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  • Johnson, Susan; Helwick, Sarah; Steverson, Erica (University of Oregon, 2006)
    Built in the Mediterranean style, Condon Hall was designed by Ellis Lawrence. The original portion is a two-story brick building with a rectangular footprint. From the main east entry, terra cotta tiles create a Roman ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Mertz, Kathleen; Mendoca, Elise (University of Oregon, 2006)
    This building was designed by Ellis Lawrence in 1925 to house the press operations on campus. It is a simple rectangular poured concrete building with a rough stucco finish and multi-pane metal windows. Per the original ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Flathman, Jennifer; Pochert, Erin (University of Oregon, 2006)
    The Physical Education Building is a good example of the association between campus planner and architect Ellis Lawrence with the Public Works Administration (PWA). The PWA provided the funding for the construction of the ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Mertz, Kathleen; Mendoca, Elise (University of Oregon, 2006)
    This building was designed by Ellis Lawrence and was one of the last of his buildings to be built in his lifetime. It cost the University of Oregon approximately $50,000 by the time it was completed in May 1946. It closely ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Stoller, Melissa; Burk, Kathryn (University of Oregon, 2006)
    Peterson Hall, formerly known as the Education Building, is a brick, Mediterranean style building constructed in 1916. It was designed along with Gilbert Hall, formerly known as the Commerce Building, to be twin “entry ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Burk, Kathryn; Stoller, Melissa (University of Oregon, 2006)
    Designed by Warren H. Williams, noted architect of iron front buildings from Albany to Portland, Villard Hall was the second building constructed on the University of Oregon campus due to a grant from University patron ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Lingo, Shawn; Mauro, Jeremy (University of Oregon, 2006)
    The Education B Building, or Education West, designed by Ellis Lawrence, was built at the same time as the Education East building. Education West was originally built as the home for the University High School when it ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Dietzler, Karl (University of Oregon, 2006)
    This Georgian brick building was designed by the prominent architect Ellis Lawrence and constructed in 1921. Originally designed as a women’s dormitory, it now serves as University offices. It is very similar in appearance ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Burk, Melissa; Stoller, Kathryn (University of Oregon, 2006)
    Ellis Lawrence designed the Men’s Dormitory in the Colonial Revival style, the style reserved for his secondary campus buildings (ie, those not on the Memorial Quadrangle) such as Education West and East. This is also ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Dietzler, Karl (University of Oregon, 2006)
    Friendly Hall was the fourth building to be constructed by the University of Oregon. It was designed by architects Whidden and Lewis, who were outstanding in their field. According to the campus architecture guide compiled ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Welch, Dustin; Blaser, Andrea (University of Oregon, 2006)
    The Journalism Building is a rectangular structure of the Half Modern style. It has 3 stories, a concrete foundation, and has a brick wall exterior. The roof is flat and is composed of built up roofing. It has multi-pane, ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Mertz, Kathleen; Mendoca, Elise (University of Oregon, 2006)
    Dr. George Haskell Collier was a Physics professor at the University of Oregon from 1879-1895 and had bought 9.5 acres of land adjacent to the school for his family’s residence. The Collier House was completed in May 1886, ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Flathman, Jennifer; Pochert, Erin (University of Oregon, 2006)
    In the period following World War II, the University of Oregon experienced increasing enrollment and a need for buildings to house rapidly expanding programs. One of the areas that experienced the greatest growth was the ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Welch, Dustin; Blaser, Andrea (University of Oregon, 2006)
    McArthur Court was named after Clifton N. “Pat” McArthur, who was the first president of the ASUO, first editor of the school newspaper, the student director of athletics, and Speaker of the Oregon legislature and ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Mertz, Kathleen; Mendoca, Elise (University of Oregon, 2006)
    This building was built in 1960 as an extension of the growing science division on campus. Early reports show it to house the geology program, which had split from the geography program in 1958. While the creative writing ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Burk, Kathryn; Stoller, Melissa (University of Oregon, 2006)
    Designed by Annand & Kennedy Architects & Engineers of Portland, the University Theatre was approved by the Board of Regents in April of 1948. Many students, alumni, professors and staff voiced objections to the plan to ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Mertz, Kathleen; Mendoca, Elise (University of Oregon, 2006)
    The Earl Complex, also identified as Virgil D. Earl Hall, was completed in 1955 as an addition to Straub Hall. The design reflects the International style popular in the post-war period. This complex was named for Virgil ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Lingo, Shawn; Mauro, Jeremy (University of Oregon, 2006)
    The Education A Building, or Education East, designed by Ellis Lawrence, was built at the same time as the Education West building. Education East was originally built as the home for the School of Education, begun in ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Stoller, Melissa; Burk, Kathryn (University of Oregon, 2006)
    The Volcanology building was constructed in 1936 as the campus infirmary. It was initially planned as part of a larger three story complex in a different location. The current simplified two story version was built instead. ...
  • Johnson, Susan; Pochert, Erin; Flathman, Jennifer (University of Oregon, 2006)
    The construction of Science III in 1973 demonstrates the continued importance of science on the University of Oregon campus. Growth and increased specialization within the science disciplines meant that the departments ...

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