THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
History
- 1930s. Construction began in Dec. 1935 and ended in Sept. 1936 on the Infirmary. The built project was a modified version of a much grander design with two wings. The new structure replaced a house serving that purpose.
- 1951. A penthouse for the University Physician was added, designed by Lawrence, Tucker, and Wallman.
- 1964. Concrete rear addition, by W. W. Wilson. Sculpture, by Harold Balasz, presents symbols, mostly associated with sciences.
- 1968. The building is renamed Volcanology and converted to classroom and offices. Interior alterations by Banks Upshaw (1969). Its function is replaced by the new Student Health Services Building.
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Photo: The Infirmary in 1936. Source: UO Libraries Special Collections.
To the left (west) is the 1902 gym. In the background is the smokestack from the old power plant, now part of Lawrence Hall.
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Bibliography
Books & Parts of Books
"Infirmary," Ellis Lawrence Building Survey. v.2 (Eugene). Compiled by the Historic Preservation Program, School of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon ; project directors, Michael Shellenbarger, Kimberly Lakin. [Salem, Or.] : State Historic Preservation Office, [1989].
Newspaper Articles (arranged chronologically):
1920s
"Infirmary site changed," Daily Emerald, 10/04/1923, 3
"New hospital called for by resolution, Purpose explained by co-op committee", Daily Emerald, 01/18/1929, 1
"House approves bill to appropriate funds for new infirmary," Daily Emerald, 03/02/1929, 1
"Drive begins for $50,000 infirmary," Daily Emerald, 04/02/1929, 1
"Commence work on infirmary by clearing ground," Daily Emerald, 04/03/1929, 1
1930s
"New infirmary start in sight; plans complete, Work to depend upon P.W.A funds", Daily Emerald, 09/27/1933, 1
"Plans pushed further ahead for infirmary," Daily Emerald, 10/31/1933, 1
"Bids open for infirmary construction,"Building will start between Dec. 1, 15; will be complete fall term, 1936", Daily Emerald, 10/23/1935, 1
"Infirmary site chosen, Thirteenth and Onyx street", Daily Emerald, 11/13/1935, 1
"Infirmary plans are completed," Daily Emerald, 11/22/1935, 1
"PWA officials approve site of infirmary," Daily Emerald, 12/05/1935, 1
"Cement pouring begins at infirmary," Daily Emerald, 02/07/1936, 1
"New infirmary nears completion," Daily Emerald, 03/28/1936, 1
"Infirmary to have ambulance drive," Daily Emerald, 10/13/1937, 3
"Extending a valuable service," Daily Emerald, 04/15/1938, 6
"Pill palace starts re-decorating job," Daily Emerald, 11/17/1945, 7
1950s
"Infirmary's penthouse apartment to house health service doctor," Daily Emerald, 03/29/1951, 1
"[Dr. Fred N.] Miller's penthouse apartment on schedule, Jacoby states," Daily Emerald, 05/16/1951, 1
"26,000 visits yearly made to Infirmary," Daily Emerald, 01/10/1952, 8
"Legislators agree to match $50,000 infirmary loan", Federal appropriation will be returned by students", Daily Emerald, 02/13/1955, 1
1960s
"Soldier admits infirmary raid," Daily Emerald, 05/23/1961, 3
"Infirmary visiting," Daily Emerald, 10/24/1962, 2
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