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Check out: John C. Pratt collection of Warren Heywood Williams architectural drawings

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

John C. Pratt collection constitutes architectural drawings of two projects done by architect Warren Heywood Williams. The collection consists of drawings for two projects: the Masonic Temple and the Oregon Electric Railway passenger station, both located in Eugene, Oregon.

Call number: Coll 150

Guide to the John C. Pratt Collection of Warren Heywood Williams architectural drawings

Check out: Sutton, Whitney and Aandahl Architectural records

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012

Sutton, Whitney and Aandahl Architects practiced in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The collection contains 78 architectural plans.

Call number: Bx 172

Guide to the Sutton, Whitney and Aandahl Architectural Records

Check out: Fowler Street houses photographs

Monday, September 10th, 2012

The collection consists of thirty-four images documenting three houses on Fowler Street (#327, 337, and 357) in Roseburg, Oregon. The purpose of the collection is to document the properties for historical mitigation as required by local agencies.

Call number: PH200_058

Guide to the Fowler Street houses photographs

Check out: DeYoung and Roald Architectural Plans and photographs

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

Collection comprises architectural plans and photographs related to the construction of the New Heathman Hotel, in Portland, Oregon in 1927; photographs of the interior of the Paramount Theater, Portland; photographs of designs and finished buildings in Portland and elsewhere in Oregon; and plans for the residence of Mrs. J. W. DeYoung.

Call number: Bx 131

Guide to the DeYoung and Roald Architectural Plans and photographs

Check out: Francis Keally papers

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

Francis Keally was architect of the Oregon State capitol, and was consulted about alterations to it.

Call number: Ax 381

Guide to the Francis Keally Papers

Check out: Walter H. and Florence Holmes Gerke landscape architecture drawings and photographs

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Walter Henry Gerke (c. 1891-1982) and Florence Holmes Gerke (1896-1964) were landscape architects. The collection contains 2 flat file folders of architectural plans reflecting their work on the Bonneville Power Navigation project and the Washington Park Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon.

Call number: Coll 144

Guide to the Walter H. and Florence Holmes Gerke landscape architecture drawings and photographs

Check out: Raymond W. Hatch architectural photograph albums

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

Collection comprises three albums of architectural photographs, circa 1910s-1930s, of Oregon high schools, banks, libraries, hotels, and residences designed by American architect Raymond W. Hatch.

Call number: PH306

Guide to the Raymond W. Hatch architectural photograph albums

Newly available collection: John Yeon architectural drawings

Friday, August 24th, 2012

John Yeon (1910-1994) was an Oregon architect and important figure in twentieth century architecture, perhaps best known for innovating what has come to be known as northwest regionalism. The collection consists of architectural drawings for projects, both built and unrealized, ranging from plans, sections, elevations, details, tracings, and blueprints, as well as a number of Northwest maps, aerial photographs, and surveys for both architectural and preservation projects managed by the architect.

Call number: Coll 333

Guide to the John Yeon Architectural Drawings

Newly available collection: Bond and Associates Landscape Architects records

Friday, August 24th, 2012

Lloyd Bond  was a Landscape Architect who worked out of Eugene, Oregon, primarily on projects in Oregon but also throughout the Pacific Northwest. The collection includes client files and correspondence, office files, architectural drawings, and photographs.

Call number: Coll 297

Guide to the Bond and Associates Landscape Architects Records

Newly available collection: Hallock & Day Co. ledger

Friday, August 24th, 2012

A.B. Hallock, a general contractor, was styled “architect.” In 1855 the company became Hallock & McMillen. The firm designed and built houses, public buildings, and anything else that needed building. His ledger is composed of an account book of final entry, in which his business transactions were recorded.

Call number: B 030

Guide to the Hallock & Day Co. Ledger