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"Parks Library houses more than 2 million books, the oldest from 1475."

"Built in 1860, Farm House is the oldest building on campus. Several people once lived in the house including the first 2 ISU presidents, several deans, and various university faculty."

"More than 600 bricks with the names of women who have made a difference in families, communities, or the world. Famous names include: Hillary Rodham Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, and Rosa Parks."

"Central Campus was selected as 1 of 3 medallion sites by the American Society of Landscape Architects and named 1 of the top 25 Most Beautiful Campuses in the book The Campus as a Work of Art."

"Constructed in the late 1890's and standing more than 150-feet in the air, the Marston Water Tower became the 1st steel and tallest water tower west of the Mississippi River."

"We're not sure why it started, but for more than 70 years students have stepped around the Zodiac in Gold Star Hall. Apparently stepping on the Zodiac ensures you will fail your next exam."