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OHSU Campus Planning, Development, and Real Estate records, 1937-2007

Overview of the Collection

Cre
Oregon Health & Science University
Title
OHSU Campus Planning, Development, and Real Estate records
Dates
1937-2007 (inclusive)
1983-2007 (bulk)
Quantity
3.60 linear feet
Collection Number
2012-001
Summary
This collection contains materials concerning OHSU campus planning, development, and the management of campus real estate.
Repository
Oregon Health & Science University, Historical Collections & Archives
OHSU Historical Collections & Archives
Oregon Health & Science University
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. MC:LIB
Portland, OR
97239
Telephone: 5034945587
hcaref@ohsu.edu
Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions on access. This collection is open to the public.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

In October 1887, the University of Oregon established a department of medicine in Northwest Portland. Since those first building blocks were laid, the university has dramatically expanded both in scale and scope. The current Marquam Hill campus, which now encompasses 116 acres, was established in 1917 through a 20-acre donation from the Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Co. and an additional 88 acres donated by the family of C. S. Jackson, former publisher of the Oregon Journal.

In 1919, the University of Oregon Medical School transitioned from its original downtown Portland location to the Marquam Hill site. The first structure erected on this new campus, Mackenzie Hall, was named in honor of Kenneth A. J. Mackenzie, M.D., the institution's second dean. Dr. Mackenzie, who also served as the railroad's physician, was instrumental in securing the land donation, persuading the railroad company to relinquish the property, which had been deemed unsuitable for their operational needs.

This collection highlights the later efforts to plan the campus layout and the leasing of off-site properties as temporary solutions during periods of space shortages.

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Content Description

This collection encompasses a range of documentation pertaining to the master planning of the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) campus, along with the development and management of the university's real estate.

It is organized into three main series: Development and Master Plans series, which includes comprehensive documents detailing the strategic planning and development framework for the OHSU campus; the Assorted Leases and Property series, containing agreements for buildings and parking lots leased or rented by OHSU; and the 1400 NW Compton Property series, which includes documents specific to the property located at 1400 NW Compton Drive in Beaverton, OR.

The first series, "Development and Master Plans," focuses on campus planning and the development of policies and frameworks to grow the campus. There are schematic designs, traffic studies, framework ideas, conditional use permits, and exterior policy drafts heavily featured. The second series is "Leases and property agreements," primarily property OHSU leased from other businesses when space was minimal on campus. Office space and parking lot space is contained here.

The last series, "1400 NW Compton Property," is the most extensive portion of this collection. The property, Located in Beaverton, OR, was obtained by OHSU after merging with the Oregon Graduate Institute (OGI) in 2001. However, the documents in the collection start with OGI's initial investment in 1983. The property was owned by OGI and many other organizations – forming the Science Park Limited Partnership. The Partnership rented out the office space to numerous tenants over the years including Planar Systems. The collection contains appraisals, financial statements, internal correspondence, operating budgets, insurance, and focuses on the sale process of the building. The land under the building was being leased by another company – adding to the confusion and hardship of the sale. Additionally, the building at 1400 NW Compton is varyingly referred to as The OGI building, The Planar Building, 1400 Compton, the Science Park Building, and the Amberglen Building.

Additional materials in the collection consist of digitized videos three tapes related to the master plan and campus development and poster boards featuring visual presentations related to Marquam Hill.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

OHSU Historical Collections & Archives (HC&A) is the owner of the original materials and digitized images in our collections, however, the collection may contain materials for which copyright is not held. Patrons are responsible for determining the appropriate use or reuse of materials. Consult with HC&A to determine if we can provide permission for use.

Preferred Citation

OHSU Campus Planning, Development, and Real Estate records, Collection Number 2012-001, Historical Collections & Archives, Oregon Health & Science University

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Administrative Information

Arrangement

The collection is separated into three series based on subject type: Development and Master Plans, Leases and property agreements, and the 1400 NW Compton property.

Related Materials

Other collections with an emphasis on planning and construction projects include: 2004-008 University Relations and Public Affairs 2012-011 Strategic Communications Collection on Institutional History

Acquisition Information

Records were transfered from the Office of Campus Planning, Development and Real Estate in three separate accruals from 2012 to 2014.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

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Subject Terms

  • Administrative agencies
  • Real property

Form or Genre Terms

  • Architectural drawings (visual works)
  • audiovisual materials
  • briefs (legal documents)

Jeff Colby, revised by Maryanne Brown
2012, revised 2024

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