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Butler

Construction:

     Construction of this building was done by Forester Construction of Salem.

Built: 1964

Extra Information:

• Butler Hall is named in honor of J.B.V. Butler, who was a graduate of Oregon Normal, a history teacher, Dean of men at OCE, Secretary of the Board of Regents of Normal School, Librarian Registrar, and a president of OCE.
• Butler Hall residents played in a basketball game with Arnold Arms residents for a national record of 44 hours.
• In 1972, Butler Hall attempted to set a world record for group toilet sitting, called the "Johnathon" in order to raise money for charity.

Barnum

Construction:

      Construction of this building was done by Forester Construction of Salem

Built: 1968 - present

Extra Information:

• This building was named after Sophie Barnum, who was a teacher from 1929-1947, and retired as an assistant professor Emeritus of Education. She was also a principal of Independence Training School.
• Barnum Hall contains over 24,500 square feet of living space that could accomodate 143 students if needed.

Landers

Construction:

     Construction of this building was done by Forester Construction of Salem

Built: 1970 - present

Extra Information:

• Landers Hall was named in honor of university president Joseph S. Landers who was the university president from 1921-1932.

Gentle

Construction:

     Construction of this building was done by Lorentz Bruun Company of Portland

Built: 1966 - present

Extra Information:

• Gentle Hall was named after Thomas H. Gentle, who was the first director of the Training School Program from 1911-1928.
• This dormitory was originally built as a women's dormitory.