Compton Union Building (CUB) Interior ca. 1955

Files

http://content.wsulibs.wsu.edu/buildings/image/80.jpg

Title

Compton Union Building (CUB) Interior ca. 1955

Subject

Campus buildings--Washington (State)-Pullman<br>Students--Washington (State)-Pullman<br>Compton Union Building (CUB)--Washington (State)-Pullman<br>Musicians--Washington (State)-Pullman<br>Concerts--Washington (State)-Pullman<br>Compton Union Building (CUB)--Washington (State)-Pullman<br>

Description

An image of a male student performance (four horns, piano, and a standing bass) inside the Compton Union Building, WSU building #63. From left to right standing: a trombonist, two sax players, a trumpet, behind him is a bassist, and seated to the far right is a pianist. A clock on the wall reads 4:13; most likely this is a "Friday at four" performance. Students are seated at booths and tables eating and talking. Designed by John Maloney in modern functional style, the Compton Union Building (CUB) was built in 1951 at a cost of $3 million and named for Wilson Compton, WSU President 1944 to 1951. The CUB was financed by the Regents through bond issues totaling $2,613,000, with the remaining funds contributed by the Associated Students (ASSCW). In 1969, a major renovation added an additional floor to the building including hotel rooms.

Source

78-467
PC-4
Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, Washington State University Libraries: <br> http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/masc.htm
W.S.U. Subject File Photographs 1892- http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/holland/masc/finders/pc4.htm

Date

ca. 1955

Rights

For permission to publish please contact Washington State University Libraries, Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections (509) 335-6691.

Format

Original photographic prints were scanned as 300 dpi TIFF files on a Microtek 9600XL or Agfa Arcus II scanner. 72 dpi JPEG files were then added to the CONTENTdm database at the WSU Libraries.

Type

Photographic prints

Identifier

80.jpg

Collection

Citation

“Compton Union Building (CUB) Interior ca. 1955,” Digital Exhibits, accessed May 9, 2024, http://digitalexhibits.wsulibs.wsu.edu/items/show/1262.