Herman Brookman architectural plans for Portland residence and later alterations

Overview of the Collection

Architect: Brookman, Herman S., 1891-1973
Title: Herman Brookman architectural plans for Portland residence and later alterations
Dates: 1925-1952 (inclusive)
19251952
Quantity: 0.15 cubic feet, (1 oversize folder)
Collection Number: Mss 3177
Summary: Collection consists of 12 blueprint sheets of plans by Herman S. Brookman, an architect in Portland, Oregon. The plans, dated 1925, 1948, and 1952, are for a residence on NW Cumberland Road in Portland, and for additions and alterations to the house. The plans were drawn for Dr. Thomas M. Joyce, Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. Berg, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn C. Friendly.
Repository: 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: Collection is open for research.
Languages: English

Content Description

Collection consists of 12 blueprint sheets of plans by Herman S. Brookman, an architect in Portland, Oregon. The plans, dated 1925, 1948, and 1952, are for a residence in Portland, and for subsequent additions and alterations to the house. The 1952 plans give the address as 2823 NW Cumberland Road, which was originally 1101 Cumberland Road.

The 1925 plans consist of 7 sheets labeled as being a residence for Dr. Thomas M. Joyce. They consist of three sheets of floor plans, one each for the cellar, first floor, and second floor; one sheet with plans for the front, north, south, and east elevations, as well as two section plans; one sheet with garden elevation plans and details of the dining room ceiling and living room bay window; one sheet with an attic floor and roof plan; and one sheet with various detail and section plans.

The 1948 drawings, labeled as the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. Berg, consist of two sheets. One is a first-floor plan that shows the addition of a breakfast room and greenhouse, with section plans for the breakfast room. The other sheet is a garden elevation, showing south, north, and west elevations of the new breakfast room and greenhouse.

The 1952 plans, labeled as the house of Mr. and Mrs. Melvyn C. Friendly, consist of three sheets: One showing section plans for alterations to the breakfast room; one showing sections and elevations of details for the boudoir, kitchen, and breakfast room; and one showing a finished floor plan of kitchen alterations.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Herman S. Brookman architectural plans for Portland residence and later alterations, Mss 3177, 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.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Gift of James T. Pappas, September 1986 (Lib. Acc. 17952).

Preservation Note

Due to fragility, collection requires assistance to view. Contact library staff.

Processing Note

Previously designated Mss 3177-1. Collection was titled "Dr. Thomas M. Joyce residence and addition plans" prior to November 2023.

Herman Brookman architectural plans for Portland residence and later alterations, 1925-1952

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