Hoover Tower, Palo Alto

Name: Hoover Tower
Address: Stanford University, Palo Alto, 95319, United States
Telephone: +1 650-723-2053

#7 among attractions in Palo Alto

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Facts and practical information

Hoover Tower is a 285 feet structure on the campus of Stanford University in Stanford, California. The tower houses the Hoover Institution Library and Archives, an archive collection founded by Herbert Hoover before he became President of the United States. Hoover had amassed a large collection of materials related to early 20th century history; he donated them to Stanford, his alma mater, to found a "library of war, revolution and peace". Hoover Tower also houses the Hoover Institution research center and think tank. ()

Coordinates: 37°25'39"N, 122°10'1"W

Address

Stanford UniversityStanfordPalo Alto 95319 United States

Contact

+1 650-723-2053

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Day trips

Hoover Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stanford Memorial Church, Stanford Shopping Center, White Memorial Fountain, Stanford Theatre.

~910 ftW
Romanesque architecture, Church
Stanford Memorial Church, Palo Alto
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford Memorial Church stands as a beacon of architectural beauty and historical significance on the campus of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. This non-denominational church was established as a memorial by Jane...
1.1 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto
28 min walk • Stanford Shopping Center is an upscale open air shopping mall located on Route 82 at Sand Hill Road in Palo Alto, California. It is on the campus of Stanford University although the university only owns the land and not the actual buildings or stores.
~1180 ftSW
Monuments and statues
White Memorial Fountain, Palo Alto
6 min walk • White Memorial Fountain, also known as The Claw, is a fountain by Aristides Demetrios on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. It was installed in 1964, and Demetrios returned to restore the fountain in 2011. It has 65 jets. The fountain was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B.
1.2 miN
Nightlife, Theater, Cinema
Stanford Theatre, Palo Alto
32 min walk • The Stanford Theatre is a classical independent movie theater in Palo Alto, California. It was designed and built in the 1920s as a movie palace styled in neoclassical Persian and Moorish architecture.
~1290 ftNW
Romanesque architecture, Universities and schools
Stanford University, Palo Alto
7 min walk • Stanford University, officially Leland Stanford Junior University, is a private research university located in the census-designated place of Stanford, California, near the city of Palo Alto.
~280 ftN
Fountain
Tanner Fountain, Palo Alto
2 min walk • Tanner Fountain is a fountain on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. Located between Hoover Tower and Memorial Auditorium, the fountain was installed in 1977, having been donated by Obert Tanner and his wife to commemorate their son.
~1250 ftSW
Fountain
Old Union Fountain, Palo Alto
7 min walk • Old Union Fountain is a fountain on the Stanford University campus in Stanford, California, United States. The fountain exhibits traditional mission style architecture, and is one of several on campus used in the tradition of "fountain hopping".
~1990 ftN
Park
Stanford University Arboretum, Palo Alto
10 min walk • The Stanford University Arboretum is an arboretum located on the grounds of Stanford University in Stanford, California. It is open to the public daily without charge.
~1660 ftN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Theater
Bing Concert Hall, Palo Alto
9 min walk • Bing Concert Hall is a performing arts facility at Stanford University that opened in January 2013. The heart of the building is the oval-shaped concert hall, which has 842 seats arranged in a vineyard style surrounding the stage in terraces.
~360 ftS
Library
Cecil H. Green Library, Palo Alto
2 min walk • The Cecil H. Green Library is the main library on the Stanford University campus and is part of the SUL system. It is named for Cecil H. Green. Green Library houses 4 million volumes, most of which are related to the humanities and social sciences.
~550 ftNE
Theater
Stanford Memorial Auditorium, Palo Alto
3 min walk • Memorial Hall, was built in 1937 to commemorate those students and faculty from Stanford University who died in World War I. Designed by Arthur Brown, Jr. in conjunction with Bakewell and Weihe, construction of the building was funded primarily through student contributions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hoover Tower open?

Hoover Tower is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4 pm
Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hoover Tower?

Nearby attractions include Tanner Fountain, Palo Alto (2 min walk), Cecil H. Green Library, Palo Alto (2 min walk), David Rumsey Map Center, Palo Alto (2 min walk), Stanford Memorial Auditorium, Palo Alto (3 min walk).

How to get to Hoover Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hoover Tower:

Bus

Burnham Pavilion • Lines: X (4 min walk)
Galvez Street & Memorial Way • Lines: Y (4 min walk)

Train

Stanford (25 min walk)
Palo Alto (29 min walk)