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

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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 type | Building |
| Address | University of Oregon, Eugene, OR |
| County | Lane County |
| Listed | Apr 11, 1972 |
| Listed for | Education, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 72001083 |
| Built | 1886 · more from the 1880s |
| Type of place | university building |
| Style | Second Empire architecture in the United States and Canada |
| Designations | National Register of Historic Places contributing property |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | University of Oregon, Eugene, OR |
| Coordinates | 44.0472° N, 123.0763° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Eugene | 68 listed places in Eugene → · walking tour → |
| Nearest national park unit | Crater Lake National Park · 90 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Whispering Pines Horse Camp 6 miles · Graham Corral Horse Campground 6 miles · South Twin Lake Campground 6 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 1 record ↗
Map
Nearby in Lane County
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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.
