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Photographs of Harold C. Whitehouse architectural projects, approximately 1950-1970
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Photographs of Harold C. Whitehouse architectural projects
- Dates
- approximately 1950-1970 (inclusive)19501970
- Quantity
- 30 photographic prints (1 folder)
- Collection Number
- PH0439
- Summary
- Photographs of architectural projects by Harold C. Whitehouse in Spokane and Seattle, Washington, circa 1950-1970
- 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
Entire collection can be viewed on the Libraries' Digital collections website. Permission of Visual Materials curator required to view originals. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Additional Reference Guides
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Harold Whitehouse was born in 1884 in Somerville, Massachusetts. He attended Cornell University where he took a study tour of Europe under H. E. Phalps. He began practice as a draftsman in 1902 for Fox, Jenney and Osle. In 1908, he became a partner in Keith and Whitehouse and is registered in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Mr. Whitehouse was president of the Spokane, Washington chapter of the American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) In 1913 he partnered with Ernest Price. Some notable buildings designed by Mr. Whitehouse include the Music Building and the Fine Arts Building at the University of Washington; the Administrative Building at the University of Idaho; Anscortea Hospital in Anscortea, WA; Women's Dormitory at Gonzaga University; Lincoln Office Building in Spokane, WA; and United General Hospital in Sedro Wooley, WA. He also designed Episcopal churches in small towns throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Photographs of architecture and architectural drawings by Harold C. Whitehouse. Some images included. are St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane (1965); Central Lutheran Church, Spokane (1951); St. Thomas, Medina; and the School of Music, University of Washington.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact Special Collections, University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Photographs of architecture drawingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane, WA Founded in 1929, construction began in 1925 and was completed in
1954 under H. C. Whitehouse. St. John's is the combination of All Saints
Cathedral, St. Peter's, and St. James.
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| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 1 | between 1953 and 1956 | |
| 1 | 2 | between 1953 and 1956 | |
| 1 | 3 | October 15, 1964 | |
| 1 | 4 | March 11, 1965 | |
| 1 | 5 | between 1953 and 1956 | |
| 1 | 6 | between 1953 and 1956 | |
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 7 |
School of Music, University of Washington
Seattle Written on photo: Whitehouse & Price ArchitectsWhitehouse worked on the School of Music on the University of
Washington's Campus. He finished the work in 1950.
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between 1950 and 1970 |
Photographs of buildingsReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Epiphany Church, Seattle, WA Founded in 1907, the women of the parish chose the name
Epiphany. The chapel was built in 1911 by Ellsworth Storey. The Parish Hall was
built in 1941 by Whitehouse and the Sanctuary was built in 1951, also by
Whitehouse.
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| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 8 |
Epiphany Church sanctuary and altar, Seattle,
WA Roger Dudley, Seattle, WA (photographer)
Printed on verso: to Epiphany Parish, 715 Hutton bldg.
Whitehouse and Price, Spokane.
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between 1950 and 1952 |
| 1 | 9 |
Epiphany Church altar, Seattle, WA Roger Dudley, Seattle, WA (photographer)
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between 1950 and 1952 |
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 10 |
Central Lutheran Church altar, Spokane, WA Richard T. Lewis, Spokane, WA (photographer)
Central Lutheran Church was founded in 1930 and the building was
erected in 1951.
Written on verso: Erected 1951. View of Sanctuary
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between 1950 and 1952 |
St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane, WA Founded in 1929, construction began in 1925 and was completed in
1954 under H. C. Whitehouse. St. John's is the combination of All Saints
Cathedral, St. Peter's, and St. James.
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| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 11 | between 1953 and 1956 | |
| 1 | 12 | between 1953 and 1956 | |
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 13 |
Interior of a church The main focus of the image is an intricate desk or separator.
Located near the choir section of the church in front of piano or organ.
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between 1950 and 1970 |
| 1 | 14 | between 1950 and 1970 | |
Hutton Settlement, Spokane, WA The settlement originally sat on 15 acres of land, now sits on
319 acres. An orphanage home and land founded by Levi Hutton, it was
established in 1917 and built in 1919. The home was established to provide a
"Happy Home" for children. The settlement is designed to be self-sufficient by
having crops, gardens, and animals.
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| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 15 | between 1950 and 1970 | |
| 1 | 16-17 | between 1950 and 1970 | |
St. Thomas Church, Medina, WA Founded in 1944.
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| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 18 | between 1950 and 1970 | |
| 1 | 19 | between 1950 and 1970 | |
| Folder | item | ||
| 1 | 20 |
St. John's Lutheran Church altar, Spokane,
WA Has been torn down, remodeled and moved.
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between 1950 and 1970 |
Photographs from an albumReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Epiphany Church, Seattle, WA Founded in 1907, the women of the parish chose the name
Epiphany. The chapel was built in 1911 by Ellsworth Storey. The Parish Hall was
built in 1941 by Whitehouse and the Sanctuary was built in 1951, also by
Whitehouse.
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| box-folder:oversize | item | ||
| OS3 | 21 | between 1950 and 1952 | |
| OS3 | 22 | between 1950 and 1952 | |
| box-folder:oversize | item | ||
| OS3 | 23 |
Central Lutheran Church altar, Spokane, WA Central Lutheran Church was founded in 1930 and the building was
erected in 1951.
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between 1950 and 1952 |
St. John's Lutheran Church, Spokane, WA Has been torn down, remodeled and moved.
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| box-folder:oversize | item | ||
| OS3 | 24 | between 1950 and 1970 | |
| OS3 | 25-26a | between 1950 and 1970 | |
| OS3 | 26b | between 1950 and 1970 | |
Community Church, Coulee Dam, WA Plaque on church says A. D. 1951. However, building
reconstruction was between 1956-1957.
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| box-folder:oversize | item | ||
| OS3 | 27-28a | between 1950 and 1970 | |
| OS3 | 28b | between 1950 and 1970 | |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
