CITY VIEWS: Tangeman University Center

In the center of West Campus is Tangeman University Center. Architects Harry Hake and Harry Hake Jr. built TUC in 1937 in response to a growing student population. The building was constructed with a Georgian Colonial style and highlighted by the large columns at the entrance and the clock tower. The image of TUC's clock tower has been utilized on countless materials showcasing the campus of the University of Cincinnati. The clock and the Brown Memorial Chimes within the tower were donated in recognition of UC alumni Sanford Brown. Brown contributed to the campaign to secure funds for building TUC and with his tireless effort, funds from the Public Works Administration and the city of Cincinnati, ensured that the student Union could be built. TUC was known originally as the Student Union or simply as the “Union.” At the time of its construction, it was one of the two largest buildings on campus and it housed the majority of the student organizationsAs the student population continued to grow additional space was added on the Student Union in 1967 at a cost of approximately 3.6 million.[10] Funds were raised for the construction through a special fee students agreed to pay. Charles Gwathmey’s firm designed the Tangeman University Center at the U. of Cincinnati. The design preserved a red-brick facade, along with a clock tower, and grafted on a metal-shrouded addition. After construction; Student Union was renamed in honor of Donald Core Tangeman, the son of University of Cincinnati alumni.[12] The addition nearly doubled the size of the TUC providing more areas for student activities.[13] Between 2001 and 2004, renovation became necessary to bring the building up-to-date and TUC underwent a major transformation[14]. Additions were added on both sides of the building and the 1967 addition was removed.[15] Once reopened, students were able again to congregate, eat lunch and buy books, while the new amenities of TUC allowed students to see movies at the MainStreet Cinema or engage with fellow students in the Catskeller Game & Sports Lounge.[16] Although it has undergone many changes, Tangeman, at its core, remains a place for students.
Tangeman University Center

In the center of West Campus is Tangeman University Center. Architects Harry Hake and Harry Hake Jr. built TUC in 1937 in response to a growing student population. The building was constructed with a Georgian Colonial style and highlighted by the large columns at the entrance and the clock tower. The image of TUC's clock tower has been utilized on countless materials showcasing the campus of the University of Cincinnati.  

 

The clock and the Brown Memorial Chimes within the tower were donated in recognition of UC alumni Sanford Brown. Brown contributed to the campaign to secure funds for building TUC and with his tireless effort, funds from the Public Works Administration and the city of Cincinnati, ensured that the student Union could be built. TUC was known originally as the Student Union or simply as the “Union.” At the time of its construction, it was one of the two largest buildings on campus and it housed the majority of the student organizations 

 

As the student population continued to grow additional space was added on the Student Union in 1967 at a cost of approximately 3.6 million.[10] Funds were raised for the construction through a special fee students agreed to pay. Charles Gwathmey’s firm designed the Tangeman University Center at the U. of Cincinnati. The design preserved a red-brick facade, along with a clock tower, and grafted on a metal-shrouded addition. 

 

After construction; Student Union was renamed in honor of Donald Core Tangeman, the son of University of Cincinnati alumni.[12] The addition nearly doubled the size of the TUC providing more areas for student activities.[13] Between 2001 and 2004, renovation became necessary to bring the building up-to-date and TUC underwent a major transformation[14]. Additions were added on both sides of the building and the 1967 addition was removed.[15] Once reopened, students were able again to congregate, eat lunch and buy books, while the new amenities of TUC allowed students to see movies at the MainStreet Cinema or engage with fellow students in the Catskeller Game & Sports Lounge.[16] Although it has undergone many changes, Tangeman, at its core, remains a place for students.