The tower of University Hall, Purdue's oldest building
A vintage look at Cary Quadrangle
Amelia Earhart and crew at the Purdue Airport
Amelia Earhart (left) during her time on the Purdue faculty
A historic look at Fowler Hall
An early aerial view of the growing West Lafayette campus
A historic view of the West Lafayette campus
A blast from the past of Purdue Residence Halls
When suits and hats were the fashion of the day
Purdue's libraries are historic refuges for studying
Sunlight and studying in an early Purdue library
A vintage view of the Purdue Memorial Union
An early model of the Boilermaker Special
In 1937, sophomore pharmacy student Israel Selkowitz suggested that Purdue have an official mascot, something symbolic of a school rich in engineering heritage. This idea culminated of in September 1940, when the Boilermaker Special I was presented to the University. The Purdue Reamer Club was appointed caretakers of the mascot at that time, and is still carrying out these duties.
The Reamers with a vintage model of the Boilermaker Special
The Boilermaker Special was refitted in 1953, giving BMS II it's birth, with a trailer added in 1957. Then, work was begun to acquire BMS III, which was obtained as a donation from General Motors in October of 1960. Now, the Boilermaker Special V and the X-Tra Special VI entertains and offers rides to fans and groups.
A group of long-ago leatherheads on the Boilermaker Special
In 1937, sophomore pharmacy student Israel Selkowitz suggested that Purdue have an official mascot, something symbolic of a school rich in engineering heritage. This idea culminated of in September 1940, when the Boilermaker Special I was presented to the University. Now, the Boilermaker Special V and the X-Tra Special VI entertains and offers rides to fans and groups.
Purdue's football team leads a vintage Boilermaker Special onto the field
In 1937, sophomore pharmacy student Israel Selkowitz suggested that Purdue have an official mascot, something symbolic of a school rich in engineering heritage. This idea culminated of in September 1940, when the Boilermaker Special I was presented to the University. The Purdue Reamer Club was appointed caretakers of the mascot at that time, and is still carrying out these duties.