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Bob Barnes photographs of Corbett Building implosion

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 553

Scope and Contents

Six black and white photographs, May 2, 1988, depicting the controlled implosion of the Corbett Building at SW 5th Avenue and Morrison Street in Portland, Oregon.

Dates

  • Creation: 1988 May 2

Creator

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.

Historical note

The Corbett building was designed by Whidden and Lewis (1906-1914) and imploded on May 2, 1988, to make way for the construction of the Pioneer Place Mall.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder in shared box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Small collection of black and white photographs depicting the controlled implosion of the Corbett Building at SW 5th Avenue and Morrison Street in Portland, Oregon.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased from Bob Barnes, November 1988 (Photo Acc. 988M179).

Processing Information

Collection was titled "Corbett Building implosion photographic collection" prior to September 2023.

Title
Guide to the Bob Barnes photographs of Corbett Building implosion
Status
Completed
Date
2012; revised 2023
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

Contact:
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Portland OR 97205 United States
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