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Significance

When built in 1922, the Whiteside Theatre was the second grandest movie palace in Oregon at that time. The building is an excellent example of Italian Renaissance architecture applied to a theatre. It is probably Corvallis' best historic commercial building in terms of original design and integrity. The upper story of the exterior of the building retains its original ornamented effect, executed in brick, glass, cast "stone" and plaster. The original layout of the theatre is intact and numerous interior decorative features remain from the 192O's period. 

Significance

Significance

Second courthouse on this site; Built in 1888. Architect: Delos D. Neer. Style: Italianate with a military influence. Oldest active courthouse in the state of Oregon. Mr. Neer also designed courthouses in Washington, Clackamas, and Lane Counties. Courthouse is constructed of plastered brick. Goddess of justice not blindfolded. "Flight of time" on four sides of the clock tower. Cost of courthouse was about $70,000.

Indigenous History

The land that makes up the Willamette Valley was historically home to the Kalapuya, a diverse group of several distinct Native American tribes. They lived as hunters and gatherers, taking fish and wild game from waterways and forests, and gathering nuts and berries throughout western Oregon.

Corvallis is located in central western Oregon, United States. It is the county seat of Benton County and the principal city of the Corvallis, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area, which encompasses all of Benton County.