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.
Homecoming | Nov 7 2026
Rochdale Tailgate – November 7, 2026
Heading to West Lafayette for Purdue Homecoming? Come hang out with fellow Rochdale alumni, friends and family before the Boilermakers take on Maryland! Ralph Larson is hosting another Rochdale tailgate in the northwest corner of the Intramural Fields (IM) parking lot, near the sand volleyball court at Pickett Memorial Park. Stop by and say hello!
ROCHDALE TAILGATE
WHO: Rochdale Alumni, Friends & Family
WHAT: Tailgate, Meetup, Purdue vs. Ohio State
WHEN: Saturday, Nov 8, 2025
WHERE: Intramural Fields Lot @ Pickett Memorial Park
RSVP: Let Nick know (txt or nickstillings@hotmail.com) if you'll make it
PURDUE VS MARYLAND
FOOTBALL TICKETS: SeetGeek Resale Tickets (official Purdue partner)
PARKING PASS: Purdue Football Parking (official site)
PARKING MAP: Interactive Map
The IM and Grass Triangle lots are the closest to the Tailgate location.
WHAT TO BRING
Just yourself! Dress for the weather. We're about a 10-minute walk from Ross-Ade Stadium. Depending on kickoff time, we may get together for dinner or drinks afterward.
RSVP: Text or email Nick if you'll be in town, he'll send updates the morning of the 7th.
Rochdale 90th Reunion Recap
Visiting 800 Northwestern together was magical.
Over 260 Alumni and Guests attended.
Meetups rounded out the weekend.