Stuart Field (West Lafayette, Ind.)
Organization
Dates
- Existence: 1892 - 1924
Historical Information
Stuart Field, also known as the Grand Stand, was the center for recreation in the early 20th century. The field hosted baseball and football games, was the practice field for the Purdue Student Artillery Training Corps and ROTC. It was also a focal point for student activities until its demolition in 1924 following the completion of Ross-Ade Stadium. The field was improved in 1895 and a grand stand was added to the field in 1898.
Citation
Stuart Field. Purdue Campus Facilities and Buildings Historic Database. Accessed May 26, 2020. http://collections.lib.purdue.edu/campus/buildings/336Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Purdue University Office of Publications negatives collection
Unprocessed — Box: Communal Accessions 51
Identifier: 2022-107
Dates:
circa 1900 - 1920