James W. Miller Learning Resources Center (2000-present)

The James W. Miller Learning Resources Center opened in the fall of 2000. Designed by Leonard Parker and Associates and built by the Donlar Construction Company, the Miller Center has 235,000 square feet of space, seats 2,400 people, and has a capacity for 650,000 books. The Miller Center cost $32.5 million to construct and was named for prominent St. Cloud businessman and donor James W. Miller.

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Miller Center (2000), exterior, St. Cloud State University

Miller Center (2000), exterior, St. Cloud State University

Miller Center (2000), interior, reading court, St. Cloud State University

Miller Center (2000), interior, reading court, St. Cloud State University

Miller Center (2000), interior, St. Cloud State University

Miller Center (2000), interior, St. Cloud State University

Miller Center (2000), exterior, St. Cloud State University

Miller Center (2000), exterior, St. Cloud State University


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Old Main (1875-1913)

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Old Model School (1913-1952)

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Kiehle Library (1952-1971)

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Centennial Hall (1971-2000)

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James W. Miller Learning Resources Center (2000-present)