George Weatherly collection

Collection

Identifier: Mss 6004

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Dates

1905-1972

Creator

Weatherly, George Warren (Person)

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

George Warren Weatherly was a successful ice cream maker and built the Weatherly Building at East Grand and Morrison streets. The building, constructed in 1928, was the first skyscraper on Portland's east side.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (4 folders in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes newspaper clippings and miscellaneous ephemera regarding the business interests of George Warren Weatherly, including the Oriental Theater, the Weatherly Building, Weatherly Farms, and the Weatherly Creamery Company. George Warren Weatherly was a successful ice cream maker and built the Weatherly Building at East Grand and Morrison streets in Portland, Oregon.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Suzanne W. Bogue, March 1994 (Lib. Acc. 21667).

Separated Materials

Photos related to the Weatherly Creamery Company and the construction of the Weatherly Building were separated to photograph collections and designated Org. Lot 1399, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.