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Bridges -- Oregon -- Portland -- Design and construction

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Allen and Lewis records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 786
Abstract

Records of a mercantile firm in Portland, Oregon, that was founded by Cicero Hunt Lewis and Lucius H. Allen. The records date mainly from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and include financial ledgers, business correspondence, real estate and land records, contracts, stock certificates, and materials relating to the widening of West Burnside Street in downtown Portland, due to construction of the Burnside Bridge. The collection also includes papers relating to George Good.

Dates: 1853-1931

Pacific Bridge Company records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss1769
Abstract

The Pacific Bridge Company was established in California in 1869 and opened its Portland office in 1880. It constructed many Portland bridges, including the Morrison, Burnside, Interstate and Ross Island bridges. Records include cash books, journals, ledgers, letterpress books, voucher registers, and miscellaneous business papers.

Dates: 1856-1932

St. Johns Bridge plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3114
Abstract

Collection includes numerous blueprint plans, elevations, sections, details and layouts on 47 sheets of the St. Johns Bridge over the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, by the firm of Robinson & Steinman.

Dates: 1929