Brougher Hall was constructed in 1947. Brougher housed the science center, and the college radio station; aptly named the Science Hall. In 1980, Dr. Brougher helped the university establish a museum in Shambaugh Library (now the Murdock Library). Later the Museum moved to Brougher Hall where it stayed for several years. Currently, the library is being stored in the plant service building after the expansion of the art department. Brougher began the campus museum by donating his collection of medical antiques and helping organize historical memorabilia from the college. The museum later expanded to include artifacts from different Friends missionary efforts, pioneer artifacts, and a crystal and mineral collection. In 1961, the building was enlarged and renamed to honor the Broughers. Eventually, as the college grew and the science departments moved to the newly built Edwards-Holman Science Center, the museum in Brougher Hall was taken out and the space was used for classrooms.
Brougher Hall is named after Dr. John C. Brougher (1902-1983) and his wife Esther Brougher (1904-1990). Dr. John Brougher served on the George Fox Board of Trustees for 30 years, from 1946-1976. The Broughers supported George Fox College throughout the years by providing funding for buildings, and scholarships, as well as helping establish the George Fox Museum. The Museum was previously housed in Brougher Hall, and John Brougher himself was the curator of the museum for several years. Despite never attending George Fox or working for the college in any official capacity Brougherwas awarded an honorary doctorate in 1973. Brougher ran a medical practice in Vancouver, Washington, for most of his life where he became heavily involved in the Vancouver Friends Church. Dr. Brougher also had a continuing interest in history, serving as president of the Fort Vancouver Historical Society for 14 years. Brougher eventually retired to Friendsview Manor in Newberg to be closer to George Fox and passed away in 1983.