Developer Miles Alexander opens historic McCollum Hall for community tour, revealing plans for food stalls, grocery store, and cultural preservation in this landmark venue.

After decades of housing students, Hamilton Hall at the University of Oregon will be torn down this summer, part of a $220 million housing plan.

There’s a crackling aliveness to music in the 220-seat, subterranean yet airy auditorium, which was put through its paces in ...