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Arthur B. Pracna photograph collection, 1908-1914

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Pracna, Arthur B
Title
Arthur B. Pracna photograph collection
Dates
1908-1914 (inclusive)
Quantity
64 photographic prints, 64 photographic negatives (2 boxes)
Collection Number
PH1373
Summary
Photographs of mills designed by Arthur B. Pracna in various stages of completion and spanning Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia
Repository
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.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

Arthur B. Pracna was an architect who specialized in lumber and shingle mills in the Pacific Northwest during the early twentieth century. He was born in Minnesota in 1878 and began his business in Everett, Washington in 1902. He continued to work and live in the Seattle area until his death in 1948. He also designed and patented a swivel band-saw guide for use in these mills.

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Historical Background

Lumber milling began in the Pacific Northwest in 1828, but was at its peak from 1883 to 1940 due to the expansion of the national railroad system and advances in logging, milling, and other industry-specific technologies. Following the depletion of available timber in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, the previous center of the lumber trade, the Pacific Northwest quickly became the focus of the industry, leading to boom times in the region. During and after World War II, the regional economy began to diversify and timber was no longer king. However, it remains an important component of the Pacific Northwest economy.

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Content Description

Photographs of lumber mills designed by Arthur B. Pracna in various stages of completion and spanning Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia. Includes some images of Sikh workers.

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Use of the Collection

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Restrictions on Use

Status of creator's copyrights is unknown; restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Users are responsible for researching copyright status before use. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of Frank Pracna, February 3, 1959.

Processing Note

Processed by: Lauren Weidlich, 2016.

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

Arthur B. Pracna Papers (Manuscript Collection 0024)

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Subject Terms

  • Buildings--British Columbia--Photographs
  • Buildings--Oregon--Photographs
  • Buildings--Washington (State)--Marysville--Photographs
  • Cities and towns--Oregon--Photographs
  • Sawmills--Photographs
  • Sikhs--British Columbia--Photographs

Personal Names

  • Pracna, Arthur B.--Archives
  • Pracna, Arthur B.--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Negative (photographs)
  • Photographs

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Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)


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