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MCM Architects photographs and design documents for Forest Heights, Portland, Oregon, circa 1988-1994
Overview of the Collection
- Compiler
- MCM Architects (Portland, Or.)
- Title
- MCM Architects photographs and design documents for Forest Heights, Portland, Oregon
- Dates
- circa 1988-1994 (inclusive)19881994
- Quantity
- 0.45 cubic feet, (1 document case)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 1156
- Summary
- Collection of photographs and architectural documents related to the Forest Heights subdivision in Portland, Oregon. The images depict the interiors and exteriors of houses, renderings of house styles, and construction of the subdivision.
- Repository
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Oregon Historical Society Research Library
1200 SW Park Avenue
Portland, OR
97205
Telephone: 503-306-5240
Fax: 503-219-2040
libreference@ohs.org - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In the early 1970s, developers planned a large subdivision of luxury homes on the edge of Forest Park, in Portland, Oregon's West Hills. Originally called Forest Park Estate, the development was stalled until the late 1980s due to land use and planning issues. In 1988, the development was purchased from Forest Park Estate Joint Venture, whose major partner was Homer Williams, for $13.3 million by residents of the small South Pacific island republic of Nauru (incorporated as Nauru Phosphate Royalties (Portland) Inc.). The islanders' native land was growing uninhabitable due to years of guano production. Renamed Forest Heights, the subdivision was intended as an upscale venue with several phases of expansion. Strict guidelines for design and landscaping were adopted by the developers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection of materials related to the Forest Heights subdivision in Portland, Oregon. The materials were created and compiled by MCM Architects of Portland, which oversaw some of the design work of the development. Materials include photographs, slides, and negatives depicting the interiors and exteriors of houses, renderings of house styles, and construction of the subdivision. The collection also includes specifications, architectural guidelines, and construction regulations.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Gift of MCM Architects, March 2012 (Lib. Acc. 27571).
Processing Note
Collection was titled "Photographs and slides of Forest Heights, Portland, Oregon" prior to August 2023.
Related Materials
For additional photographs of Forest Heights construction and houses, see Pamela Webb collection, Org. Lot 1219, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architecture, Domestic--Oregon--Portland--Photographs
- Housing development--Oregon--Portland
Geographical Names
- Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- color negatives
- photographs
- slides (photographs)
