The Practice House, first established at Withycombe House in 1916, was used for instruction in Home Economics. The curriculum included "Practice Housekeeping" and work with "Practice Babies" - local infants used to teach the basics of caring for a baby.
Sign reads: "Lunch Room. Conducted by School of Home Economics, Oregon Agricultural College, Corvallis, Oregon. Luncheons Planned and Served by College Women."