Originally used by farmers during the 1860’s, the Old Pump, now located at the southeast corner of Stone Hall, is a campus landmark. According to tradition, the pump was used by early Purdue students as a campus meeting place. The hours for Purdue’s women to be in the ladies residence halls were very early in the evening, but the co-eds were allowed to go out after hours for water from the pump, which was located between the men’s and women’s halls. The men of Purdue often used this opportunity to meet with their sweethearts. Today the pump symbolizes romance, friendship, and the spirit of Purdue.
