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Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

 Person

Biography

Arthur Prentiss was a photographer in Portland, listed in city directories from 1913-1932. He worked for George Weister at Weister Company and eventually bought Weister's Angelus Studios. For a few years, he was also in business at Gifford & Prentiss.

Found in 6 Collections and/or Records:

General Contractors of America photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 268
Abstract

Small collection of black and white photographs depicting construction equipment and sites, and a panoramic group portrait of the 7th annual meeting of the Associated General Contractors of America, held in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1922-1953

George Weatherly company photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1399
Abstract

Collection consists of 15 black and white photographic prints related to the Weatherly Creamery Company and the construction of the Weatherly Building in Portland, Oregon, from approximately 1912 to 1928.

Dates: 1910-1928

Harry A. Green residence photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 541
Abstract

Ten black and white photographs of the exterior, interior, ironwork, and grounds of the home of Harry A. Green at 3316 SE Ankeny St., Portland, Oregon. The house is more commonly known as the Bitar mansion.

Dates: circa 1928-1951

Portland: the Rose City

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 5389
Abstract

Color poster featuring a photograph by A. M. Prentiss of Portland, Oregon, with Mount Hood in the distance.

Dates: circa 1917-1925

John D. Rees postcard collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1122
Abstract

Ten color photographic postcards depicting scenes of Portland, Oregon, neighborhoods, Mount Hood and other mountains, logging, Washington Park and St. Vincent's Hospital.

Dates: circa 1916

Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 78
Abstract

Collection consists of marketing and promotional photographs used by the Spokane, Portland, and Seattle Railway. It includes images of rolling stock, railroad tracks, railroad stations, agriculture, street scenes, and landscapes.

Dates: 1890-1970

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Subject
Photographs 4
photographs 4
Portland 3
Agriculture -- Northwest, Pacific -- Photographs 1
Architecture 1