Deady_and_Villard_Halls,_University_of_Oregon
Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon
United States historic place
University and Villard Halls, University of Oregon are historic academic buildings on the campus the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon. Built in 1876 and 1886 respectively, they are among the oldest surviving academic buildings on the west coast of the United States, and are noted for their Second Empire architecture. They were designated a National Historic Landmarks as a pair in 1977.[1]
Both buildings were extensively altered in the 20th century, with University Hall's interior entirely gutted in 1914.[3] The exteriors, in particular wooden trim elements, suffered due to Oregon's coastal climate. They were both given historically sensitive restoration in the mid-1990s, a process in which students were given the opportunity to participate through classes organized for the purpose.[4]