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1

Lieuallen Administration Building

The first and second floors were built in 1936 with the third floor added in 1947. This Moderne style building was designed by Portland’s architect John V. Bennes, who designed several other buildings on campus. The building is named for Dr. Roy Lieuallen, former President of Oregon College of Education and Chancellor of the State System of Higher Education.

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Campbell Hall

Built in 1871, with three later additions in 1917, this Gothic Revival style building used to have a large bell tower, which was blown down in the 1962 Columbus Day Storm. The auditorium was also destroyed. Campbell Hall is the oldest landmark in Monmouth, and is the oldest building in Oregon’s public system of higher education.

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Sequoia Tree

The tree was planted in 1887 when the University was known as the Oregon State Normal School. It is one of the tallest living decorated holiday trees in the USA. In 2010, the tree measured 125 feet tall. The tradition of lighting the tree for Christmas began in 1967.

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Maple Hall

This building was completed in 1913 as the College gymnasium and recreation center. A.E. Doyle of Portland designed the Tudor Style barn-like structure to match the architecture of other buildings in the inner quad. Maple Hall is now the campus dance studio.

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The Cottage

Built as a residence hall 1917, it housed chosen women who met certain academic and social requirements. John V. Bennes, a familiar architect to the College, designed The Cottage in the Old English Norman Style.

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Todd Hall

This Tudor Style building was constructed in 1912 with additions built in 1917 and 1921. The building was named in honor of Jessica Todd, the first Dean of Women at the school. Todd Hall was the first dormitory on campus. The building now houses the Teaching Research Institute. The ghost of Jessica Todd is rumored to still roam Todd Hall and The Cottage.

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Campus Elementary School - Instructional Technology Center

This Jacobean Style building was constructed in 1915 to replace a wooden structure from the 1880s, which at the time housed Monmouth's only school. In 1986, the building use changed from training future teachers to the instructional technology center.

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Gentle House

This Victorian Style house was built circa 1880 and was purchased by the Gentle family in 1914 with 150 acres of land. Catharine Gentle donated the house and land to Western Oregon State College Development Foundation in 1981. The house is now availible for community events.

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