National Historic Landmark · Eugene, Oregon

Villard Hall

United States historic place. Built 1886. Added to the National Register in 1972, and a National Historic Landmark.

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Photos via Wikimedia Commons · 6 in the Commons category

What it is

Villard Hall is a historic building located in Eugene, Oregon, United States. Completed in 1886, it is the second-oldest building on the University of Oregon campus after University Hall. The Second Empire-style building was listed on National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The record

Property typeBuilding
AddressUniversity of Oregon, Eugene, OR
CountyLane County
ListedApr 11, 1972
Listed forEducation, Architecture
Level of significanceNational
Reference number72001083
Built1886 · more from the 1880s
Type of placeuniversity building
StyleSecond Empire architecture in the United States and Canada
DesignationsNational Register of Historic Places contributing property
Contributing resources1 building
StandingYes

The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗

Visiting

AddressUniversity of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Coordinates44.0472° N, 123.0763° W · Directions ↗
Also in Eugene68 listed places in Eugene → · walking tour →
Nearest national park unitCrater Lake National Park · 90 miles · on Park Atlas
Federal campgrounds nearbyWhispering Pines Horse Camp 6 miles · Graham Corral Horse Campground 6 miles · South Twin Lake Campground 6 miles
This one you can go inside. Hours and admission change with the season; the website above has the current schedule.

Explore

Drawings & photographs

Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗

Map

Local history books for Eugene

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Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Oregon

Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

When was Villard Hall listed on the National Register?

Apr 11, 1972. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.

Source: National Park Service

When was Villard Hall built?

1886, in the Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada style.

Source: Wikidata

Can I visit Villard Hall?

Yes. Villard Hall is recorded as open to the public.

Source: Wikidata

Where is Villard Hall?

University of Oregon, Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. The nearest national park unit is Crater Lake National Park, 90 miles away.

Source: Crater Lake National Park

Are there historic photographs or drawings of Villard Hall?

Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.

Source: Library of Congress

Where is the nomination form for Villard Hall?

The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.

Source: National Archives

Are there campgrounds near Villard Hall?

Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Whispering Pines Horse Camp, 6 miles away. Graham Corral Horse Campground is 6 miles away, and South Twin Lake Campground is 6 miles away.

Source: Campsite Atlas

Is there cell service at Villard Hall?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

Is there a wildfire near Villard Hall right now?

1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Marys Peak Rx, 40 miles away.

Source: Map

Sources

Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 72001083. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.