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OSU Buildings Histories in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center

Building History

A color image of the Merritt Truax Indoor Practice Center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Merritt Truax Indoor Practice Center was built in 2001 and houses an indoor football field. Used primarily by the football team, this $12 million facility is also utilized by nearly all of Oregon State’s other intercollegiate athletic programs. It is also home to pregame functions, awards banquets and other events. The center recognizes donor Merritt Truax (’34), a member of the Chi Phi fraternity and founder of the Merritt Truax Oil Company.

General Information

Address

661 SW 30th St, Corvallis, OR 97331

Architect

Unknown

Year Built

2001

Renovations

FieldTurf replaced in 2016

Square Footage

85,000
Purpose/Usage Football and other sports practices, banquets, and awards ceremonies

Previous Name(s)

N/A
Namesake Merritt Truax, an OSU graduate and businessman

Historic District

No

Blueprints

No

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

Because the practice center is a relatively new building, archival material is limited.

Oregon Digital: A search for "Merritt Truax" returns textual materials regarding events taking place at the center.

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