Architectural Timelines 1940-1949 Architecture of the University of Oregon

Timeline of UO's Architectural History

Unless otherwise noted, the date indicates when the building opened. Follow the link to learn more about the history of a building or architect.

Dad's Gates were dedicated in January.
The December 7, 1941, attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor provoked the US to declare war and engage in WWII.
Quonset Huts arrive on campus.

The Southern Pacific Railroad began running on relocated tracks, on the north side of Franklin Blvd.

Enrollment for fall jumped 47% to 2,453 compared to 1,664 in 1944. A major housing and classroom space shortage resulted. Parts of Gerlinger and Villard were remodeled to provide housing. Fraternities started to reopen.
Erb Memorial Union. Architect: Lawrence & Lawrence Design work begans; carried forward by Law rence, Tucker, and Wallmann.

Ellis F. Lawrence died on Feb. 17 at Collier House. He had a room in Collier House from 1942 until his death.
Physical Plant Shops. (Cascade Annex). Architect: Ellis F. Lawrence.
Trailers and prefab housing arrive to accommodate post-war demands.

Columbia (Columbia St.) and Amazon (22nd and Patterson) housing projects are created for married students.
Emerald Hall arrives.
Marion Dean Ross arrived at UO to teach the history of architecture. Ross became one of the first scholars to document Oregon's architectural history. Ross was a principal founder of the regional chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in Eugene, in 2004. In 1992 Ross left a bequest of over one million dollars for a library acquisitions which is used today to buy rare architectural books.
Veterans Memorial Dorms I and II are constructed.

A surplus in the state budget motivated UO to develop and seek approval of a long-range building program. By 1948/49, enrollment was over 6,000.
Central Power Plant. Engineer: J. Donald Kroeker (Portland).
Music Building South Addition. Architect: Wick, Hilgers and Scott.