List of University of Oregon buildings


real estate includes buildings in a variety of architectural styles and eras. Many buildings on the main campus were designed by Ellis F. Lawrence, who joined the university in 1914 as campus planner, but by 1915 he had founded the School of Architecture and had become chief architect of the university. Lawrence also held a commission to design all buildings on campus as long as he remained in charge of the School of Architecture. This commission was a source of extra income for Lawrence, and he designed buildings until his death in 1946. Some of the Lawrence buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Others are not themselves listed but are included in NRHP site surveys. The Memorial Quadrangle, for example, contains buildings listed as contributing resources in the site survey for the Knight Library. These buildings are Condon Hall, Chapman Hall, and the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, although the museum is also separately listed. The Women's Memorial Quadrangle is listed on the NRHP, and it contains three more Lawrence buildings which are contributing resources, Gerlinger Hall, Hendricks Hall, and Susan Campbell Hall.
Although the Lawrence era was highly significant in defining the real estate of the University of Oregon, some buildings predated Lawrence. Deady Hall, for example, opened in 1876, and it was known as the "old building" when Villard Hall opened in 1886. Villard was the "new building."
The university continues to design and build, acquire and renovate, with attention to the campus planning process known as The Oregon Experiment. Buildings are seen as solutions in the pattern language of campus planning. The university adheres to the Campus Plan, a document that defines policies and processes within the context of pattern language.
The following table includes most but not all University of Oregon buildings. Bungalow houses in the area of Villard, Moss, and Columbia Streets are not included. Satellite research areas such as Pine Mountain Observatory are not included. Some off-campus buildings in which the university maintains a strategic partnership with other organizations are not included. These structures are listed in the Campus Plan mentioned above. Whenever possible, the origin of proper names is listed in the notes. When the relevant year could not be determined, 0000 is listed.
NameYearLocationImageDescription
Computing Center1967Historic Core
The computing center was constructed to coordinate campus-wide information services.
Deady Hall1876Historic Core
Deady Hall was named in 1893 for Judge Matthew Deady, Oregon's first federal judge.
NRHP Reference: 72001082
Part of the old campus
James F. Miller Theatre Complex2008Historic Core
Named for University donor and patron of the arts James F. Miller. The complex includes Villard Hall and the Hope and Robinson theaters.
Villard Hall1886Historic Core
The building was named for Henry Villard, the University's first benefactor. Villard Hall is part of the James F. Miller Theatre Complex.
NRHP Reference: 72001083
Part of the old campus
Robinson Theatre1949Historic Core
Named for Professor Emeritus Horace Robinson. Part of the James F. Miller Theatre Complex..
Fenton Hall1906Historic Core
Originally the library and then the law school, Fenton Hall was named in 1938 after Judge William D. Fenton, an early UO benefactor. The courtroom scene from the movie National Lampoon's Animal House was filmed at Fenton Hall.
Part of the old campus
Lillis Business Complex2003Historic Core
Named for University donors Chuck and Gwen Lillis, the complex is home to the Lundquist College of Business and includes Lillis Hall, Anstett Hall, Peterson Hall, and the Chiles Business Center.
Lillis Hall2003Historic Core
Named for University donors Charles and Gwen Lillis, Lillis Hall was constructed on the former site of Gilbert Hall and is part of the Lillis Business Complex.
Anstett Hall1916Historic Core
Named for University donors Joseph and Hope Anstett, Anstett Hall opened in the renovated space of the former East Gilbert Hall and is part of the Lillis Business Complex.
Peterson Hall1916Historic Core
Named for University donors Ronald and Patricia Peterson, Peterson Hall opened in the renovated space of the former West Gilbert Hall and is part of the Lillis Business Complex.
Chiles Business Center1985Historic Core
Named for University donors Earl and Virginia Chiles, the Chiles Business Center houses a business technology center and computer labs at the Lundquist College of Business
McKenzie Hall1970Historic Core
Originally constructed to house the new Law Center, the building was renovated in 1999 and renamed Grayson Hall, then in 2002 it was renamed McKenzie Hall and houses information services, computing labs, the Department of History, and the Department of Cinema Studies.
Chapman Hall1939Historic Core
Named for Charles H. Chapman, president of the university from 1893 to 1896, Chapman Hall houses the Robert D. Clark Honors College.
Part of the Memorial Quad, NRHP Reference: 86001224
Condon Hall1925Historic Core
Named for Professor Thomas Condon, the University's first geology professor, Condon Hall houses the Department of Geography.
Part of the Memorial Quad, NRHP Reference: 90000370
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art1933Historic Core
Named for University donor Jordan Schnitzer, the museum received its current name after a major renovation in 2005.
Part of the Memorial Quad, NRHP Reference: 90000370
NRHP Reference: 86001224
Knight Library1937Historic Core
Named for University donor Phil Knight, the library received its current name after a major renovation in 1994. The library is part of the Memorial Quad, honoring the athletes of the university, students who fought in the Spanish–American War and World War I, and senior class president Robert Bailey who drowned in the mill race.
Part of the Memorial Quad, NRHP Reference: 90000370
Prince Lucien Campbell Hall1968Historic Core
Named for university president Prince Lucien Campbell, PLC is home to many departments and a large auditorium. The Oregon Companion described PLC as "...a pugnaciously ugly eight-story semi-skyscraper office building" and adds, "He deserved better."
Part of the Memorial Quad
Gerlinger Hall1921Historic Core
Originally Woman's Memorial Hall, the building was renamed in 1929 for Irene Hazard Gerlinger, first woman regent and fundraising donor.
Part of Women's Memorial Quadrangle, NRHP Reference: 92001320
Gerlinger Annex1969Historic Core
Gerlinger Annex houses the department of dance. It was named for Irene Hazard Gerlinger, first woman regent and fundraising donor.
Part of Women's Memorial Quadrangle
Hendricks Hall1918Historic Core
Named for active donor Thomas G. Hendricks and originally a women's dorm, the building is now home to the Career Center, the Department of Women's and Gender Studies, the Department of Planning, Public Policy and Management, the Center for the Study of Women in Society and the Center for Latino/a and Latin American Studies.
Part of Women's Memorial Quadrangle, NRHP Reference: 92001320
Susan Campbell Hall1921Historic Core
Named for Susan Campbell, wife of university president Prince Lucien Campbell, Susan Campbell Hall was originally a women's dorm
Part of Women's Memorial Quadrangle, NRHP Reference: 92001320
Clinical Services Building1970Southwest Campus
The Clinical Services Building is part of the College of Education
Alder Building1921Southwest Campus
Named for nearby Alder Street, Alder Building houses the Department of Ethnic Studies in the former headquarters building for Greek-lettered social clubs
Lorry I. Lokey Education Building1921Southwest Campus
An addition to the original 1921 construction was completed in 1980 and is the university's first pattern language building. The complex was renamed for donor Lorry Lokey in 2007.
HEDCO Education Building2009Southwest Campus
Named for donor foundation HEDCO
DeBusk Memorial Center1923Southwest Campus
Named for Burchard Woodson DeBusk, professor of education, the DeBusk Center is now part of the Lokey Education Building.
Education Annex1923Southwest Campus
Original construction was behind Johnson Hall, the building was moved to its present location in 1979
MarAbel B. Frohnmayer Music Building1924Southwest Campus
Home of the School of Music and Dance, the building was renamed in 2005 for the mother of former university president David B. Frohnmayer
Beall Concert Hall1924Southwest Campus
The concert hall was constructed as part of the adjacent music building and named in 1973 for donor Robert Vinton Beall
Allen Hall1953Historic Core
Named for Eric Allen, first dean of the School of Journalism.
Collier House1886Historic Core
Originally the home of George Collier, professor of physics and chemistry, Collier house has been a campus building since 1896.
Erb Memorial Union1950Northeast Central Campus
The student union building, named for Donald Erb, seventh president of the university. Erb Memorial Union commemorates members of the university community who served during World War II.
Earl Complex1955Northeast Central Campus
Named for Virgil D. Earl, former director of athletics and the person who hired Bill Bowerman, the Earl Complex includes residence halls named for former faculty: McClure, Morton, Sheldon, Stafford, and Young.
Carson Hall1949Northeast Central Campus
Named for Luella Clay Carson, professor of English and dean of women, Carson is a residence hall.
Walton Complex1950Northeast Central Campus
Named for Judge Joshua J. Walton, credited with bringing the University of Oregon to Eugene, the Walton Complex includes residence halls Adams, Clark, DeCou, Douglass, Dyment, Hawthorne, McAlister, Schafer, Smith, and Sweetser.
Living Learning Center2006Northeast Central Campus
North and south residence halls are part of the Living Learning Center.
Friendly Hall1893Historic Core
Named for Sampson H. Friendly, an early donor and member of the original board of regents, Friendly Hall was constructed as a coed dorm and dining facility. In 1928 the building was converted to classrooms and offices.
Johnson Hall1915Historic Core
The Administration Building was renamed in 1918 for John Wesley Johnson, first president of the university.
NRHP Reference: 85001351
Lawrence Hall1914Historic Core
Home of the School of Architecture, Lawrence Hall is an amalgamation of buildings and renovations near and adjacent to the 1901 Mechanical Hall. It was named for Ellis F. Lawrence, noted architect and founding dean of the school of architecture, in 1957.
Straub Hall1928Northeast Central Campus
Originally a men's dormitory, the building was named in 1933 for John Straub, dean of men and professor of Greek.
Agate Hall1924East Campus
Originally Roosevelt Junior High School, the building was renamed Condon Elementary School in 1950, and when acquired by the university in 1984 it became Agate Hall, named for nearby Agate Street.
Agate House1924East Campus
Agate House was named for nearby Agate Hall when the university acquired the property in 1984. A 1925 bungalo, the house had been owned by the Eugene School District and used for classroom space.
William W. Knight Law Center1999East Campus
Named for publishing executive Bill Knight, the building is home to the School of Law.
Many Nations Longhouse2005East Campus
The longhouse reflects the university's Native American initiative, and all nine federally recognized tribes in Oregon participated in the dedication.
Oregon Hall1974Northeast Campus
Oregon Hall is home to the Registrar and other administrative services
Student Health Center1966Northeast Central Campus
The health center provides outpatient services to registered students
Museum of Natural and Cultural History1987East Campus
The museum offers a variety of cultural and geologic exhibits
Lorry I. Lokey Science Complex2006Northeast Campus
The Science Complex is named for university donor Lorry I. Lokey and includes 12 buildings housing various laboratories, classrooms, and departments of the physical sciences.
Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library2016Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex, the building was renamed after an extensive renovation in 2016 for Allan Price, a former UO Vice President.
Cascade Hall1946Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex, the building formally housed the natural history museum
Cascade Annex1946Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex, the building formally housed the natural history museum
Columbia Hall1960Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex, constructed on the former site of the men's gymnasium.
Deschutes Hall1990Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex, Deschutes Hall takes a name given by French-Canadian trappers to the Deschutes River, important to Native American livelihood. The building is home to the Department of Computer and Information Science.
Huestis Hall1973Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex. Huestis Hall was originally named Science III. In 1986 it was renamed for Ralph Huestis, professor of biology.
Klamath Hall1967Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex. Originally named Science II, the building is home to the departments of biology and chemistry and was renamed in 1990 for the Klamath people.
Onyx Bridge1962Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex. The building is named for nearby Onyx Street over which the building was constructed.
Pacific Hall1952Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex. The building was originally named Science I but renamed in 1990, sometime subsequent to Magellan's naming of the "peaceful sea."
Streisinger Hall1990Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex. Named for George Streisinger, professor of molecular biology. Wife Lotte Streisinger founded the Eugene Saturday Market.
Willamette Hall1990Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex and home to the Department of Physics. Whilamut is a Kalapuya word meaning, "Where the river ripples and runs fast."
Robert and Beverly Lewis Integrative Science Building2012Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex and named for donors Robert and Beverly Lewis.
Volcanology1936Northeast Campus
Part of the Lokey Science Complex, originally the building was the infirmary. A physician's apartment was added on the roof in 1951, and the building was retasked and the name changed in 1968, reflecting the importance of the then-new Center for Volcanology.
Riverfront Research Park1992Riverfront Area
The Riverfront Research Park is a strategic partnership between the university and various high-tech and research-based companies. Over 70 tenant companies and organizations have located in the park in privately owned buildings on land owned by the State of Oregon.
Wilkinson House0000Riverfront Area
Named in 1974 for Jack Wilkinson, professor of art, the house provides office and classroom space.
Millrace I1986Riverfront Area
Named for the nearby Millrace, Millrace I is an office area and studio space for art students.
Millrace II1986Riverfront Area
Named for the nearby Millrace, Millrace II is an office area and studio space for art students.
Millrace III0000Riverfront Area
Named for the nearby Millrace, Millrace III is an office area and studio space for art students.
Millrace IV0000Riverfront Area
Named for the nearby Millrace, Millrace III is an office area and studio space for art students.
Fine Arts Studios A, B, C, D0000Riverfront Area
Studio and teaching space for art students.
Urban Farm1986Riverfront Area
An organic and sustainable farm where students learn to grow their own food
Zebrafish International Resource Center2000Riverfront Area
A facility for researching zebrafish genetics and pathologies that also provides animal specimins to the research community.
Central Power Plant1950Riverfront Area
The Central Power Plant delivers electricity, water, steam, compressed air, and natural gas to campus buildings.
Campus Operations0000Riverfront Area
Campus Operations buildings include departments of Facilities Services, Custodial Services, Utilities Services, and Capital Construction
Franklin Building2012Riverfront Area
Named for nearby Franklin Boulevard, the Franklin Building is the temporary home of the Department of Psychology.
Rainier Building0000Riverfront Area
University Telecommunications Services are headquartered at the Rainier Building
John E. Jaqua Center for Student Athletes2010East Campus
Named for Nike board member John Jaqua, the building is a study center for student athletes.
Cheryl Ramberg Ford and Allyn Ford Alumni Center2011East Campus
Named for donors Cheryl and Allyn Ford.
Matthew Knight Arena2011East Campus
Named for Matthew Knight, son of donor Phil Knight, the arena is a multi-purpose venue and home to Oregon Ducks basketball teams.
East Campus Graduate Village2001East Campus
A residence hall for graduate students.
Bean Complex1963East Campus
Named for Robert S. Bean, Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, the complex includes residence halls named for former faculty, Caswell, DeBusk, Thornton, Willcox, Moore, Parsons, Ganoe, and Henderson.
Hamilton Complex1962East Campus
Named for Judge James Hamilton, the complex includes residence halls named for former faculty, Burgess, Collier, Cedar, Robbins, Spiller, Tingle, McClain, Cloran, Boynton, and Watson.
Global Scholars Hall2012East Campus
Global Scholars Hall is an undergraduate residence hall.
Moss Street Children's Center2012East Campus
The center offers childcare for the university community.
Vivian Olum Child Development Center2000East Campus
Named for Vivian Olum, professor of counseling psychology and wife of university president Paul Olum, the center specializes in child development.
High School Equivalency Center1967East Campus
The center helps migratory and seasonal farm workers obtain an equivalency diploma.
Labor Education and Resource Center1977East Campus
The center offers training in labor related issues.
Military Science Building0000East Campus
The National Defense Act of 1916 established military training at the University of Oregon.
McArthur Court1926Southeast Campus
Named for Clifton N. McArthur, first student body president, Mac Court was replaced by Matthew Knight Arena in 2011. In 2001, The Sporting News named Mac Court the "best gym in America," and it was one of Sports Illustrated's 1995 twelve toughest places to play in college basketball.
Esslinger Hall1936Southeast Campus
The Physical Education Building was named for Arther A. Esslinger, dean of health, physical education, and recreation, in 1975.
Student Recreation Center1999Southeast Campus
The center includes strength and fitness training areas.
Bowerman Family Building1991Southeast Campus
Named for donors who represent the family of Bill Bowerman, the building is home to the International Institute for Sport and Human Performance
Hayward Field1919Southeast Campus
Named for track coach Bill Hayward, the original plan was for a football field, but a cinder track was added in 1921. The field became a track-only venue when Autzen Stadium was constructed in 1967.
Outdoor Program Barn1991Southeast Campus
The outdoor program began in 1967, and the barn was constructed to house the 24-year accumulation of gear.
Howe Field1936Southeast Campus
Named for Herbert Crombie Howe, a professor of English and advisor to the athletic department, the field was designed for baseball but converted to softball in 1987.
Agate Apartments0000Southeast Campus
Named for nearby Agate Street, the apartments are part of student family housing.
Autzen Stadium1967Autzen Stadium Complex
Named for the Autzen Foundation and donor Thomas E. Autzen, the stadium is home to the Oregon Ducks football team.
PK Park2009Autzen Stadium Complex
Named for fundraiser and former athletic director Pat Kilkenny, the park is home to the Oregon Ducks baseball team and the minor league Eugene Emeralds.
Moshofsky Sports Center1998Autzen Stadium Complex
Named for donors Ed and Elaine Moshofsky, the center is an indoor sports practice facility.
Casanova Center1991Autzen Stadium Complex
Named for athletic director Len Casanova, the center contains skyboxes, training, and office space.
Hatfield-Dowlin Complex2013Autzen Stadium Complex
Named for the maternal families of Phil and Penny Knight, the complex includes training and office space.
Romania Building2005Off Campus
The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Eugene operated from this site in 1947, and the Coca-Cola warehouse was constructed in 1949. In 1960, Chevrolet dealer Lew Williams built a Googie style showroom adjacent to the warehouse. Joe Romania purchased the dealership in 1969, and in 1988 received the University of Oregon Pioneer Award. His son, Steve Romania, sold the property to the university in 2005. Since that time, the building has again been used as a warehouse, and the large, Googie windows have been boarded. The building is named for the Romania family.
NRHP Reference: 11000329
UO Police East Building2011Off Campus
Headquarters of the university police department
Parking and Transportation Building2013Off Campus
Originally the 1960s-era Oregon State Department of Motor Vehicles Eugene office, the building was acquired by the university and renovated.
UO Annex0000Off Campus
Office and storage space
Peacehealth North0000Off Campus
Administrative office space
Riley Hall0000Off Campus
A former dorm at Northwest Christian University, Riley was purchased by the University of Oregon as a residence hall.
Barnhart Hall1966Off Campus
Originally the privately owned College Inn, the building became university property in 1975 and was renamed University Inn. It was later renamed for H. Phil Barnhart, director of university housing, in 2001.
Center for Medical Education and Research0000Off Campus
The center provides support and guidance to students at Oregon Health & Science University.
Center for Advancement of Sustainable Living2011East Campus
The Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Living strives to inspire ecologically and socially conscious living practices through experiential learning.
McMorran House1925Off Campus
Named for George McMorran, the original owner, the house was purchased by the university in 1941 as the official residence of the university president.
White Stag Block1888Off Campus
A campus named for the White Stag Building, also known as the Hirsch-Weis building in Portland, Oregon, the White Stag Block is home to the Portland campus of the University of Oregon. In 2006 the university purchased, renovated, and combined three buildings, the Bickel Block Building, the Skidmore Block Building, and the White Stag Building.
Old Town Historic District NRHP Reference: 75001597
KWAX1951Off Campus
KWAX is a listener-supported FM radio broadcast station owned by the university.
Kalapuya Ilihi2017East Campus
44°02'29.6"N 123°04'02.6"W		Kalapuya Ilihi is an undergraduate residence hall. The hall is named in honor of the Kalapuya, the indigenous people of the Willamette Valley.