Old Lausanne Hall
William and Chloe Willson lived in a large house they built at the northeast corner of Court & Capitol Streets in the early 1850s. After William's death in 1856, Chloe allowed students to live in the large house, an arrangement that continued until her death in 1874. In 1880, the large house was moved onto the Willamette University campus, becoming a women's dormitory and being named Lausanne Hall after the ship that had brought the original supplies for the school in 1840. Lausanne Hall also housed the new Women's College and Musical Institute. The original Lausanne Hall was demolished in the 1920s.
Historical Photos:
Old Lausanne Hall with Waller Hall (Oregon State Library)
Old Lausanne Hall, 1920-1925 (Salem Public Library)
New Lausanne Hall on September 4, 2006
After the old Lausanne Hall was demolished, this new Lausanne Hall residence hall was constructed. In addition to housing students, it also housed a U.S. Navy training unit during World War II.
Additional Links:
Lausanne Hall at Discover-Neighborhood-History
Historical Photos:
Lausanne Hall, 1930-1940 (Salem Public Library)
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