Location: 961 E. 18th St., Eugene, Oregon

Date: 1924; 1948; 1955; 1977

Architects: Lawrence & Holford; Wick, Hilgers & Scott; BOOR/A Architects. Contributors: Contractors: Trancell & Parelius (Portland); Lanning & Hoggan (masonry); Rushlight & Hasdorf, Portland (Heating & Plumbing); Kendall Heating Co., Portland; Ernest Thomas Cast Stone Co.; Kautz Mfr. Col. (millwork).

Alternative titles: MarAbel B. Frohnmayer Music Building; Music Buildings; School of Music Building

DESCRIPTION

1924. Original structure: Architect: Lawrence & Holford. Construction began in Nov. 1922 and ended Nov. 1924. The auditorium (Beall Hall) was the last part completed; other parts of the building had opened by then.

1948. South Addition. Architect: Wick, Hilgers & Scott

1955. Addition. Architect: Wick and Hilgers

1977. North Addition and Remodeling. Architect: Broome, Oringdulph, O'Toole & Rudolf (BOOR/A)

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Alexander, Christopher. The Oregon Experiment. Oxford University Press, 1975.

"Music," Ellis Lawrence Building Survey. v.2 (Eugene). 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].

1920s

"New music building nears completion," Oregon Daily Emerald, 01/28/1921, 4

"Work on music hall nears end. New structure dedication will take place during last part of November. Seating capacity 650. Reuter four manual organ valued at $22,500 has echo chamber equipment.," Oregon Daily Emerald, 09/30/1924, 1

"Music building to have a temporary driveway," Oregon Daily Emerald, 04/01/1924, 1

"Work on music hall to start," Oregon Daily Emerald, 05/04/1924, 1

"Concert hall to be finished," Oregon Daily Emerald, 05/17/1924, 3

"Contracts are let on music auditorium," Oregon Daily Emerald, 05/21/1924, 2

"Music Auditorium to be dedicated in Nov," Oregon Daily Emerald, 09/30/1924, 1

"Music auditorium drapes being hung," Oregon Daily Emerald, 02/21/1925, 3

"Music auditorium formally dedicated," Oregon Daily Emerald, 04/07/1925, 1

1940s

"Building annex up for approval,"Oregon Daily Emerald, 01/20/1948, 1

1950s

"Oregon to unveil new buildings; dedication planned for Saturday," Oregon Daily Emerald, 02/08/1950, 1

"Plant undertakes campus projects, constructing new band practice room and improving baseball field", Oregon Daily Emerald, 10/05/1955, 7

1970s

"Music school slated for remodeling program," Oregon Daily Emerald, 10/18/1972, 5

"Music School auditorium is renamed Beall," Oregon Daily Emerald, 10/01/1974, 2

"Music Building remodel advanced in priority," Oregon Daily Emerald, 05/23/1975, 3

"Music fix-up nearer," Oregon Daily Emerald, 05/28/1975, 3

"Solar rays to shine on music school addition with federal aid," Oregon Daily Emerald, 02/25/1976, 8

"'Chicken coop' nearing face-lift," Oregon Daily Emerald, 09/30/1976, 10A

2000 and later

"The Man behind the Money; Lorry Lokey Has Given $47 million to UO, more than anyone else in school history." Oregon Daily Emerald 9 Feb. 2007: 1.

Palmer, Susan. "Two UO Programs Receive Donations; The 6.5 Million Gift Will Help Fund New Music Building and a Journalism School." Register Guard 12 July 2005: 1, A6.

Wilbur, Nicholas. "University Sings Praises to Donors; A Ceremony Was Held Monday to Honor the Generous Donors Who Will Help Make the MarAbel B. Frohnmayer Music School Possible." Oregon Daily Emerald 12 July 2005: 1, 3.