A face-view of Memorial. Notice how on the right side of the photo, Memorial seems to be missing a wing. This south wing wasn't constructed until two years later.

Construction on Memorial Student Union begins in 1923.

This picture from the 1930 displays the complete construction of the original tower. However, the tower stood alone for quite sometime. It wasn't until 1950 that the north wing would finally come about.

The 1920 Savitar shows a sketch of the prospective "Student Union." The monument was erected in honor of the former students who lost their lives during the World War I. Construction on the tower began three years later.

This drawing from the 1953 edition of the Savitar proposes a look at the completed Memorial Union. At the time, though, on the north wing had been built. Only in 1962, with the addition of the south wing, would Memorial Union resemble this drawing.

A view of Memorial Union after the completion of the south wing.

Savitar, 1910. page 15.

Much construction occurred in 1998, revitalizing Jesse's look. The dome was repainted and remodeled, and extra exterior repairs were made. This part of Jesse can be seen almost anywhere around campus.

In 1892, The University of Missouri's original Academic Hall burned down, leaving six columns. People say that the fire had been caused by the first electric light bulb west of the Mississippi River. The fire even spread as far as the Chancellor's Residence, but no significant damage was caused to it. "New" Academic Hall--later called Jesse Hall--was constructed in 1893. The Columns stand today as the iconic remains of the original Academic Hall.

This is one of the Savitar's first looks at Jesse Hall. Though this photo was taken in 1897, the University constructed Jesse Hall in 1895.