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Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon

Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon is a historic place in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001082.

Eugene, Lane County, OregonListed April 11, 1972NRIS #72001082★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon?

University Hall, formerly Deady Hall, is a historic building located in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It was built from 1873 to 1876 by W. H. Abrams to a design by architect William W. Piper. It was the University of Oregon's first building, and remained the university's only building for almost ten years after its construction. After the university gained other buildings, it was known simply as the "Old Building", but in 1893 it was renamed "Deady Hall" in honor of Matthew Deady, Oregon's first federal judge. Ironically, Deady believed that state universities were of little use to anybody, and in 1857, during the Oregon Constitutional Convention, Deady moved to strike the section authorizing a university from the Oregon State Constitution. His efforts were initially successful, although by the 1870s a state university had become inevitable, and the building that bears his name was constructed in spite of Deady's earlier objections. In another twist of fate, Deady was first president of the university's Board of Regents.

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Listing details

Name
Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon
City
Eugene
County
Lane County
State
Oregon
Listed on the National Register
April 11, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001082
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
44.04703, -123.07695
When was Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon listed on the National Register?

Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 11, 1972.

Where is Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon located?

Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon is located in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon at approximately 44.04703, -123.07695. See the map above.

Is Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Deady and Villard Halls, University of Oregon is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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