This building, designed by John Bennes, was constructed in 1919 as the Horticultural Products Building. It was expanded in 1923, part of which included a cannery. For many years it housed the food technology department which had several variations in the name over the years. After a new food technology building (now Wiegand Hall) opened in 1951, this building housed the farm crops and computer science departments. It is presently named for Warren Hovland, a Professor of Philosophy and Religion from 1949 to 1986, chairing the department for virtually his entire career.
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Address |
2700 SW Campus Way, Corvallis, OR 97331 |
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Architect |
John Bennes |
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Year Built |
1919 |
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Renovations |
1924: added model canning operation; 1952: remodeled to accommodate Farm Crops Dept.; 1970's: added two floors in the Pilot Plant area, added exterior exit stairs |
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Square Footage |
Unknown |
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Purpose/Usage |
Houses the farm crops and computer science departments
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Previous Name(s) |
Horticultural Products Building (Farm Crops? Horticulture Products? Agricultural Engineering? Natural History?) |
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Namesake |
Warren Hovland, professor of philosophy and religion from 1949 until 1986, serving as department chair for much of that time
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Historic District |
Yes, contributing building |
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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 |
Oregon Digital: Oregon Digital contains numerous photos of Hovland Hall, and Warren Hovland, the hall's namesake.
SCARC: Physical SCARC collections include photographs.
