Minthorn Hall
Also known as Kanyon Hall
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Minthorn Hall
Minthorn Hall, at North St. on the George Fox University Campus, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 13, 1997. It was among the first 6 of Newberg’s 13 listings. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 129 other Oregon listings. The listing covers 1.1 acres. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isAcademic building of George Fox University. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 43 MB · National Archives↗1887 to today
- 1887Built
- 1997Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 29 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
North St. on the George Fox University Campus, Newberg · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
6 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Minthorn Hall
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Minthorn Hall
Is Minthorn Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 13, 1997 (Register number 97000581).
Is Minthorn Hall a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Oregon has 16 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Aubrey R. Watzek House, 18.7 miles away.
Can you visit Minthorn Hall?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Minthorn Hall?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77851590 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.