Historic Resource Survey Form : Education Annex
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Date
2006
Authors
Johnson, Susan
Dietzler, Karl
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University of Oregon
Abstract
Known commonly as a “shack” on campus, this small building was designed by Ellis Lawrence for the purpose of soliciting donations
for his 1923 campus plan. Originally situated behind what is now Johnson Hall, it housed the Alumni Holding Company, the company
formed and charged with raising the funds. It is likely that the original site commanded the view of campus buildings being constructed,
and thus, would be more effective at raising funds.
Of note, the Education Annex was designed to be temporary - - and it is significant that it is the only remaining “shack”’ remaining on
campus, representative of this period in campus history. Unfortunately, it has been moved twice - - once between 1960-1965, from its
original location to a location behind the Education building. In 1979, it was moved again to its current location. Because of this, the
original site integrity is lost.
Based upon as-built data gathered from the Lawrence Building Survey, wall and frame construction is nailed wood frame, windows are
multi-pane wooden double hung sash, with exterior and roof clad in wood shingles. The interior retains the bead-board walls and
ceilings, reportedly used by Lawrence in other buildings, save for the alterations that have been made in recent years (see alteration
description under “Architectural History” above). Additional alterations noted in the Lawrence Survey are the possibility of an additional
window on the rear façade, miscellaneous minor interior wall alterations, and a new raised porch with stairs, ramp and railings.
Description
5 pages
Keywords
cultural resources survey, architecture, history