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.
Tintype portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, Pacific University's first president from 1853 to 1879. He travelled to Oregon in 1853 on the invitation of George Atkinson. He became principal of Tualatin Academy upon his arrival in 1853, and then became the first president of Pacific University the following year. His tenure ended on February 2, 1879 in Forest Grove, when he passed away at age 81.
Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, Pacific University's first president from 1853 to 1879. He travelled to Oregon in 1853 on the invitation of George Atkinson. He became principal of Tualatin Academy upon his arrival in 1853, and then became the first president of Pacific University the following year. His tenure ended on February 2, 1879 in Forest Grove, when he passed away at age 81.
Photo of a small cabin, which was built by the Marsh family in the Hood River area of Oregon. Note the outhouse in the background. The cabin was probably built in 1860s, but this photo was likely taken in the 1890s and printed from an early Kodak negative.
Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, Pacific University's first President. This portrait was taken in Boston, probably during one of his fundraising trips to the East Coast.
Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, first President of Pacific University. This photo was taken in Boston, probably during one of Marsh's fundraising trips for the University.
Portrait of Sidney Harper Marsh, the first President of Pacific University. Born August 25, 1825 in Virginia. After earning a D.D. from the University of Vermont and teaching for a few years in Virginia, he travelled to Oregon in 1853 on the invitation of George Atkinson. He became principal of Tualatin Academy upon his arrival in 1853, and then became the first president of Pacific University the following year. He served as the President of Pacific University for the next 25 years. His tenure ended on February 2, 1879 in Forest Grove, when he passed away at age 81.
