Willamette Iron and Steel Works records

Collection

Identifier: Mss2030

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Manuscript specifications for a marine-fire-box boiler, a type of steam engine, 6 pages, August 1889, prepared for J. B. Montgomery.

Dates

Creation: 1889

Creator

Willamette Iron and Steel Works (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Administrative history

In 1865, the Willamette Iron Works began operating in Portland, Oregon, and was known for producing the "Willamette Donkey" for logging operations. In 1904, after moving from its downtown location to the waterfront, the company changed its name to Willamette Iron and Steel Works. In 1938, the company was organized as Willamette Iron and Steel Corporation. During World War II, it became a shipbuilding contractor for the United States government. In 1946, the company was sold and became known as the Willamette Iron and Steel Company. Later, the company was also known as Wisco.