On Jan. 30, 1858, the Baptist College at McMinnville was chartered by the Oregon Territorial Legislature. Later it was named McMinnville College and, after that, Linfield.
The first president of the
institution was George C. Chandler. He served from 1857 to 1860.
Pioneer Hall, Linfield’s first
building, was opened in 1883.
Depending on the source, Melrose
Hall at Linfield came into being in 1928 or 1929.
Photos show stone engraving
“1857-1928” on Melrose. As you face the building, it’s on the far left exterior
corner of Melrose.
