Mock-Yeon family papers

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2606

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection includes title abstracts, deeds, and contracts regarding property holdings and real estate transactions of John Mock and his son-in-law, John B. Yeon, Sr., particularly in connection with the Mock's Crest area of Portland, Oregon, and the Yeon Building at SW 5th Ave. and SW Alder St. in Portland, Oregon.

Dates

Creation: 1857-1932

Creator

Mock family (Family)
Yeon family (Family)

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.

Biographical note

John Baptiste Yeon (1865-1928) was an Oregon lumber baron, construction manager of the Columbia River Highway, and developer of one of Portland's early high-rises, the Yeon Building. His son, John Yeon (1910-1994) was a noted Oregon architect.