Summer 2014
Video: A building is “re-barn”—Architect Robert Grossman ’59 and the WSU Lewis Alumni Centre
The story of the WSU Lewis Alumni Centre from barn to home-away-from-home for Cougs.
» More ...The story of the WSU Lewis Alumni Centre from barn to home-away-from-home for Cougs.
» More ...Twenty five years ago the WSU “farm barn” with its cattle stalls and hayloft was converted into a welcome landing for visiting alumni and their families and friends. The ground-floor livestock area was transformed with a visitors’ desk, an open lounge with distinct seating areas, a small library, and several charming meeting rooms. The second level under the gambrel roof became a bright, open space perfect for parties, reunions, and game day gatherings.
The farm barn had been a landmark on the east side of campus since the 1920s when it was built to serve the agriculture school. Over the years, offices, laboratories, and classroom … » More …