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OSU Buildings Histories in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center

Building History

An image of the OSU Equestrian Center, which the arena is part of

An image of the OSU Equestrian Center, which the arena is part of.

Manchester Riding Arena was named for Max Milton Manchester, ardent horseman and long time member and director of the Oregon Horsemen's Association. Manchester was the individual primarily responsible for initiating legislation that led to construction of the OSU Equestrian Center.

General Information

Address

5501 NW Walnut Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330

Architect

Morin, Longwood, Edlund Architects

Year Built

1971

Renovations

1985, reroofed in 1988, 1992

Square Footage

Approx. 35,000
Purpose/Usage Indoor equestrian arena, auxiliary space

Previous Name(s)

Also known as Horse Arena

Namesake

Max Milton Manchester -- longtime member of the Oregon Horsemen's Association

Historic District

No

Blueprints

Facilities Services Records, 1888-2003. Series XX:  Campus, Farm, and Property Maps, 1899-1990. Campus and Farm Maps: 3-A

Maps

Facilities Services Records, 1888-2003. Series XX:  Campus, Farm, and Property Maps, 1899-1990. Campus and Farm Maps: 3-A

Oregon State University Campus Maps, 1894-1994

Photographs

Oregon State University Historical Photographs, 1868-1980

Further Archival Information

SCARC: A search for Manchester Arena returns results in Facilities Services Records, 1888-2010

Oregon Digital: A search for Manchester Arena returns text results. 

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