The Big 'O'
National Register of Historic Places

The Big 'O'

Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Listed
September 22, 2010
Type
Object
Period
Modern
Ref No.
10000800

Location

Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
44.05786, -123.09289

Significance

The Big 'O' is a landmark in Eugene, Lane County, Oregon. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 2010, under reference number 10000800. Its period of significance dates to the Modern era (around 1958). It is recognized for its significance in Education.

Categories

EDUCATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was The Big 'O' listed on the National Register?

The Big 'O' was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 2010.

What type of historic resource is The Big 'O'?

The Big 'O' is classified as a object in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for The Big 'O'?

The period of significance for The Big 'O' is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1958.

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