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Villard Hall, Second Empire university building on Old Campus Lane, Eugene, United States

The brick structure features a mansard roof and corner towers topped with iron cresting, displaying characteristics of Second Empire architectural design from the 1880s.

Railroad magnate Henry Villard provided financial support for the construction of this second building at the University of Oregon, which opened its doors in 1886.

The Robinson Theater within Villard Hall functions as the primary location for theatrical productions and performances by the University of Oregon theater arts department.

The comparative literature and theater arts departments conduct classes and administrative operations inside this National Historic Landmark building at coordinates 44°2′50″N 123°4′35″W.

The third floor contained studios and transmitters for radio station KWAX and television station KOAC, connected to Corvallis through a microwave system on the roof.

Location: Eugene

Inception: 1886

Architectural style: Second Empire style

GPS coordinates: 44.04722,-123.07639

Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:51

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