosaic by Edmund Lewandowksi, one of five murals throughout the union...
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Fundraising banquet for the Brooks Memorial Union, circa 1948. A banner hung behind the speakers' table indicates that "we will complete the Father Brooks Memorial Union in 1950." The banquet was likely held in the gymnasium on campus.
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In 1950 architects presented this rendering of proposed union on the Marquette campus. This design was not used; ultimately the campus went with a design by Brust & Brust Architects for the Brooks Memorial Union.
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Main entrance and west facade of the Brooks Memorial Union. A board outside the building is covered with flyers advertising campus activities and a Union events calendar is mounted to the exterior of the building. It appears to be a warm day in...
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University Sports Mural which was installed in the grill area of the Brooks Memorial Union in 1953. The mural, by Wisconsin artist Santos Zingale, was one of five commissioned for the new union by the Gimbel Brothers Department Store. The mural...
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Father Marquette Mural in the student lounge on the main floor of the Brooks Memorial Union in 1953. One of five murals commissioned by the Gimbel Brother Department Store for the new union, the work was designed by Russell Hendrickson, Captain,...
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Santos Zingale works to install his mural illustrating collegiate sports in the Brooks Memorial Union in 1953. The mural is one of five commissioned for the new union by the Gimbel Brothers Department Store. This mural was located in the grill area...
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The pamphlet was created for the groundbreaking ceremony for the Alumni Memorial Union held on April 7, 1989. Speakers for the ceremony and donors are listed inside.
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The pamphlet was created for the dedication and open house activities for the Alumni Memorial Union, October 6, 1990. Inside is a list of activities scheduled throughout the day as well as a list of donors.
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Two students take advantage of the sunny day to sit on the lawn in front of the Alumni Memorial Union on November 4, 1990. Students can be seen passing and entering the union in this view of the west facade.
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This panoramic aerial view of the west facade of Alumni Memorial Union was taken in October 1990. The facade is modeled after Rome's Church of the Gesu, the founding church of the Jesuit order. On the left side of the town square is a cloister-like...
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An aerial view of the west facade of the Alumni Memorial Union in January 1997. The facade is modeled after Rome's Church of the Gesu, the founding church of the Jesuit order. After the sidewalks have been cleared of snow it is easy to see that the...
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The west facade of the Alumni Memorial Union can be seen from this view taken from Wells Street facing southeast in September 1992. The cloister-like covered walkway arch connecting the union and the Weasler Auditorium is visible in the foreground....
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Diners can be seen taking advantage of the many options offered in the Cafe of the Alumni Memorial Union in November 1991. At the time, the newly opened cafeteria on the second floor of the union offered seven different cuisines daily.
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A student prepares to hit the ping pong ball in the Alumni Memorial Union's game room, 1991. On the wall in the background are VHS movies available for rental; at the time, a student could rent a VHS or Nintendo system along with a large selection...
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A man can be seen perusing a book at the Burchill Warrior Shoppe in the Alumni Memorial Union, 1991. The store was located on the east side of the first level of the union and handled non-textbook items and books.
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The Father Brooks Mosaic by Edmund Lewandowski, as installed in the Brooks Memorial Union. The mosaic employs symbolism to show the life and meaning of the life of the late Rev. Peter A. Brooks, S.J., Marquette University president from 1944-1948. ...
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Invitation to the groundbreaking ceremonies for the Brooks Memorial Union, May 1, 1951, featuring Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell, S.J., Frank P. Zeidler, Paul A. Pratt, Captain George A. Parkinson, and J. Martin Klotsche.
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One of the lounge areas for either studying or meeting friends on the first floor of Brooks Memorial Union in the spring of 1969. The Father Marquette mural, one of five murals commissioned for the building by the Gimbel Brothers Department Store,...
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Students watching television in the lounge of Brooks Memorial Union. This was a popular place for students to watch soap operas and relax during breaks between classes on March 1, 1975. Smoking was still allowed on campus at this time. On the far...
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Students gather in the Grill Room, a place for students to meet, study, and get a bite to eat in the Brooks Memorial Union. In background is an advertisement for a performance of Bally Murphy on campus in 1968 (?).
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Faculty dining room on the first floor of the Brooks Memorial Union. A buffet is set up along one wall and various faculty members gather and eat at tables throughout the room.
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Brooks Memorial Union's grill or refreshment room, as it was first known, showing two of the murals commissioned by Gimbel Brothers Department Store. On the right is the Drama Mural by Lester Schwartz and on the back wall is the University Sports...
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One of the lounge areas for either studying or meeting friends on the first floor of Brooks Memorial Union in 1952. The Father Marquette mural, one of five murals commissioned for the building by the Gimbel Brothers Department Store, can be seen on...
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West facade of Brooks Memorial Union in 1981 with the main entrance from 14th Street. A banner hung from the building announces that it is Senior Week at Marquette. Students staff some sort of table in the courtyard outside the building.
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The dedication Ceremony of the new Brooks Memorial Union on April 10, 1953. Marquette University President Rev. Edward J. O'Donnell and two unidentified gentlemen take their part in the ceremonies.
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In 1953 members of the fund drive for the Brooks Memorial Union gather around a sign showing their fundraising progress. Committee members pictured are Father Clarence J. Ryan, S.J.; Reginald I. Kenney, general chairman; Father Charles M. O'Hara,...
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Construction work on the west facade of Brooks Memorial Union, October 1, 1952. Work on the main entrance to the building is nearly finished, albeit missing windows and doors. Cars are parked on 14th Street, which is now closed to traffic. The...
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Brooks Memorial Union construction site, as viewed from 14th Street, May 1, 1952. Most of the first floor structure appears to be in place, while work on the second story has not yet begun.
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View toward the east of the Brooks Memorial Union construction site. Visible in background are the Biltmore Apartments, Grandmora Hall, the towers of Marquette Hall and Gesu Church as well as some residential homes.
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Construction work on the first floor of the Brooks Memorial Union. This view is taken from the main entrance looking south, with the main student lounge at right.
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Construction work on the first floor of the Brooks Memorial Union. This 1951 view is taken from the south, looking forward the main entrance on the north end of the building. The area that will become the main student lounge can be seen at left.