Campus dining has moved into temporary quarters as Mississippi State's massive Perry Cafeteria, built in 1922, undergoes a $3 million overhaul during the spring and summer semesters.
 A construction worker with Southern Group Inc. of Columbus removes caulking from a window atop the Perry Cafeteria at Mississippi State University. Built nearly 75 years ago, the Gothic-style dining facility is undergoing a major renovation. |
The State Fountain will continue its bakery operations from the Perry Cafeteria basement. The catering kitchen has been temporarily moved to McArthur Hall.
The cafeteria renovation was made possible by a major gift from Mrs. Jane Perry of Spanish Fort, Ala. She provided a $1.5 million annuity in memory of her late husband, George D. Perry, an alumnus and former president of the university's foundation.
Interior renovations now under way include cleaning the Gothic-style dining hall's ceiling and masonry. Also planned are new flooring, improved lighting, and a redesigned service area
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