Howe Memorial Gates-University of Oregon
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
N 44° 02.481 W 123° 04.472
10T E 494028 N 4876468
These gates at The University of Oregon are a World War I Memorial That was partially funded by the W.P.A..
Waymark Code: WM1GYQ
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 05/07/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member JimmyEv
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Funding for the Howe Field Gates & Soldiers Memorial was from several sources including the Works Projects Administration and UO classes of 1918,1919,1930 and 1935. Additional funds came from the Soldiers' Memorial Fund, and the Associated Students of the University of Oregon.

Howe Field was built in 1936 for baseball and was converted in 1987 for use as a softball field.

Project type: Other

Date built or created: 1938

Location: Howe Field, University of Oregon

City: Eugene, Oregon

Condition: Good upkeep with a little wear and tear

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