At that time the tennis courts were located in the northeast corner of the Memorial Union quad. Simms is in the center of the photograph, and team captain George Speros is on the left. The 1932 squad went 3-2, defeating Willamette University twice and Reed College, but losing twice to the University of Oregon. The Home Economics Building (Milam Hall) is in the background.
In 1929-1930, Oregon State offered physical eduction classes in field hockey, as well as intramural competition. This image was taken in the library quad. Agriculture Hall (now Strand Agriculture Hall) is in the background.
Avery Lodge was built in 1966 as a co-operative house and was named for Joseph C. Avery, one of the founders of Corvallis. It is located on Madison Avenue between 9th and 11th Streets.
Avery Lodge was built in 1966 as a co-operative house and was named for Joseph C. Avery, one of the founders of Corvallis. It is located on Madison Avenue between 9th and 11th Streets.
This fire destroyed half the building, including most of Printing and Mailing Services' facilities and equipment. The Industrial Building was originally constructed in 1947 to house the Forest Products Lab. The destroyed portion was reconstructed and the entire building was renamed Cascade Hall.
Buildings included in or around the quad are the Bandstand, Agriculture Hall (now Strand Agriculture Hall), the Dairy Building (now Gilkey Hall) and the Library (now Kidder Hall).
A May Day pageant was one of OAC's traditions in the early 20th century. The queen and king of this May Day celebration were Marie Cathey and Charles Watts, seen in the center of the photograph. The pageants were typically held on the lawn to the southeast of the Administration Building (Benton Hall).
This greenhouse complex was part of an expansion of college agricultural facilities that began in 1889. Standing on the right is George Coote, instructor in horticulture. The Administration Building (Benton Hall) is in the background.
Line of cadet officers at parade rest with sabres. Columns of Benton Hall in background, stucco wall finish dates photo to after 1899. The uniforms in photo are of the pre-1908 style with soft campaign hat designs. Belted tunics with unexposed buttons. Possibly on graduation day waiting for commissioning.
Columbus Day windstorm damage, 1962. On Columbus Day in 1962 (October 12th), a severe windstorm (75 mph sustained winds) moved inland from the Pacific Ocean and caused $50,000 damage to the OSU campus. Fifty-five trees were destroyed and another 43 were damaged including many in the Memorial Union quadrangle as shown here.
Originally named Cauthorn Hall and was later named Fairbanks Hall. It was constructed in 1892 as a men's dormitory. Women lived in the dormitory from 1912 until the early 1930s, when it was converted into a classroom building. The building is now home to the Art Department.
These gardens were planted across 26th street from the original Snell Hall (now Ballard Extension Hall) in the present-day location of the Hallie Ford Center.
Technological changes during World War I, such as motorized transport, were reflected in the training provided to ROTC cadets after the war. In the background is the College Gymnasium, later the Mitchell Playhouse and currently the Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center
The implementation of the Specialized Army Training Program in 1918 necessitated additional housing for male students. This building was quickly constructed to the west of the Forestry Building (visible to the right) and later used as a dormitory for men named Poling Hall. The dorm rooms held from two to six men, and the basement area included a cafeteria. The dormitory was used until 1928, when a new Men's Dormitory (now Weatherford Hall) was built on the location.
Behind the students in the center of the photo is the OAC Cooperative Association building. This building served the association, later known as the bookstore, from 1917 to 1928. v
OSU’s top administrators gathered by this Rolls Royce outside of Education Hall (now Furman Hall). From left: Milosh Popovich, Dean of Administration; Robert W. Chick, Dean of Students; Robert W. MacVicar, President; Stuart E. Knapp, Dean of Undergraduate Studies; David B. Nicodemus, Dean of Faculty; and Roy A. Young, Vice-President for Research and Graduate Studies.
Theta Sigma Phi is a national professional society for women in journalism and communications. Oregon State’s Alpha Eta chapter was established in 1924, replacing a predecessor organization called The Scribe. The national organization, now known as the Association for Women in Communications, allowed men to become members in 1972.
This image was taken on what is now the Library Quad. Visible in the background are the Administration Building (Benton Hall) and the Library (Kidder Hall).