Formerly Lincoln High School, PSU's Lincoln Hall was the first building the University occupied when it moved to the South Park Blocks in 1953. Lincoln Hall is now the lively center of campus performing arts, housing the Music and Theater Arts departments, an auditorium on the basement level, Lincoln Performance Hall which seats 475, the Studio Theater, in addition to many practice rooms.

History

Constructed in 1911, Lincoln Hall was originally Portland School District's Lincoln High School. The architectural firm Whitehouse & Fouilhoux designed Lincoln in a classical revival style with high Corinthian columns around the South Park Blocks entry, balcony projections and Broadway false relief panels. Lincoln became PSU's first classroom building when the University moved to the South Blocks in 1953. In 1975, the auditorium was renovated and the stage was expanded on the Broadway side, to create the present Lincoln Performance Hall.

What's Inside?

Learn more about what's inside Lincoln Hall at these websites:

• School of Fine & Performing Arts

• Department of Music

• Department of Theater Arts

• Portland State Opera Theater

• Fine & Performing Arts Events Schedule

Location Street Address

1620 SW Park Avenue
Portland OR 97201
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