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First house in Portland, Or., circa 1850-1950

Overview of the Collection

Artist
Higgins, William L.
Title
First house in Portland, Or.
Dates
circa 1850-1950 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.16 cubic feet, (1 oversize folder in shared box)
Collection Number
Mss 5166
Summary
Pen and ink sketch by William L. Higgins of the first house built in Portland, Oregon. Note in collection states that the house belonged to William Johnson and was built in 1842.
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
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Content Description

Pen and ink sketch, circa 1850-1950, of the first house built in Portland, Oregon, 26.5 x 30.4 cm. Note in collection states that the house belonged to William Johnson and was built in 1842.

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Use of the Collection

Alternative Forms Available

Photographic negative copy of the sketch is designated OrHi 73210.

Preferred Citation

First house in Portland, Or., Mss 5166, 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

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Personal Names

  • Johnson, William--Homes and haunts--Pictorial works

Geographical Names

  • Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--19th century--Pictorial works

Form or Genre Terms

  • drawings (visual works)
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