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.
