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Portland Development Commission

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Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Walter Gordon papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2699
Abstract

Walter Gordon (born 1907) studied architecture at Princeton, Yale, and the University of Paris. He was a design consultant for the Portland Development Commission from 1962-1972. Collection includes design reviews for individual projects, correspondence, memos, drafts, and ephemera relating to Gordon's work with the commission.

Dates: 1962-1972

Oral history interview with Frank Ivancie

 Collection
Identifier: SR 2980
Abstract

Oral history interview with Frank Ivancie conducted by Clark Hansen on April 17 and April 18, 2001, as part of the Ira and Lauretta Keller Oral History Series. Ivancie discusses serving as a Portland city commissioner from 1966 to 1980 and as Portland mayor from 1980 to 1985, as well as his involvement with the Portland Development Commission.

Dates: 2001 April 17-18

Ira C. Keller collection

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2730
Abstract Ira C. Keller (1899-1978) was a business and civic leader of Portland, Oregon. He chaired the Portland Development Commission (1958-1972), was president of the Oregon Graduate Center for Study and Research (1972-1978), and founded the Western Kraft Corporation (1954-1972). Collection includes a scrapbook detailing projects of the Portland Development Commission, including the Portland Center, Lovejoy Fountain, Forecourt Fountain, Albina Neighborhood Improvement Program, and proposed Emanuel...
Dates: 1953-1986

South auditorium urban renewal project

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2360
Abstract

Collection includes property assessments and appraisals done for the Portland Development Commission, including maps, plans, and photographs.

Dates: 1957-1966

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Architects -- Oregon -- Portland 1
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