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Appendix to McMorran House Document: Additional Drawings and Images
(University of Oregon, 2012-01) Campus Planning, University of Oregon
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Fenton Hall Entries and Skylight Historic Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2010-01) Campus Planning, Design & Construction, University of Oregon
Since it was built in 1906, Fenton Hall has undergone numerous changes including significant revisions to the entry facade and stair. The current entry reflects the 1936 Lawrence Holford and Allyn design. Since this time only minor changes to the entry’s interior and exterior have been made including changes to interior and exterior lighting, floor finishes, and the stair balustrade and nosing. It is assumed that a number of small, unnoted changes have been made to accommodate new electrical, fire suppression, ventilation, and plumbing systems.
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Gerlinger Hall Alumni Lounge Distinguishing Features Report
(University of Oregon, 2016-03-16) Campus Planning and Facilities, University of Oregon
Gerlinger Hall (originally called Women’s Memorial Hall) at the University of Oregon was originally designed for two primary functions. One was women’s physical education. The second was to support “the social life of the University family.”1 Gerlinger Hall’s east wing was specifically designed for these social events. The Alumni Lounge (originally called Alumni Hall), and its associated East Stair and East Lobby, all of which exist today, still exhibit this intention and continues to be used for university and community events. The Alumni Lounge and its associated spaces, the East Stair, and East Lobby, are significant to Gerlinger Hall and the greater UO campus because of its craftsmanship and its association with the significant university figure, Mrs. Gerlinger, and campus architect, Ellis Lawrence. Much of the original historic fabric of the Alumni Lounge has been retained and it continues to be the most intact historic interior on campus. The Lounge, along with the building, Gerlinger Hall, is nationally recognized for its significance. In 1992 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. As stewards of the University and in compliance with the State Historic Preservation Office’s policies, it will be important to continue to retain as much of the historic fabric of the Lounge and its associated spaces as possible. Any alterations should not detract from the room’s distinguishing features. These features, further detailed information, and recommendations are outlined below.
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Gerlinger Hall Preliminary Historic Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2014-01) Campus Planning, Design and Construction, University of Oregon
This preliminary assessment identifies and documents the exterior historic features of Gerlinger Hall. The assessment, which was finalized by Campus Planning and Real Estate staff, was made in consultation with the project manager for the upcoming Gerlinger Hall Restoration Project. A preliminary historic window assessment also has been completed for Gerlinger Hall and should be referred to for in-depth information and documentation of the windows. The surveyed areas for this preliminary historic assessment include the building’s facades, gymnasium windows, skylights, out buildings, and laundry room. Understanding the historic significance of Gerlinger Hall is crucial to evaluating and preserving its valuable architectural features. The assessed areas are shown on the Surveyed Areas and Ranking map (p. 5). Each area with potential historic significance is assigned a ranking of primary, secondary, or tertiary. This ranking is based on the level of historic significance (high, medium, or low) and level of integrity, defined as the degree to which the key historic elements are evident today (excellent, good, fair, or poor). Refer to Appendix A for a full description of the ranking methodology.
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Knight Library Preliminary Historic Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2022-10) Campus Planning and Facilities, University of Oregon
This assessment identifies the exterior (including landscape elements) and interior historic features and spaces of the 1937 Knight Library structure. This historic assessment does not apply to the subsequent 1950, 1966, and 1994 building additions. Understanding the building’s historic significance is the first step to evaluating and preserving its valuable architectural and landscape features. This assessment is intended to be used as a resource when making recommendations for treatment of Knight Library during any alterations or additions. The assessed areas are shown on the Surveyed Areas and Ranking map (pg. 4). Each area with potential historic significance is assigned a ranking of primary, secondary, or tertiary. This ranking is based on the level of historic significance (high, medium, or low) and level of integrity, defined as the degree to which the key historic elements are evident today (excellent, good, fair, or poor). Refer to Appendix A -- for a full description of the ranking methodology.
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McArthur Court Preliminary Historic Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2022-04) Campus Planning and Facilities, University of Oregon
This assessment identifies the historic features of McArthur Court's exterior (including landscape elements) and interior spaces. Understanding the building’s historic significance is the first step to evaluating and preserving its valuable architectural and landscape features. This assessment is intended to be used as a resource when making recommendations for treatment of McArthur Court during any alterations or additions. The assessed areas are shown on the Surveyed Areas and Ranking map (pg. 4). Each area with potential historic significance is assigned a ranking of primary, secondary, or tertiary. This ranking is based on the level of historic significance (high, medium, or low) and level of integrity, defined as the degree to which the key historic elements are evident today (excellent, good, fair, or poor). Refer to Appendix A -- for a full description of the ranking methodology.
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McMorran House and Gardens Brochure
(University of Oregon, 2016-01) Campus Planning, University of Oregon
George McMorran was a very successful businessman, from the beginning of his partnership with Carl Washburne in 1910 until McMorran sold his shares to Washburne in 1937. They started in the dry goods industry working from a single small room. Within a year of opening, McMorran and Washburne became one of the most popular stores in Eugene. In 1921 they relocated to the Tiffany Building (then known as the Cockerline and Weatherbee building) on the northeast corner of 8th Avenue and Willamette Street. This building is still intact and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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McMorran House and Gardens History
(University of Oregon, 2010-02) Campus Planning, Design and Construction, University of Oregon
The McMorran House was built for George McMorran in 1925 during a time when Eugene was experiencing its largest building and population boom, in accordance with the designs of Roscoe D. Hemenway, a respected architect and George H. Otten, landscape architect. George McMorran, was a man who greatly influenced the commercial life of Eugene and was also deeply involved in the organization and life of the community. George McMorran sold the house to the University of Oregon in 1941. Every resident thereafter has been a president of the University of Oregon and, therefore, has had a profound impact on the university. Roscoe D. Hemenway, a UO graduate and an acclaimed Portland architect known for his period revival style residential work, designed the McMorran house. The house is an excellent example of the Tudor Revival/Norman Farmhouse-style exemplified by its steeply-pitched, hipped roof; massive chimneys; dominant façade with decorative brickwork; oriel window; and pronounced entryway. The expansive gardens are likely the work of George H. Otten, another UO grad and well-known Oregon landscape architect.
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McMorran House Preliminary Historic Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2022-03) Campus Planning and Facilities, University of Oregon
This assessment identifies the historic features of the McMorran House exterior (including landscape elements) and interior spaces. Understanding the building’s historic significance is the first step to evaluating and preserving its valuable architectural and landscape features. This assessment is intended to be used as a resource when making recommendations for treatment of the McMorran House during any alterations or additions. The assessed areas are shown on the Surveyed Areas and Ranking maps (pg. 5). Each area with potential historic significance is assigned a ranking of primary, secondary, tertiary, or noncontributing. This ranking is based on the level of historic significance (high, medium, or low) and level of integrity, defined as the degree to which the key historic elements are evident today (excellent, good, fair, or poor). Refer to Appendix A for a full description of the ranking methodology.
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Preliminary Gerlinger Hall Window Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2013-04) Campus Planning, Design and Construction, University of Oregon
Built in 1921 and designed by Ellis F. Lawrence, Gerlinger Hall was used originally as the women’s gymnasium. It is part of the Women’s Memorial Quadrangle Ensemble, along with Hendricks Hall and Susan Campbell Hall, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in October 1992.
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Straub Hall Interiors Preliminary Historic Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2011-01) Campus Planning, Design and Construction, University of Oregon
Straub Hall is identified as a building with secondary historic significance (UO 4.0 Survey of Buildings). This means that it is likely to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Therefore, it is important to identify historically significant features and consider ways to preserve them. Each interior space with potential historic significance is assigned a ranking of high, medium, or low. In addition, the space’s integrity, defined as the degree to which the key historic elements are evident today, is ranked excellent, good, fair, or poor. Refer to the Appendix D for a description of the ranking methodology.
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Straub Hall Window Condition Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2011-05) Campus Planning, Design and Construction, University of Oregon
The scale of Condition used for this survey is as follows: EXCELLENT = only superficial damage (like chipping paint), GOOD = will require some invasive repair to parts, FAIR = will require extensive invasive repair to parts, and POOR = window parts are unsalvagable. Overall, the assessed Straub Hall windows are in GOOD condition. This survey sought to assess all windows in the building, including basement windows and roof windows/skylights. Most of the damage to the windows is superficial. Areas most affected are the brick sills and the exterior wood sill/casings’ paint. In areas that have been without proper paint coverage (mainly the south and west facades), checking of the wood sills has occurred. Unless otherwise noted all window parts and hardware appear to be original. Most windows in the building, excluding select few that correspond with staircases or the like, have be designed to be operable. Some of these windows have since become inoperable for various reasons. Some of these windows are currently considered inoperable but only need new weight cords to be operable. The majority of the windows on the first, second, and third floors are double hung with wood muntins. The basement windows are mostly double casement windows or double hung, both with wood muntins. There are four windows that are double height. These are in the staircases stretching between the third and fourth floors.
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University Hall Preliminary Historic Assessment
(Univeristy of Oregon, 2022-01) Campus Planning and Facilities, University of Oregon
This assessment identifies the historic features of University Hall’s exterior (including landscape elements) and interior spaces. Understanding the building’s historic significance is the first step to evaluating and preserving its valuable architectural and landscape features. This assessment is intended to be used as a resource when making recommendations for treatment of University Hall during any alterations or additions. The assessed areas are shown on the Surveyed Areas and Ranking map (pg. 4). Each area with potential historic significance is assigned a ranking of primary, secondary, or tertiary. This ranking is based on the level of historic significance (high, medium, or low) and level of integrity, defined as the degree to which the key historic elements are evident today (excellent, good, fair, or poor). Refer to Appendix A -- for a full description of the ranking methodology.
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Villard Hall Preliminary Historic Assessment
(University of Oregon, 2022-01) Campus Planning and Facilities, University of Oregon
This assessment identifies the historic features of University Hall’s exterior (including landscape elements) and interior spaces. Understanding the building’s historic significance is the first step to evaluating and preserving its valuable architectural and landscape features. This assessment is intended to be used as a resource when making recommendations for treatment of University Hall during any alterations or additions. The assessed areas are shown on the Surveyed Areas and Ranking map (pg. 4). Each area with potential historic significance is assigned a ranking of primary, secondary, or tertiary. This ranking is based on the level of historic significance (high, medium, or low) and level of integrity, defined as the degree to which the key historic elements are evident today (excellent, good, fair, or poor). Refer to Appendix A -- for a full description of the ranking methodology.

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