had never sought a charter from the legislature, but in January 1856, the Willamette Baptist Association organized Oregon City University and obtained a charter from the Oregon Territorial Legislature that transferred all assets of the former school to the new school. However, classes were held intermittently, and in 1858 the school closed. Legacy After the school closed, the building slipped into disrepair and was taken over by vandals. In 1874, the building was torn down. The board of trustees for the college last met on June 16, 1888, in which it donated the school bell and two books to McMinnville College, now Linfield College, along with the proceeds of the sale of the school's property. Linfield considers Oregon City College as its forerunner Baptist institution. References External links Oregon City College and University - Baptist Annals of Oregon Oregon City, Oregon Education in Clackamas County, Oregon Defunct private universities and colleges in Oregon 1849 establishments in Oregon Territory Educational institutions established in 1849 1850s disestablishments in Oregon Educational institutions disestablished in 1858 Buildings and structures demolished in 1874