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Departments located in this building: Hoover Library/Archives Hoover Institution Operations |
1.
Location
Tip The
Hoover Tower is located at 550 Serra Mall. It is located directly across from
Memorial Auditorium and adjacent to the Lou Henry Hoover
Building. 2.
Use/Purpose The
lobby of the Hoover Tower houses the Herbert Hoover and Lou Henry Hoover
exhibits. The Hoover Tower Observation Platform, located on the 14th
floor, was completed in 1941 to celebrate
the University's 50th anniversary. The 285-foot tower is a landmark for
students, alumni and the local community. 3.
Accessible Entrance The
main entrance to the Hoover Tower is located along Serra Mall and is not
accessible. The only accessible entrance is located on the west side of the
building (across from the Traitel Building, which is
currently under construction) via a ramp. This entrance remains locked, but is
equipped with an intercom system at the entrance. A Guest Services staff member
will escort patrons into this entrance once the intercom system is activated. UPDATE FOR SUMMER 2015 THROUGH SUMMER
2017: CONSTRUCTION IS OCCURING IN THE AREA AND IS IMPACTING THE ACCESSIBLE ROUTE
TO THE WHEELCHAIR RAMP AT THE SIDE OF HOOVER TOWER. Immediately to the right
of the main entrance, a temporary ramp has been installed to provide access to
the side entrance. Please note that disabled parking is limited along Crothers
Way. When using the disabled parking along Crothers Way, avoid construction
occurring to the west of Hoover Tower by heading east behind the Herbert Hoover
Memorial Building and turn left onto Galvez Mall. Continue down Galvez Mall and
turn left along the walkway in front of the Lou Henry Hoover Building. Continue along this pathway until you
arrive in front of the Hoover Tower. If parking at the Oval, head east on Serra
Mall toward the Hoover Tower. If parking along Galvez Street near Serra Mall,
head west on Serra Mall to the Hoover Tower. 4.
Restrooms Once
inside the accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible men's and women's restrooms are located to the right, on
the right side of the hallway.
5.
Parking & Transportation There
is a limited amount of disabled parking along Crothers Way. Additional disabled
parking is located on the Oval or on Galvez Street. The closest Marguerite
shuttle stop is located on Serra Mall, just outside the Hoover
Tower. 6.
Points of Interest Visit
the Herbert Hoover Memorial Exhibit Pavilion located next to the Hoover Tower.
For more information on the Hoover Tower and Herbert Hoover Memorial Exhibit
Pavilion, please visit http://visit.stanford.edu/plan/guides/hoover.html. |
For disability access information about any building not listed in the Campus Access Guide,
please contact the Diversity and Access Office, (650) 725-0326 voice, (650) 723-1216 TTY,
disability.access@stanford.edu.
We welcome your feedback about the Mobility Guide and requests for further information.
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