Taylor and Lazarus architectural papers, 1869-1907
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Knox, James Taylor, 1857-1929.
- Title
- Taylor and Lazarus architectural papers
- Dates
- 1869-1907 (inclusive)18691907
- Quantity
- 6 oversize folders.
- Collection Number
- Mss 3081
- Summary
- Collection includes: Plans and specifications for buildings in Portland, Oregon, including the U. S. Custom House and Pioneer Courthouse, 1869-1907. Taylor, and Lazarus was a Portland, Oregon architectural firm.
- 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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The collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
James Knox Taylor was the architect for the United States Treasury, whose office designed custom houses. Edgar Lazarus, a Portland architect, supervised the on-site construction of the Custom House in Portland.
Content Description
Collection includes: Plans and specifications for buildings in Portland, Oregon, including the U. S. Custom House and Pioneer Courthouse, 1869-1907.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright holders.
Preferred Citation
Taylor and Lazarus Architectural Papers, Mss 3076, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Administrative Information
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architects -- Oregon -- Portland.
- Architecture -- Oregon -- Portland.
Corporate Names
- Pioneer Courthouse (Portland, Or.)
- United States Custom House (Portland, Or.)
Family Names
- Lazarus, Edgar Marx, -- Jr., -- 1868-1939.
- Taylor, James Knox, -- 1857-1929.
Form or Genre Terms
- Drawings (visual works) -- aat
