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OSU Buildings Histories in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center

Building History

A color image of the McNary Dining Center.

 

Completed in 1963, and attached to McNary residence hall, this complex is named for Charles L. McNary, U.S. Senator from Oregon from 1917 to 1944. He was also the Republican vice presidential nominee in 1940. He worked on agricultural and forestry issues, and helped pass legislation that led to the construction of Bonneville Dam.

General Information

Address

1300 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331

Architect

Unknown

Year Built

1963

Renovations

1996

Square Footage

Unknown

Purpose/Usage

 Dining hall

Previous Name(s)

N/A

Namesake

 Charles L. McNary, Oregon state senator

Historic District

No

Blueprints

Unknown

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: Special Collections and Archives Research Center holds some collections related to McNary Dining Hall as a campus building, in particular, the Facilities Services Records.

Oregon Digital: Oregon Digital contains photographic and textual documents related to McNary Dining Hall, including issues of the Daily Barometer that discuss the dining hall and related events.

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