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1. A Clydesdale team standing adjacent to the Women's Building
A Clydesdale team standing adjacent to the Women's Building
2. The Women's Building under construction
The Women's Building under construction
3. Women's Building
Women's Building
Description
The new Women's Building is shown with Marys Peak in the background. The architect, John Bennes, competed with 13 other architects for the design of the building. The building was completed in 1926. It is made of brick manufactured in Monroe, Oregon.
4. Women's Building hallway ramp
Women's Building hallway ramp
5. Women's Building dressing room
Women's Building dressing room
Description
The dressing rooms could accommodate more than 200 women.
6. Bulldozer prepping Memorial Union building site
Bulldozer prepping Memorial Union building site
Description
Bulldozer prepping Memorial Union building site with the Women's Building in the background. Ground was broken for the Memorial Union in June of 1927 and the building opened for use less than 18 months later on Homecoming, November 17, 1928. It was formally dedicated on June 1, 1929 "in memory of the heroic dead who gave their lives in their country's wars."
7. John Bennes with Ruth Glassow
John Bennes with Ruth Glassow
Description
P. E. Director Ruth Glassow and Architect John V. Bennes standing on the steps of the Women's Building. Photo was used in the December 1926 OAC Alumnus, page 65.
8. Women's Building
Women's Building
9. Women's pool
Women's pool
10. Campus view
Campus view
Description
View of campus with the Women's Building and Marys Peak in the background, late 1920s.
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