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THEN
The Ohio Union was first opened in 1910, through local government appropriations, as a space dedicated to students at Ohio State. It was the first of its kind at any public university.
The campaign for a space dedicated to students was spearheaded by Aaron Cohn in 1908.
Only male students were permitted to regularly use the building and were charged membership fees. Ladies Day was held once a week for females to utilize the facility.