| Moreland Hall (originally the Forestry Building) was built in September of 1917 at a cost of $44,500. It is constructed of brick with light grey terra cotta trimmings. The building is comprised of 3 stories, and is 80 feet wide by 163 feet long. The buildings high ceilings were used to accommodate the College of Forestry and its equipment from 1917-1972 when it was remodeled for use by the English Department, reopening in 1973. Besides the addition of offices and handicap accessibility, the building remains much the same as it appeared in 1917.
Alterations: 1972 remodeled, central Atrium filled with offices. 1990s added elevator and handicapped ramp to basement. In 1972 the building was remodeled for its conversion to Moreland hall and the center atrium was filled with offices. The exterior was repainted between 1977-70. In 1981 modifications to the handrails were preformed. In 1982, steam pipes were insulated, and in 1983 the attic was insulated. General maintenance was performed between 1984-85. Re-roofing was done 1989-90. Parking lot improvements were completed in 1990. An elevator and handicapped ramps to the basement were added during the 90’s.
Landscape: Surrounding landscape is treed and manicured in typical ‘old OSU’ fashion.
Setting: Moreland is located in the center of campus across the street from the Memorial Union and Weatherford Hall.
Alterations: 1972: Remodeled, center atrium filled with offices; 1990's:added elevator and handicapped ram to basement |
