The building was constructed in 1859 and expanded in 1876. It served as the primary bulding for what is now Oregon State University until 1888, when the new Administration Building (Benton Hall) was completed on the west edge of the original college farm.
The Corvallis Carriage and Wagon Co. factory was located between 11th and 13th Streets next to the Oregon and Pacific railroad. The building was constructed in 1892, but by 1896 the factory had failed.
The parade celebrated the return of the Spanish War Veterans. Graham and Wells building is on the corner at the intersection on 2nd and Jefferson Streets.
View from southwest looking across the intersection of Main (2nd street) and Adams streets. The tower had two tanks, 30,000-gallon capacity each, filled from the Willamette River by the windmill and two steam pumps below the tower. Highest tank was 70 feet above ground. Buildings on street level: Left, implement shed attached to the brick store building J. C. Avery built in the 1850's. It was later occupied by Robnett's Hardware. Between the trees: Chinese laundry with drying sheds behind. Site was later occupied by Old World Center. Behind the telephone pole: blacksmith shop or carriage storage; it was used for both purposes. Right: behind picket fence was a private dwelling. Photo was from the Tom Warren collection.
The Benton County Courthouse is the oldest courthouse in Oregon still being used for its original purpose. Designed by Portland architect Delos D. Neer, construction began in 1888 - the cornerstone is dated July 4, 1888 - and was completed the next year. The cost of the building was $66,689. The foundation was made from basalt and sandstone likely quarried at Witham Hill; the walls were made of locally produced brick. The courthouse was renovated in 1977-78. The building to the left of the courthouse was the county jail, also designed by Neer and built in 1888-89. It was used until 1929, when a new jail was built.
This outing was typical for college students in the 1890's and included plenty of chaperons. Among them in this photo are Professor Moses Craig, who taught botany; Emile Pernot, instructor in photography and photogravure (and the photographer of the picnic); and Mr. Brown, the wagon driver. Included in the wagon are: Mr. Brown; James W. Storms ('92); Marvin Chandler; Henry Andrews ('93); Delia Gellatly ('94); Nellie Davidson ('93); Ida Ray ('92); Walter Palmer ('93); Hattie Bronson ('93); Edith Coote; Altha Leach ('93); Charlie Johnson ('92); Anna Haugh; Mollie Voorhees ('93); Nellie Hogue ('92); Lois Stewart ('92); Ed Emmett ('94); and Lulu Chandler ('92). In front of the wagon are John Fulton ('92) and Professor Craig.
This outing was typical for college students in the 1890's and included plenty of chaperons. Among them in this photo are Professor Moses Craig, who taught botany; Emile Pernot, instructor in photography and photogravure (and the photographer of the picnic); and Mr. Brown, the wagon driver. Included in the wagon are: Mr. Brown; James W. Storms ('92); Marvin Chandler; Henry Andrews ('93); Delia Gellatly ('94); Nellie Davidson ('93); Ida Ray ('92); Walter Palmer ('93); Hattie Bronson ('93); Edith Coote; Altha Leach ('93); Charlie Johnson ('92); Anna Haugh; Mollie Voorhees ('93); Nellie Hogue ('92); Lois Stewart ('92); Ed Emmett ('94); and Lulu Chandler ('92). In front of the wagon are John Fulton ('92) and Professor Craig.