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OSU Buildings Histories in the Special Collections and Archives Research Center

Building History

A color image of the Pride Center.

 

In fall of 1999 students identified a need for a safe space to support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual members of the OSU community and their allies (LGBTQQIAA). The Pride Center name was chosen in spring of 2004. OSU continues to have a five-star rating and is ranked in the top 20 LGBT-friendly campuses from Campus Pride's LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index.

General Information

Address

1553 SW A Avenue, Corvallis, OR, 97331

Architect

Unknown

Year Built

Unknown

Renovations

2022

Square Footage

Unknown

Purpose/Usage

 For LGBTQIA2S+ student gatherings, events, and other programming. Also home to the SOL: LGTBQ+ Multicultural Support Network. 

Previous Name(s)

The Queer Resource Center (until 2004)

Namesake

 Reflects a positive light on members of the LGTBQIA2S+ community.

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 several collections pertaining to the Pride Center. Of particular interest may be the Pride Center Records, which discuss the establishment of the center as well as activities and programming related to queer members of the OSU Community and their allies. 

Oregon Digital: Contains scrapbooks, newspaper articles, and more related to the Pride Center. 

Map