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Originally known as the Engineering Laboratory, this building was completed in 1920 and included a materials lab, a hydraulics lab, and a steam and gas engine lab, all served by a 5-ton electric crane. It was designed by John Bennes. The south section of the building contained offices, classrooms, and smaller labs, such as the fuel and oil testing lab. In 2015, a building renovation was completed to create a shared, collaborative space for robotics research. The building was named in honor of Samuel H. Graf, a graduate of Oregon Agricultural College and long-time faculty member. Graf earned five engineering degrees, and held many faculty posts, including a stint as the head of experimental engineering from 1912 to 1920.
Address |
1680 SW Monroe Ave, Corvallis, OR 97331 |
Architect |
John Bennes |
Year Built |
1920 |
Renovations |
1967 (alterations to rooms 102 and 103); 2015 (robotics research area was added) |
Square Footage |
37,792 |
Purpose/Usage |
Research, instruction
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Previous Name(s) |
Engineering Laboratory |
Namesake |
Samuel H. Graf, OAC graduate and engineering faculty member
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Historic District |
Yes, contributing structure |
Blueprints |
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Maps |
Oregon State University Campus Maps, 1894-1994
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Photographs |
Oregon State University Historical Photographs, 1868-1980 |
SCARC: The Special Collections and Archives Research Center holdings include a wide variety of collections documenting both Graf Hall, and its predecessor the Engineering Laboratory, including photographs, university records, and personal papers.
Oregon Digital: Includes images and textual materials documenting both Graf Hall and the Engineering Laboratory.
121 The Valley Library
Corvallis OR 97331–4501
Phone: 541-737-3331