Tour of Ohio State University
Transcript: Virtual Tour of Ohio State University Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210 Location The entire campus is 1,665 acres. It was founded in 1870, as a land-grant university. It was originally an agriculture and mechanic college until 1952. History of the campus. The Ohio Union is a welcoming environment to Students. It is used for activities, events, and community interaction. The Ohio Union The original Ohio Union was built in 1909, and was refurbished in 1939 for $35,000. In January 1947, they petitioned for a new union, for more gender equality. They decided to construct a new Union in 2008, and it was completed in 2010, and it is still used to this day. The History of the Ohio Union The Ohio Stadium, also known as the Horseshoe is a football stadium. It is the most recognizable building on the campus. The Ohio Stadium The Stadium can hold 104,944 people, the third largest North American football stadium in capacity. It has a 10 acre area. It was constructed in 1922, for more than $1,000,000. It was renovated many times for it to become what it is today. The Wexner Medical Center is not only for college students, its the leading medical building in Central Ohio. The OSU Wexner Medical Center The whole hospital has 1,382 beds, and was founded in 1834 by and started as a 26 bed hospital. Wexner Center for the Arts The Wexner Center for the Arts houses art exhibits, performing arts, and film/video. They have daily exhibits, and many other things there. The Steinbrenner Band Center is the rehearsal hall for the OSU band. There are practice rooms, rehearsal space and much more. There is a trumpet room, with is the second largest room in the building with cages for instrument cases. The Steinbrenner Band Center