Chiles Business Center

Chiles Business Center, University of Oregon (Eugene, Oregon)
Chiles Business Center, University of Oregon (Eugene, Oregon)

Location: 925 E. 13th Ave., Eugene, Oregon

Date: 1986

Architect: Amundson Associates

Alternative title: Earle A. Chiles Business Center

DESCRIPTION

Part of the Lillis Business Complex.

The Chiles Business Center was dedicated on November 14, 1986. It was funded with the support of Earle M. Chiles (b. 1933- d. 2016) and is the first donor-initiated building on the UO campus. The building is named in memory of his father, Earle A. Chiles (b. 1904 - d. 1982). The senior Chiles, a 1927 graduate of UO, was a stepson of Fred Meyer, and was president of Fred Meyer, Inc. He established the Chiles Foundation, known for its support of education and research.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

"Breaking Ground," Old Oregon 65 no.3 (March 1986): 8-10 ill.