THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

Hendricks Hall

Hendricks Hall (from Oregana 1946) Architect: Lawrence & Holford.

History

Construction began on the women's dormitory in July 1917 and was completed in February of 1918. Named for T. G. Hendricks, grocer, then banker, who was instrumental in raising funds for Deady Hall's construction. The building, which accommodated 112, was in the "Georgian Colonial" style Lawrence prescribed for works outside of the main quadrangle. Mary Spiller Hall was connected through the dining room (Refectory). Remodeled in the 1970s to house offices.

Bibliography

Books and Parts of Books

• Ellis Lawrence Building Survey. Compiled by the Historic Preservation Program, School of Architecture and Allied Arts, University of Oregon ; project directors, Michael Shellenbarger, Kimberly Lakin. [Salem, Or.] : State Historic Preservation Office, [1989].
• Klauder, Charles. College Architecture in America. 1929. p. 147, 149, 160.

Other Resources

• Building Oregon:  Architecture of Oregon & the Pacific Northwest