WAUWhitehouseHaroldCPHColl439.xmlPhotographs of Harold C. Whitehouse Architectural Projects approximately 1950-1970Whitehouse (Harold C.) Architectural Projects PhotographsSpecial Collections, University of Washington Libraries©2008 (Last modified: 3/11/2022)
Seattle, WA 98195
Finding aid written in English.Finding aid based on DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard).University of Washington Libraries, Special CollectionsPH0439Photographs of Harold C. Whitehouse architectural projectsapproximately 1950-197030 photographic prints (1 folder)Collection materials are in English.Photographs of architectural projects by Harold C. Whitehouse in Spokane and Seattle, Washington, circa 1950-1970

Harold Whitehouse was born in 1884 in Somerville, Massachusetts. He attended Cornell University where he took a study tour of Europe under H. E. Phalps. He began practice as a draftsman in 1902 for Fox, Jenney and Osle. In 1908, he became a partner in Keith and Whitehouse and is registered in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Mr. Whitehouse was president of the Spokane, Washington chapter of the American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) In 1913 he partnered with Ernest Price. Some notable buildings designed by Mr. Whitehouse include the Music Building and the Fine Arts Building at the University of Washington; the Administrative Building at the University of Idaho; Anscortea Hospital in Anscortea, WA; Women's Dormitory at Gonzaga University; Lincoln Office Building in Spokane, WA; and United General Hospital in Sedro Wooley, WA. He also designed Episcopal churches in small towns throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Photographs of architecture and architectural drawings by Harold C. Whitehouse. Some images included. are St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane (1965); Central Lutheran Church, Spokane (1951); St. Thomas, Medina; and the School of Music, University of Washington.

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Photographs of architecture drawingsSt. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane, WA

Founded in 1929, construction began in 1925 and was completed in 1954 under H. C. Whitehouse. St. John's is the combination of All Saints Cathedral, St. Peter's, and St. James.

11St. John's Episcopal Cathedral church door, Spokane, WAbetween 1953 and 1956 12St. John's Episcopal Cathedral church window, Spokane, WAbetween 1953 and 1956 13St. John's Episcopal Cathedral drawings of carvings for balcony organ case, Spokane, WAOctober 15, 1964 14St. John's Episcopal Cathedral drawings of carvings for transept organ case, Spokane, WAMarch 11, 1965 15Cross section of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane, WAbetween 1953 and 1956 16St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane, WAbetween 1953 and 1956 17School of Music, University of Washington Seattlebetween 1950 and 1970

Written on photo: Whitehouse & Price Architects

Whitehouse worked on the School of Music on the University of Washington's Campus. He finished the work in 1950.

Photographs of buildingsEpiphany Church, Seattle, WA

Founded in 1907, the women of the parish chose the name Epiphany. The chapel was built in 1911 by Ellsworth Storey. The Parish Hall was built in 1941 by Whitehouse and the Sanctuary was built in 1951, also by Whitehouse.

18Epiphany Church sanctuary and altar, Seattle, WAbetween 1950 and 1952Roger Dudley, Seattle, WA

Printed on verso: to Epiphany Parish, 715 Hutton bldg. Whitehouse and Price, Spokane.

19Epiphany Church altar, Seattle, WAbetween 1950 and 1952Roger Dudley, Seattle, WA 110Central Lutheran Church altar, Spokane, WAbetween 1950 and 1952Richard T. Lewis, Spokane, WA

Central Lutheran Church was founded in 1930 and the building was erected in 1951.

Written on verso: Erected 1951. View of Sanctuary

St. John's Episcopal Cathedral, Spokane, WA

Founded in 1929, construction began in 1925 and was completed in 1954 under H. C. Whitehouse. St. John's is the combination of All Saints Cathedral, St. Peter's, and St. James.

111St. John's Episcopal Cathedral sanctuary and altar, Spokane, WAbetween 1953 and 1956 112St. John's Episcopal Cathedral sanctuary and front door, Spokane, WAbetween 1953 and 1956 113Interior of a churchbetween 1950 and 1970

The main focus of the image is an intricate desk or separator. Located near the choir section of the church in front of piano or organ.

114Edward Gary residence, Spokane, WAbetween 1950 and 1970 Hutton Settlement, Spokane, WA

The settlement originally sat on 15 acres of land, now sits on 319 acres. An orphanage home and land founded by Levi Hutton, it was established in 1917 and built in 1919. The home was established to provide a "Happy Home" for children. The settlement is designed to be self-sufficient by having crops, gardens, and animals.

115Large residential building, possibly part of the Hutton Settlement complexbetween 1950 and 1970 116-17Main building of Hutton Settlement, Spokane, WAbetween 1950 and 1970 St. Thomas Church, Medina, WA

Founded in 1944.

118St. Thomas Church sanctuary and altar, Medina, WAbetween 1950 and 1970 119St. Thomas Church view of altar cross, Medina, WAbetween 1950 and 1970 120St. John's Lutheran Church altar, Spokane, WAbetween 1950 and 1970

Has been torn down, remodeled and moved.

Photographs from an albumEpiphany Church, Seattle, WA

Founded in 1907, the women of the parish chose the name Epiphany. The chapel was built in 1911 by Ellsworth Storey. The Parish Hall was built in 1941 by Whitehouse and the Sanctuary was built in 1951, also by Whitehouse.

OS321Epiphany Church, Seattle, WAbetween 1950 and 1952 OS322Altar at Epiphany Church, Seattle, WAbetween 1950 and 1952 OS323Central Lutheran Church altar, Spokane, WA between 1950 and 1952

Central Lutheran Church was founded in 1930 and the building was erected in 1951.

St. John's Lutheran Church, Spokane, WA

Has been torn down, remodeled and moved.

OS324St. John's Lutheran Church, Spokane, WAbetween 1950 and 1970 OS325-26a Sanctuary and altar at St. John's Lutheran Church, Spokane, WAbetween 1950 and 1970 OS326b Altar at St. John's Lutheran Church, Spokane, WAbetween 1950 and 1970 Community Church, Coulee Dam, WA

Plaque on church says A. D. 1951. However, building reconstruction was between 1956-1957.

OS327-28aCommunity Church, Coulee Dam, WAbetween 1950 and 1970 OS328b Spire at Community Church, Coulee Dam, WAbetween 1950 and 1970