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Architecture

 Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest

Found in 160 Collections and/or Records:

Charles Emil Smith family photographic collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 627
Abstract

Fifteen black and white photographs of Charles Emil Smith, Hedwig Smith, and family; family events; and the Smith house on the site of what is now Lair Hill Park in Portland, Oregon, between SW 2nd Avenue, SW Hooker Street, and SW Woods Street. Charles E. Smith (1839-1912) was born in Switzerland and came to Portland, Oregon, in 1863, where he established the Smith Brothers Iron Works with his brother Ferdinand. The Smith family also founded the Congress Hotel.

Dates: circa 1863-1912

South Auditorium Renewal Project photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: Org. Lot 1367
Abstract

Collection consists mainly of black-and-white photographs taken circa 1965-1966 during the South Auditorium Renewal Project. The photographs show buildings during construction, as well as the surrounding area. The collection also includes four architectural floor plans and newspaper clippings about the Portland Center high-rise apartments.

Dates: circa 1965-1969

Sovereign Hotel sketch

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3170
Abstract

Color rendering of the Sovereign Hotel from the SW Broadway entrance in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1981

Arthur C. Spencer III term papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 844
Abstract

Collection includes two typescript term papers by Arthur C. Spencer III: A 1960 paper titled "James W. Nesmith: Oregon Douglas-Union Democrat in the Civil War Period" and a 1966 paper titled "The First Congregational Church, Portland, Oregon."

Dates: 1960-1966

St. Helen's Hall lithograph

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3020
Abstract

Lithograph of St. Helen's Hall, an Episcopalian girls' school, at SW 4th Ave. and SW Madison St. in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: circa 1870-1879

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

St. Mary's by the Sea Church plans

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3174
Abstract

Collection includes 4 elevations, sections and plans on 3 sheets of St. Mary's by the Sea Church in Rockaway, Oregon, by architect Michael Melchior.

Dates: circa 1927

St. Vincent Hospital, Portland, Or., plat

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3069
Abstract

Collection consists of 1 drawing on 1 sheet of a plat of the grounds of the St. Vincent Hospital at NW 23rd Ave. and NW Westover Rd., owned by the Sisters of Providence, in Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1911

State Capitol Reconstruction Commission records

 Collection
Identifier: Mss2849
Abstract

The Capitol Reconstruction Commission was established in 1935 for the purpose of planning the construction of a new Capitol building in Salem, Oregon, to replace the one that burned in 1935. Collection includes records of the commission, including minutes, lists of architects, programs, and other documents.

Dates: 1935-1937

Residence for Dr. Curtis C. Strong plans and specifications

 Collection
Identifier: Mss3026
Abstract

Collection includes 8 photograph plans, elevations and sections on 6 sheets, as well as photocopy manuscript specifications, for the Dr. Curtis C. Strong residence at SW Park Ave. and SW Salmon St., Portland, Oregon.

Dates: 1878