Gerlinger Hall Alumni Lounge Distinguishing Features Report
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Date
2016-03-16
Authors
Campus Planning and Facilities, University of Oregon
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University of Oregon
Abstract
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.
Description
58 pages
Keywords
detailing, lighting, architecture