University of Maryland Visitors Guide - Flipbook - Page 34
C H O O S E YO U R T O U R :
Iconic Landmarks
A visit to Maryland
isn’t complete without
stopping at our bestknown facilities and
attractions.
Considered the largest academic mall in
the nation, McKeldin Mall is a popular
1 Rossborough Inn
2 Memorial Chapel
Built between 1804 and 1812, the
Dedicated in 1952, the non-denomina-
building and its 428 acres were
tional chapel honors members of the
sold by Charles Benedict Calvert
university community who lost their
to help found what was then called
lives serving in the U.S. armed forces. Its
the Maryland Agricultural College.
steeple is the highest point on campus.
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gathering spot and is used for major
events like Maryland Day and the First
Look Fair. Check out the Omicron Delta
Kappa cascading fountain and the
sundial also located on the Mall. The
Adele H. Stamp Student Union-Center
for Campus Life, better known as the
Stamp, is the hub of student activity on
campus, home to the University Book
Center, Hoff Theater, Stamp Gallery,
a food court and TerpZone (bowling,
billiards, video games).
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3 The “M”
4 McKeldin Mall
The giant floral “M” brightly
The Omicron Delta Kappa Fountain,
5 Testudo at
McKeldin Mall
welcomes visitors and is a popular
etched with quotes from President
Rubbing the nose on this bronze
backdrop for Terp graduation
Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Rev.
statue for good luck is one of the
photos. More than 850 flowers are
Martin Luther King Jr., is a highlight
university’s best-known traditions.
planted there twice a year.
of the nine-acre grassy expanse. The
It’s one of seven bronze Testudo
sundial is a gift from the Class of 1965.
statues across campus.
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