Waller Hall, University building at Willamette University in Salem, United States
Waller Hall is a Renaissance Revival building on the campus of Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, with tall windows, original woodwork, and a symmetrical facade with stone details. The building currently houses administrative offices, including alumni relations and human resources.
The building was completed in 1867 and took on a central role after a fire in 1872 destroyed the original Oregon Institute building on the Willamette University campus. That loss shaped how the university rebuilt around this structure in the years that followed.
The Cone Chapel on the second floor has stained glass windows and is used for university ceremonies today. Visitors who enter the building can see this room as it continues to serve the campus community in the same way it has for generations.
The building sits directly across from the Oregon State Capitol, which makes it easy to find when exploring downtown Salem on foot. Since it is an active administrative building, some areas inside may not be open to the general public.
Waller Hall is considered the oldest university building still in active use west of the Mississippi River. Rather than becoming a museum or monument, it has continued to function as a working office building without interruption.
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