Knight Library, Eugene

Name: Knight Library
Address: 1501 Kincaid St, Eugene, 97403, United States
Telephone: (541) 346-3053

#44 among attractions in Eugene

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Facts and practical information

Knight Library is the main facility of the University of Oregon's library system. It is located on the university's campus in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The library design is emblematic of the architecture of the university's older buildings, and it serves as a hub of student activity. As of 2008 it has a collection of more than 3 million volumes. The library also holds collections of primary sources such as photographs and manuscripts on various topics at the Special Collections & University Archives. It is also a depository for the Federal Depository Library Program. ()

Built: 1937 (87 years ago)Coordinates: 44°2'36"N, 123°4'41"W

Address

1501 Kincaid StCity Central (University)Eugene 97403 United States

Contact

(541) 346-3053

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Day trips

Knight Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: WOW Hall, Hayward Field, Autzen Stadium, Matthew Knight Arena.

1.1 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
WOW Hall, Eugene
28 min walk • The W.O.W. Hall, also stylized as WOW Hall, is a performing arts venue in Eugene, Oregon, United States. The hall was bought in 1906 by the Woodmen of the World lodge, and later in 1932 the they built the current structure, which was the most expensive building built in Eugene that year at $8,000.
~1860 ftE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hayward Field, Eugene
9 min walk • Hayward Field, a world-renowned track and field stadium situated in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, stands as a testament to the city's long-standing affection for athletics, earning it the nickname "Track Town, USA." This historic venue has been at the epicenter of...
1.1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Autzen Stadium, Eugene
29 min walk • Autzen Stadium is an outdoor football stadium in the northwest United States, in Eugene, Oregon. Located north of the University of Oregon campus, it is the home field of the Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference.
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene
16 min walk • The Matthew Knight Arena is a 12,364-seat, multi-purpose arena in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It is home of the University of Oregon Ducks basketball teams, replacing McArthur Court.
1.3 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
PK Park, Eugene
33 min walk • PK Park is a baseball stadium in the northwest United States, located in Eugene, Oregon. It is the home field of the University of Oregon Ducks of the Pac-12 Conference, and, during the summer, the home of the minor league Eugene Emeralds of the High-A West.
0.9 miNW
44°3'15"N • 123°5'20"W
5th St Public Market, Eugene
24 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~480 ftNE
Museum, Art museum
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene
3 min walk • see also the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Washington State University, Pullman, Washington Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the campus of the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon.
0.5 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Eugene
13 min walk • The University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History, commonly known as the UO Natural History Museum, is an American natural history museum at the University of Oregon in Eugene.
1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Eugene
26 min walk • The Hult Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts venue in Eugene, Oregon. The Hult Center is located downtown on Willamette Street between 6th & 7th Avenues, adjacent to the Graduate Eugene and Conference Center.
0.9 miNW
Shopping, Department store
McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, Eugene
24 min walk • The McMorran and Washburne Department Store Building, also known as the Tiffany Building, is a four-story commercial structure in Eugene, Oregon.
0.7 miNW
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
The Shedd Institute, Eugene
19 min walk • The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts, is a performing arts company, cultural arts center, and community music school in Eugene, Oregon, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Knight Library?

Nearby attractions include Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, Eugene (3 min walk), Lady Sculpture, Eugene (3 min walk), Eugene Pioneer Cemetery, Eugene (4 min walk), The Pioneer, Eugene (6 min walk).

How to get to Knight Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Knight Library:

Bus

Dad's Gate Station • Lines: EmX (8 min walk)
FlixBus Eugene • Lines: 2110 (11 min walk)

Train

Eugene-Springfield (28 min walk)