PCAD - William Orr Heckart

Exterior view of the front facade of Gerlinger Hall, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, c. 1947. From the University of Oregon Yearbook, 1947-1948, p. 1, accessed 04/24/2024

Satellite view of Gerlinger Hall (top) and Gerlinger Hall Annex, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, c. 2023. From Google Maps/Street View, accessed 04/24/2024

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Male, born 1860-02-05, died 1919-12-10

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Heckart, William Orr., Building Contractor

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Relocation

William Orr Heckart was born in Wapello County, IA, possibly in Ottumwa, on 02/05/1860, one of a large family had by farmers Michael and Mary Heckart.

Parents

His father was Michael Heckart (born 04/10/1822 in Dauphin County, PA-d. 12/21/1898 in Wapello County, IA), his mother, Mary Martha Moyer (born 04/07/1828 in Northumberland County, PA-d. 05/14/1883 in Wapello County, IA). Michael farmed and worked as a carpenter during his life, and some of his sons followed the latter trade.

Spouse

Heckart married at least twice. He first wed Carrie Houk (born 1863 in IA-d. 1901 in OR) on 12/20/1883 in Wapello, IA.

PCAD id: 9606

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Buildings and other works

Name	Date	City	State
University of Oregon (U of O), Women's Memorial Hall, Eugene, OR	1919-1921	Eugene	OR

William Orr Heckart (Building Contractor)

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