Kenneth L. Hargreaves photograph and drawing collection, circa 1880-1988

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Hargreaves, Kenneth L., 1914-2003
Title
Kenneth L. Hargreaves photograph and drawing collection
Dates
circa 1880-1988 (inclusive)
Quantity
40 black and white photographs ; various sizes
35 color slides ; 35 mm
5 negatives
37 architectural drawings
Collection Number
PH1248
Summary
Family photographs, architectural drawings, and photographs of architectural work of Seattle architect Kenneth Hargreaves.
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

The collection is open to the public.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Kenneth Hargreaves (1914-2003) was born in Winnipeg, Canada. He attended school in Vancouver, British Columbia. He subsequently moved to the United States, arriving in Seattle in 1929. He became a naturalized citizen in 1936, after attending Roosevelt High School and while enrolled at the University of Washington. In 1938 he became the first UW student to graduate in Industrial Design. A member of the Theta Chi fraternity during his time at the Univeristy of Washington, he remained active in this organization for many years as both a member of its Board of Trustees and an officer of its alumni group.

Hargreaves worked in Seattle as a designer and architect for 40 years. He began his career in 1941 as a draftsman for C.C. Belknap Glass Co. before being hired by Boeing in 1942, as a preliminary design engineer. In 1951, he became a resident architect for the Metropolitan Building Corp. From 1954 to 1960 he was a design partner in the firm Turner & Hargreaves, Architects, A.I.A., along with fellow design partner Edwin Thurlow Turner. In 1956, Turner & Hargreaves served as supervising architects for the design and construction of University Village in Seattle. After leaving Turner & Hargreaves he worked as a contract architect for many firms, including Ronald R. Campbell, DeLaney and Associates, and Tracey Brunstrom Dudley and Associates. He was a member of the American Institute of Architects, and was named member Emeritus in his later years.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection includes family photographs and photographs of architectural renderings. Specificiations and architectural drawings, as well as three black and white cartoon drawings are also included.

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

Acquisition Information

Donor: Pat Thurgood (Kenneth Hargreaves's daughter); received in 2009.

Processing Note

Processed by Peter Oliver, 2014.

Accessioned as PH2009-007.

Separated Materials

Material Described Separately:

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

Personal photographs and drawingsReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Photographs
Box/Folder item
1/1 1
Portrait of Ida May Briston Linden
Burke, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Photographer)
This photo is a copy of an earlier original.
circa 1880s
1/1 2
Portrait of Lloyd G. Hargreaves in peacoat
Lewis Rice, Nova Scotia, Canada (Photographer)
1895
1/1 3
Portrait of Lloyd G. Hargreaves as boy in sailor suit
Lewis Rice, Nova Scotia, Canada (Photographer)
circa 1895
1/1 4
Portrait of Lloyd G. Hargreaves as a boy in sailor suit, seated
Lewis Rice, Nova Scotia, Canada (Photographer)
Handwritten on verso: Wishing you a Merry Christmas Lloyd G. Hargreaves.
circa 1895
1/2 5 circa 1910s
1/2 6
Two men and four women outside seated on rock
circa 1910s
1/2 7
Lloyd Hargreaves outdoors in bow-tie
circa 1910s
1/2 8 1911
1/2 9
Chistopher Hargreaves on front porch of house
1913
1/2 10
Three men in suits with one seated
Seated man at center is possibly Christopher Hargreaves.
circa October 1914
1/2 11
Three men outdoors
Man standing on the right is possibly Christopher Hargreaves.
October 1914
1/2 12
Kenneth Hargreaves at two years and four months old outdoors with dog
December 1916
1/2 13
Three women on porch
August 1916
1/2 14
Man, woman, and child seated outdoors on logs
October 1917
1/2 15
Portrait of Kenneth Hargreaves
Digital print of a photo.
circa 1930s
1/2 16
Kenneth Hargreaves in University of Washington sweater with mother May Hargreaves
circa 1930s
1/2 17
Four women and three men outdoors
Handwritten on verso: In the Lake District, England. Easter Weekend 1988. (I am fourth from the left, on the back row).
1988
1/2 18
Dan in garden at Toronto, Canada
circa 1910s-1920s
1/2 19
Woman seated on front porch of house
Handwritten on verso: Mother at Florence's in Toronto.
circa 1910s-1920s
1/2 20
Woman in garden holding puppy
Handwritten on verso: Ginger at 3 mos. old. but has grown so much since and is an armful now.
circa 1910s-1920s
1/2 21
Two men and two women outdoors in winter
circa 1920s
1/2 22
The Firview Terrace house, 1031 Northeast 188th Street, Shoreline District, Seattle, Washington
Residence of Kenneth Hargreaves from 1955 to 2003.Digital print of photograph
circa 1950s-1960s
1/2 23
The Wedgewood house, 8012 36th Northeast, Seattle, Washington.
Residence of Kenneth Hargreaves from 1948 to 1955.Digital print of photograph
circa 1948-1955
Color slides
Box/Folder item
1/3 24
Kathryn Hargreaves at Shilshole Bay
circa 1960s
1/3 25
Kenneth Hargreaves at Shilshole Bay
circa 1960s
1/3 26
Dean and Lillian Darling with Kathryn Hargreaves
Kathryn Hargreaves in center.
October 1966
1/3 27-29
Kenneth Hargreaves and wife Kathryn on couch
Some labeled June 1972, one April, though all believed taken in April 1972.
April 1972
1/3 30
Cora Bersmeir in Nampa, Idaho
August 1976
1/3 31
Kathryn Hargreaves
October 1976
1/3 32
Henry B. at grave
circa 1980
1/3 33
Dean Darling at Salt Spring Island
July 1984
1/3 34
Man on horse-drawn haycart
undated
Drawings
Box/Folder item
1/4 35
Bearded man with cap and camera on tripod holding sign marked Vancouver, B.C. 1924
1 drawing : 1 ink and paper pastedown on bond
undated
1/4 36
Gravestone and mourners
1 drawing : 1 ink and graphite on textured paper
Two weeping men with flowers and "crying towels" kneeling at graveside. Gravestone is marked: R.I.P. Here Lies Pinky A Good Little Twinkie Who Just Wanted To Please.
undated
1/4 37
Man and woman standing at railing of ship marked The Love Boat
1 drawing : 1 graphite on textured paper
undated

Professional architecture practiceReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Architectural drawings
mapcase item
M436 38
Proposed Addition for: Mr. and Mrs. George Buck
5 drawings : 2 graphite on trace, 2 graphite on vellum, 1 graphite with color on vellum
Working drawings include perspectives of proposed addition with and without deck, partial exterior east elevation, preliminary floor plan showing proposed addition without deck, and existing floor plan.
May 17, 1978-May 18, 1978
Chapter House for Theta Chi Fraternity - Alpha Rho Alumni Assn. Inc. Owners, 4535 17th Avenue Northeast, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
It is unknown how this item relates to any specific project of Kenneth Hargreave's, though it may have been used as reference for an addition or remodeling project. Hargreaves was a member of the Theta Chi fraternity and remained active in the organization through its Board of Trustees and alumni group.
mapcase item
M436 39a
Architectural drawings
Walter W. LundEarl P. Newbeury (Architect)
10 drawings : 2 blueprints, 8 blueprints with color
Numbered set of drawings include plans, elevations, sections, and details. Plans include basement, first floor, second floor, and third floor. Exterior elevations of residence from all directions. Section drawings through entrance hall and living room wing. Interior elevations of living room fireplace, library, kitchen, pantry, and second floor bathroom. Sections and details of living room railing, wood box, radiation for living room, doors, and built-in dresser. Elevation of gable.
March 23, 1931
Box/Folder
1/5 39b
Specifications for Theta Chi Fraternity
Walter W. LundEarl P. Newbeury (Architect)
37 bound pages; General Contract Specifications.13 bound pages; Plumbing and Heating Specifications
March, 1931
Residence on 49th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, Washington
mapcase item
M436 40a
Proposed property development and preliminary scheme A-1
6 drawings : 4 graphite and adhesive transfer lettering on vellum, 1 graphite with color and adhesive transfer lettering on vellum, 1 graphite on vellum
Working drawings include perspective, floor plan, elevations, sections, and site plan. Perspective of residence with view of garage and entry. Floor plans include upper, lower and main levels. West and south exterior elevations. Section through residence. Block development plan with 19 numbered lots, lot marked "1" shaded-in to indicate location of proposed residence.
July 25, 1975-August 7, 1975
Box/Folder
1/6 40b
Proposed plans for block development
10 drawings : 5 ink on vellum, 5 graphite on vellum
Set of working drawings showing 5 proposed plans for residence, possibly used in the block development. Includes "T-Plan," "L-Plan," "Split-Level Plan," "H-Plan" and "U-Plan," with accompanying text highlighting advantages and disadvantages of each layout.
July 29, 1975-July 30, 1975
1/7 40c
Working drawings
14 drawings : 8 graphite with color on vellum, 3 graphite on vellum, 2 diazotype reproduction on bond, 1 graphite with color and ink on vellum
Working drawings of two split-level proposals for residence, including floor plans of basement, main floor, and second floor. Some drawings are labeled "Proposal 1-A" and "Proposal 1-B."
July 29, 1975-July 30, 1975
Photographs
Box/Folder item
1/8 41
A and P Super Market construction view of exterior
Art Forde and Fred Carter, Seattle, Washington (Photographer)
circa 1950s
1/8 42
Abandoned building exterior
Martin Moyer, Seattle, Washington (Photographer)
circa 1950s
1/8 43
Exterior of the Bon Marche at night illuminated from inside
Martin Moyer, Seattle, Washington (Photographer)
circa 1950s
1/8 44
The Color Bar interior
Handwritten on verso: Nu-Hue Color Bar.
circa 1950s
1/8 45 circa 1950s
1/8 46-47 circa 1950s
1/8 48 circa 1950s
1/9 49 circa 1950s
1/9 50-51 circa 1950s
1/9 52
Restaurant interior with soda fountain
Burton T. Grinnell and Associates, Seattle, Washington (Photographer)
circa 1950s
Photographs of architectual renderings
Box/Folder item
1/10 53
Contact sheet showing five images of architectual renderings
circa 1970s
Box/Folder item
1/10 53-0
Apartment building
circa 1970s
1/10 53-1
Building exterior
circa 1970s
1/10 53-2
Pioneer Lumber and Treating, Inc.
circa 1970s
1/10 53-3
Schematic site plan with renderings for seven buildings
circa 1970s
1/10 53-4
Proposed motel
circa 1970s
1/10 54
Building complex
1 photographic print of architectural drawing : 1 black and white photographic print
Bird's eye perspective of building complex, rendered with mountain in background.
circa 1940s
1/10 55
Carl's Restaurant
1 photographic print of architectural drawing : 1 black and white photographic print
Rendering of interior with mural on wall.
August 22, 1946
1/10 56
"Clinton Village" A Proposed Supermarket Center for Otto and William Meinhold, Clinton, Washington
1 photographic print of architectural drawing : 1 black and white photographic print
Bird's eye perspective of the supermarket center with parking lot.
circa 1950s
1/10 57
[P]roposed Motel
1 photographic print of architectural drawing : 1 black and white photographic print
Exterior rendering of motel with pool.
circa 1940s
1/10 58
Variety Hardware shopping center
1 photographic print of architectural drawing : 1 black and white photographic print
Bird's eye perspective of supermarket center with bank, Variety Hardware, and store parking lot.
circa 1950s
Color Slides
Model of proposed townhouse at Old Mill Village, Bellingham, Washington
Box/Folder item
1/11 59-61
Exterior views
April 1972
1/11 62
Townhouse view from patio
April 1972
1/11 63-65
Townhouse plan with bird's eye view of interior
April 1972
Box/Folder item
1/11 66-70
Office building exterior, Greenwood, Seattle, Washington
One slide labelled as 1963, though this is believed to be incorrect.
October 1973
1/11 71-72
Pioneer Lumber and Treating offices exterior
One slide labelled as 1964, though this is believed to be incorrect.
October 1973
1/11 73-83
Standard Service Tire Warehouse construction site, Maltby-Woodinville, Washington
January 1976

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)

Personal Names

  • Hargreaves, Kenneth L., 1914-2003--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • Architectural drawings
  • Photographs