THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

McClure Hall

Picture source: Old Oregon (Oct.-Nov. 1952): 4-6.

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Architect: Rolph H. Miller.

History

McClure Hall opened in 1900. It was named for Edgar McClure, a UO graduate who returned to the University to teach chemistry, and died climbing Mt. Rainier in 1897. For years, this building housed Chemistry among its other uses. In the 1920s, Lawrence's Journalism Building was attached to its west facade. McClure was demolished in 1953 to make way for the new Allen Hall.

Bibliography

Journal, Magazine Articles

• Blom, Janet. "Goodbye McClure." Old Oregon 35 no. 2 (Oct.-Nov. 1953): 4-6, ill.

Newspaper Articles

• 1920s
  • McClure Hall, "New Chemistry Lab in McClure Basement." Daily Emerald, 23 Jan. 1924: 4.
• 1930s
  • "Old Rock near McClure Hall Has Historical Background, Brought to UO from the Spot Where Edgar McClure Fell to His Death." Daily Emerald 21 Oct. 1930: 1.
  • "Tragedy Plays Role in Naming of McClure." Daily Emerald 1 Oct. 1938: 1.
• 1950s
  • "Explosion in Lab." Daily Emerald 14 Nov. 1950: 1.
  • "Scene of Birth. McClure Hall Renovated for Expanding J-School," Daily Emerald 8 Nov. 1952: 8.
  • "McClure Hall Remains only Memory Nnow." Daily Emerald 15 Sep. 1953: 8.
  • "McClure Hall, Illustration." Daily Emerald 17 Sep. 1953: 1. il.