Built in 1960 and renovated in 1997, this residence hall and dining complex is named for Oswald West, the 14th governor of Oregon. He is credited with establishing Oregon's highway system and the beach highway law that protects public access to the high-water line of Oregon's beaches.
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Address |
391 SW 30th St |
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Architect |
Burns, Bear, McNeil & Schneider |
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Year Built |
1960 |
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Renovations |
A $13 million renovation was completed in 1996, intended to transform the traditional dorm rooms into "mini suites" and provide updates to the West Dining Center. |
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Square Footage |
62,270 sq ft |
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Purpose/Usage |
Undergraduate residence hall and dining center.
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Previous Name(s) |
N/A |
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Namesake |
Oswald West - 14th Governor of Oregon
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Historic District |
Yes; contributing building |
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Blueprints |
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Maps |
Oregon State University Campus Maps, 1894-1994
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Photographs |
Oregon State University Historical Photographs, 1868-1980 |
SCARC: The Oregon State University Memorabilia Collection includes information about West Hall, including a student housing brochure. In addition, the Office of Budgets and Planning Photographs includes an architectural drawing of West Hall and images of the building construction.
Oregon Digital: A search for West Hall yields 246 results, including photographs and mentions in university periodicals.
