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.
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Address |
5501 NW Walnut Blvd, Corvallis, OR 97330 |
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Architect |
Morin, Longwood, Edlund Architects |
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Year Built |
1971 |
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Renovations |
1985, reroofed in 1988, 1992 |
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Square Footage |
Approx. 35,000 |
| Purpose/Usage | Indoor equestrian arena, auxiliary space |
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Previous Name(s) |
Also known as Horse Arena |
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Namesake |
Max Milton Manchester -- longtime member of the Oregon Horsemen's Association
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Historic District |
No |
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Blueprints |
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Maps |
Oregon State University Campus Maps, 1894-1994
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Photographs |
SCARC: A search for Manchester Arena returns results in Facilities Services Records, 1888-2010
Oregon Digital: A search for Manchester Arena returns text results.
