Knight Hall, Pacific University

Title

Knight Hall, Pacific University

Description

A photograph of what is now known as Knight Hall on the Pacific University campus, as it appeared in the early 1900s. This building stands at 2204 College Way, Forest Grove, OR.

At the time that this photograph was taken, this was a private home. It was originally built for the family of Sidney Harper Marsh, Pacific University's first president, who lived next door while it was being constructed. President Marsh died of tuberculosis shortly before this building could be completed in 1879. His widow Eliza Marsh and their children lived here after it was constructed.

Pacific University annexed the house and made it part of its campus in 1944, giving it the name "Knight Hall." It served briefly as a dormitory in 1946 and as the Phi Beta Tau's Fraternity house beginning in 1953. After that, it housed Pacific's School of Music until the Music Department moved to the newly completed Taylor-Meade Performing Arts Center in 1993. After that time, it became the home of the Admissions Department. Knight Hall is known for the presence of a ghost named Vera, who is said to live in the attic.
[Back] Home of President Marsh - Daughter and widow were living here in 1902; 77; 6063;

Date Created

circa 1900s

Subject

Universities and colleges
College buildings
Universities and colleges--Administration
Houses
Marsh, Sidney H. (Sidney Harper), 1825-1879
Local & State History

Place

Forest Grove, Oregon

Medium

gelatin silver prints;

Language

English

Identifier

PUApic_012732

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Pacific University Archives at archives@pacificu.edu.
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Source

Photo Image Collection, Pacific University Archives

Type

Still Image