# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Harry G. Leslie & The 1903 Purdue Trainwreck
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Harry G. Leslie was a West Lafayette native for whom a bridge and street in this community are named. And yet few know of the story of this young, service-minded leader in the community who went on to lead an eventful adult life of public service as Indiana Governor and a statesman of exceptional moral caliber. One event that forever changed young Harry Leslie’s life occurred on Halloween morning, 1903 when, through a series of whims of fate, an Indianapolis-bound Purdue football train on which he was riding had an accident that tragically ended 17 young lives. 
 
Join us in the Elm and Maple Rooms at the West Lafayette Public Library on Thursday (10/29) to hear Dr. Pete Bill share Harry G. Leslie’s remarkable story and the infamous 1903 Purdue Train Wreck.  Enjoy some pizza with your local history as well, thanks to Arni's Restaurant!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/west-lafayette/harry-g-leslie-and-the-1903-purdue-trainwreck/200030801006359
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, football
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: West Lafayette
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 208 W Columbia St, West Lafayette, IN, United States, Indiana 47906
- **lat**: 40.4251
- **long**: -86.90744
- **full address**: 208 W Columbia St, West Lafayette, IN, United States, Indiana 47906

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Harry G. Leslie & The 1903 Purdue Trainwreck being held?
  - **A:** Harry G. Leslie & The 1903 Purdue Trainwreck takes place on Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 29 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 208 W Columbia St, West Lafayette, IN, United States, Indiana 47906.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Harry G. Leslie & The 1903 Purdue Trainwreck?
  - **A:** Harry G. Leslie & The 1903 Purdue Trainwreck is organized by West Lafayette Public Library.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at West Lafayette Public Library's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given West Lafayette Public Library a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. West Lafayette Public Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Harry G. Leslie & The 1903 Purdue Trainwreck is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in West Lafayette, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Harry G. Leslie & The 1903 Purdue Trainwreck sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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