WALLA Film Series: I’m Not There

Elm & Maple Rooms

Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with optional discussion to follow.

The History of the Purdue State Bank

Elm & Maple Rooms

Join us at the West Lafayette Public Library for a special presentation by Nick Schenkel on the history of the Purdue State Bank, one of architect Louis Sullivan’s “Jewel Box” banks. Built in 1914, this West Lafayette structure remains the crowning jewel of Chauncey Hill.   This event is free and open to the public, […]

What is Historic Preservation?

Elm & Maple Rooms

Join us to hear more about the basics of historic preservation in a community like ours. What structures are protected, and how is that decided? Do I live in a historic district? What is a historic district? Dr. Ashima Krishna is a Clinical Associate Professor in the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. She […]

Local History Round Table Discussion

Walnut Room

Join us for a monthly local history discussion and idea session about the West Lafayette history and what we are doing to preserve and share it with the community.   This discussion requires no registration. We will plan to meet on the last Friday of every month starting 5/30/2025.

WALLA Film Series: Blue Velvet

Elm & Maple Rooms

Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with an optional discussion to follow.

WALLA Film Series: Paths of Glory

Elm & Maple Rooms

Every month, WALLA’s film committee chooses a film to present. This is free and open to the public with an optional discussion to follow.

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