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Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Co. records , 1862-1865
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Company
- Title
- Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Co. records
- Dates
- 1862-1865 (inclusive)18621865
- Quantity
- 0.025 linear feet, (1 container) : 1 volume
- Collection Number
- B 130
- Summary
- Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Company built a toll road connecting Portland with Milwaukie, Oregon. The collection (1862-1865) contains corporate records of the Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Company.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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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.
- Additional Reference Guides
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See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam developed the "macadamized road" to withstand increased traffic and to enable improved water run-off. The Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Company built a macadamized toll road to connect Portland with Taylor's Ferry, which crossed the Willamette River to Milwaukie. This road is now named Macadam Avenue.
The Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Company was incorporated by S. G. Reed, George F. Thomas, John Green, Lloyd Brooke, Amory Holbrook, and Henry Failing. The company was sold to Multnomah County in 1879.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection (1862-1865) contains articles of incorporation, stockholder information, motions, and minutes of the Board of Directors.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Business enterprises--Oregon
- Macadam roads--Oregon--Portland
- Road construction industry--Oregon--Portland
- Toll roads--Oregon--Portland
Corporate Names
- Portland and Milwaukie Macadamized Road Company
Geographical Names
- Milwaukie (Or.)--History--19th century
- Portland (Or.)--History--19th century
Form or Genre Terms
- Articles of incorporation
