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OSU Buildings Histories in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center

Building History

A black and white image of McNary Hall.

Completed in 1963, this five-story residence hall is home to 300 students and was the original home of honors college. It is named for Charles L. McNary, a long-serving Oregon state senator. He worked on agricultural and forestry issues, and helped pass legislation that led to the construction of Bonneville Dam. Not to be confused with McNary Hall, which was also the name of a wing of Central Hall dormitory in the 1940's.

General Information

Address

1220 SW Jefferson Way, Corvallis, OR, 97331

Architect

Unknown

Year Built

1963

Renovations

1996

Square Footage

Unkown

Purpose/Usage

Residence hall, historically an honors residence hall

Previous Name(s)

N/A

Namesake

Charles L. McNary, Oregon state senator

Historic District

No

Blueprints

Unkown

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 several collections pertaining to McNary Hall. Of particular interest might be the University Housing and Dining Services Records.

Oregon Digital: A search for "McNary Hall" on Oregon Digital results in several photographic documents of the hall.

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