This chemistry class is shown on the steps of the new Chemistry Building (also known at the time as the Laboratory or Station Building; now known as the Women's Center) soon after its completion in early 1892. According to the 1891-92 catalog, the new building had "thirty students' working desks, each of which is supplied with water, gas, and drawers with shelves for the necessary re-agents and apparatus." All students at the college were required to take chemistry during their first and second years, four terms for Agriculture and Mechanics students, and three terms for Home Economics students. G. W. Shaw (with large mustache at far left in top row wearing dark suit and tie) joined the college faculty as a Professor of Chemistry and Physics in the 1891-1892 academic year and taught at OAC until 1900.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.