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Pittock Block construction photograph album

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: PH 370

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of one photograph album of construction of Pittock Block in Portland, Oregon. About two-thirds of the photographs were done by Angelus Photo Co., presumably for the architects (Doyle & Patterson) and/or the engineers (Brayton Engineering Company). Most photographs are exterior shots of construction taken from the same vantage point. The photo album contains 76 8"x10" black and white photographs.

Dates

  • 1913

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.

Conditions Governing Use

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Biographical / Historical

Doyle and Patterson Architects was a leading architecture firm in Portland, Oregon during the early 20th century. It was headed by Albert Ernest Doyle (1877-1928). It later became Doyle, Patterson, and Beach Architects.

Brayton Engineering Company operated in Portland, Oregon during the early 20th century.

The Angelus Commercial Photo Company was established in Portland, Oregon around 1911, and specialized in commercial subjects.

Extent

1.25 linear feet (1 container) : 1 flat box (1 clamshell box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Doyle and Patterson Architects was a leading architecture firm in Portland, Oregon during the early 20th century. Brayton Engineering Company operated in Portland, Oregon during the early 20th century. The Angelus Commercial Photo Company had been established in Portland, Oregon around 1911, and specialized in commercial subjects. This collection consists of one photograph album of construction of Pittock Block in Portland, Oregon.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection was acquired by purchase from Zephyr Used and Rare Books.

Processing Information

Collection processed by Emily Haskins 2019 March.

Title
Guide to Pittock Block construction photograph album
Status
Complete Description
Author
Finding Aid prepared by Emily Haskins.
Date
2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Repository

Contact:
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR 97403-1299 USA