M. Lee Pelton Theatre - Willamette University - Salem, Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member ddtfamily
N 44° 56.175 W 123° 01.779
10T E 497660 N 4975869
Building dedicated to a university president
Waymark Code: WMJ5FQ
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 09/27/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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The Place: Located east of "The Quad" the M. Lee Pelton Theatre (Playhouse) was constructed in 1923 and originally served as the Willamette University gymnasium and contained a small museum. The Sparks Athletic Center, about 500 feet southeast of this location, now serves as the gymnasium. A recent $5.6 million renovation overhauled the building’s infrastructure, substantially improved the lighting and sound and created training labs for theater students.


The Person: Dr. Marvin Lee Pelton is an academic administrator and college president. In 1998 he became the first African-American president of a private college when he became the 22nd president of Willamette University. He served in that capacity until 2011 when he became president of Emerson College

Year it was dedicated: 2011

Location of Coordinates: Building Entrance

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Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Building
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