Smith, Charles E., 1839-1912
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1839 - 1912
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Oral history interview with Katherine O'Neill
Collection
Identifier: SR9481
Abstract
Oral history interview with Katherine O'Neill conducted by Linda S. Dodds on March 14, 1980. O'Neill was the daughter of a prominent Portland, Oregon, attorney.
Dates:
1980 March 14
Charles Emil Smith family photographic collection
Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 627
Abstract
Fifteen black and white photographs of Charles Emil Smith, Hedwig Smith, and family; family events; and the Smith house on the site of what is now Lair Hill Park in Portland, Oregon, between SW 2nd Avenue, SW Hooker Street, and SW Woods Street. Charles E. Smith (1839-1912) was born in Switzerland and came to Portland, Oregon, in 1863, where he established the Smith Brothers Iron Works with his brother Ferdinand. The Smith family also founded the Congress Hotel.
Dates:
circa 1863-1912