Rochdale Cooperative House, Purdue University
Rochdale Cooperative was founded in 1936 alongside Shoemaker Cooperative, with support from R.B. Stewart, as part of the creation of the Purdue Student Housing Corporation. Together, these houses helped establish cooperative housing at Purdue University - an effort inspired by Rochdale, England, where the cooperative started in the 19th century.
More than 700 men called Rochdale home between 1936 and 1998. The house operated at its original location on Waldron Street until 1968, then moved to the large residence known as Shotstone Manor on Northwestern Avenue until 1998. Stewart Cooperative resides in the structure today.
Rochdale 90th Reunion, August 8th, 2026
Save the Date!
Celebrate 90 years of Rochdale Cooperative House with a relaxed alumni reunion in Lafayette. The main event is a casual Saturday afternoon and evening gathering with dinner, music, and plenty of time to reconnect. Informal, optional activities are planned throughout the weekend for those making a longer visit.
The main reunion takes place on Saturday, August 8. Optional Friday and Sunday plans will be finalized based on interest and volunteer organizers. Updates will be shared on www.rochdalealumni.org, via email and on Facebook.rochdalealumni.org as the event approaches.
Register by May 1:
Details and Schedule
WHO: Rochdale Alumni, Friends & Family
WHAT: Rochdale 90th Reunion
WHEN: Saturday, Aug 8, 2026, 2:00 - 11:00 pm
WHERE: American Legion Post 11, 1801 S 9th St, Lafayette, IN 47905
FRI AUG 7 (Optional)
Meetups, Golf, Harry’s, dinner/drinks
SAT AUG 8 (Main Event)
2:00 pm – Doors open
5:00–7:00 pm – Dinner, Program
8:00 pm – Music & dancing
11:00 pm – After party
SUN AUG 9 (Optional)
Brunch (Details TBD)
Hotel Information
Hotel Information
We have two discounted room blocks at Wabash Landing (the Levee). Call the group code or use the link below: Rooms are limited.
Hilton Garden Inn
356 E State St
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 743-2100
Rochdale Rate: $149/night
Group Code: 910
Booking Link:
https://tiny.cc/rochdalegardeninn
Hampton Inn & Suites
160 Tapawingo Drive
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 269-8000
Rochdale Rate: $169/night
Group Code: RDR
Booking Link:
https://tiny.cc/rochdalehamptoninn