Ernest F. Tucker architectural photographs

Collection

Identifier: Org. Lot 101

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of 133 black and white photographs of structures designed by Portland, Oregon, architect, Ernest F. Tucker (1901-1976). The bulk of the collection focuses on Portland residences, but also includes residences located in Bend, Cannon Beach, and Lake Oswego. Photographs of several homes in Longview and Vancouver, Washington, are also part of this collection.

The collection also shows some of Tucker's work on the University of Oregon's Carson Hall, Erb Memorial Union, and the Library. Other public buildings featured are the Lombard Branch Library and Macleay Shelter (at Macleay Park). During the 1960s, Tucker also worked on commercial buildings in Portland, two of which were Chown Hardware and Smith Auto Parts, whose photographs are included in this collection.

The bulk of the photographs in this collection were taken by Walter Boychuck, but those of Photo-Art Commercial Studios also play a prominent role. The work of various other, smaller studios is shown throughout the collection.

Dates

circa 1925-1960

Creator

Tucker, Ernest F. (Architect, 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

Ernest F. Tucker was the son of Dr. Ernest Fanning Tucker and Mabel Beck Tucker, and was born in Portland in 1901. In 1925, Tucker earned a degree in architecture from the University of Pennsylvania and returned to Oregon, where he was briefly associated with Portland architect, Arthur E. Doyle. During Tucker's prosperous career, he designed private residences, public buildings, and commercial structures, primarily in the Portland area.

Tucker merged with two other local architects, H. Abbott Lawrence and George Wallmann, in the 1940s. Although the firm continued to design private homes, the business emphasized educational facilities and public buildings. For the next 20 years, Tucker helped shape the University of Oregon, Eugene, campus with the addition of Carson Hall, the science building, the Erb Memorial Union, and an addition to the Library.

Extent

1.1 Cubic Feet (1 slim letter document case and 1-21" x 25" oversize flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection includes photographs of residential, public, and commercial structures designed by Portland, Oregon, architect, Ernest F. Tucker, circa 1925-1960.

Arrangement

Collection is arranged in 4 series: Series 1. Private residences; Series 2. Public buildings; Series 3. Commercial buildings; Series 4. Unidentified locations

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Mary Greeley, June 1979 (Lib Acc 14835, Photo Acc 981D049).

Separated Materials

Photographic materials were originally separated from manuscript materials in the Ernest F. Tucker Papers, Mss 3043, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.