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Edward T. Osborn architectural drawing collection, 1911-1933
Overview of the Collection
- Architect
- Osborn, Edward T
- Title
- Edward T. Osborn architectural drawing collection
- Dates
- 1911-1933 (inclusive)19111933
- Quantity
- 45 pencil sketches, 10 architectural drawings (1 box)
- Collection Number
- PH2004-042
- Summary
- Images of various buildings, homes, and inventions designed by Edward T. Osborn while working as an architect in Seattle, Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Edward Thomas Osborn was born on October 4, 1865 in Liverpool, England. Osborn was elected to the Royal Institute of British Architects on March 7, 1892. He worked as an architect in Great Britian and China and taught school in the Philipines before coming to Canada and the United States. Osborn settled in Seattle, Washington, where he was connected for many years with the firm of Bebb & Gould. Osborn received a commentary signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt for contributions to the United States during the First World War. He returned to Great Britian and offered his services there during the Second World War. Osborn died in England during the War period.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Images of various buildings, homes, and inventions designed by Edward T. Osborn while working as an architect in Seattle, Washington.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
BuildingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/1 | "The Torrington"
Six pencil sketches of the exterior and floorplan of "The Torrington."
|
1920-1928 |
| 1/2 | Large Apartment House
Two pencil sketches of the exterior and layout of an untitled apartment building.
|
undated |
| 1/3 | Grant Hotel
One pencil sketch of the floorplan for the Grant Hotel in San Francisco, California.
|
undated |
| 1/4 | Chinese Building
One pencil sketch of the exterior of a unidentified building.
|
undated |
| 1/5 | Floorplan for C.D. Wilson
One pencil sketch of the floorplan for building proposal offered to C.D. Wilson.
|
1920 |
| 1/6 | Building at 9th and Denny
One pencil sketch of the exterior of a proposed building at 9th and Denny in Seattle, Washington.
|
undated |
| 1/7 | Office Building, Market Street
One pencil sketch of the Market Street Elevation of an office building in Seattle, Washington.
|
1911 |
| 1/8 | Commercial Building
One pencil sketch of the exterior and floorplan for an untitled commercial building.
|
1920 |
| 1/9 | Skyscraper
One pencil sketch of the exterior of an unidentified skyscraper
|
1928 |
| 1/10 | Untitled Building
One pencil sketch of the exterior of an untitled building.
|
undated |
| 1/11 | Facade Treatment
One pencil sketch of the facade of an unidentified building.
|
undated |
Miscellaneous ProjectsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1/12 | Miscellaneous Architectural Drawings and Sketches
Thirty-seven architectural drawings and pencil sketches of various inventions, homes, and buildings designed by E.T. Osborn while working as an architect in Seattle, Washington. Includes ten architectural drawings for a bronze storefront by the Newman Manufacturing Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio.
|
1911-1928 |
| 1/13 | J.W. Fry's Project
Six pencil sketches of ideas for a transportation station proposal submitted to J.W. Fry.
|
1933 |
| 1/14 | Bamboo Structure
One pencil sketch of a bamboo structure constructed with with a coconut leaf thatch roof.
|
undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Osborn, Edward
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
