Henry Miller residence photographic collection, circa 1950
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Henry Miller residence photographic collection
- Dates
- circa 195019501950
- Quantity
- 0.1 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 716
- Summary
- Five black and white copy prints of the exterior and interior of the Henry Miller house in Southwest Portland, Oregon. Miller (1814-1894) was born in Germany, immigrated to the United States, and traveled to Oregon in 1853. He became a nurseryman and florist in Portland.
- 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
Biographical Note
Henry Miller, was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1814 and immigrated to the United States while a young man. He crossed the plains to Oregon in 1853 and settled near the town of Milwaukie. He ran a large orchard for a few years, then moved into Portland, Oregon, and engaged in business as a florist and nurseryman. He died in Portland in 1894.
Content Description
Five black and white copy prints, circa 1950, of the exterior and interior of the Henry Miller house in Southwest Portland, Oregon. The images include trees on the grounds, the exterior of the front of the house, a sitting room with a fireplace, a sitting room with a sofa and piano, and a bedroom.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Henry Miller residence photographic collection, Org. Lot 716, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
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 Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architecture, Domestic--Oregon--Portland--19th century--Photographs
- Interior decoration--Photographs
Personal Names
- Miller, Henry, 1814-1894--Homes and haunts--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- photographs
