Shipyard Wood Co. photograph album

Collection

Identifier: Album 358

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of 123 photographs in an album and four loose photographs, all black and white, depicting demolition of buildings in Oregon by the Shipyard Wood Company, owned by Fred G. Leary and W. C. Leary. The photographs predominantly depict demolition of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem after it was destroyed by fire in 1935. Also depicted is wrecking of various buildings in Portland, including a residence at SW 3rd and Market, the Allen & Lewis Building on Front Street, the Elks Building, The Wonder Millinery and the Hof Brau Quelle Restaurant. In addition to the photographs, the album includes newspaper clippings about the company's projects, and a letter from the Oregon State Board of Control to F. G. Leary, expressing thanks for the company's work on razing the Capitol.

Dates

Creation: circa 1933-1946

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.

Extent

0.29 Cubic Feet (1 custom box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Photograph album and several loose photographs depicting building demolition by the Shipyard Wood Company, owned by Fred G. Leary and W. C. Leary. The photographs primarily depict demolition of the Oregon State Capitol in Salem after it was destroyed by fire in 1935. Also depicted is wrecking of various buildings in Portland. In addition to photographs, the album contains newspaper clippings about the company's projects.