Max W. Lorenz papers, 1928-1950
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Lorenz, Max W. (Max Walter), 1884-1952
- Title
- Max W. Lorenz papers
- Dates
- 1928-1950 (inclusive)19281950
- Quantity
- 0.23 cubic feet, (1 slim legal document case)
- Collection Number
- Coll 863
- Summary
- Papers of Portland, Oregon, contractor Max W. Lorenz (1884-1952), a German-American immigrant who ran the Lorenz Brothers Construction Company with his brother Walter Lorenz, and who supervised the construction of Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood. Materials in the collection mostly relate to the Lorenz Brothers Construction Company. Items include a date book, a book of estimates, specifications for an office building, correspondence, and a Lincoln High School handbook that belonged to Lorenz's son, Wilfred G. Lorenz (1913-2002).
- 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
Max Walter Lorenz was born in 1884 in Saxony, Germany. He immigrated to the United States in 1902, and came to Portland, Oregon, in 1910, where he was joined by his younger brother Walter Lorenz (1895-1975) in 1912. The two founded a contracting firm, Lorenz Brothers Construction Company, around 1922. Max W. Lorenz supervised the construction of Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood in the 1930s. He was also involved in the construction of Camp Adair, the Neighbors of Woodcraft Building in Portland, and many residences in Portland. Lorenz's wife was Anne Barbara Spaeth (1883-1983). The couple had three children: Wilfred, Barbara Anne, and Rosalind. Max W. Lorenz died in January 1952.
Content Description
The collection consists of Max W. Lorenz's papers, almost entirely relating to his work as a contractor in the firm Lorenz Brothers. It includes a 1936 date book that Lorenz used for work and personal appointments, and which includes a number of entries relating to his role in the construction of Timberline Lodge, which he refers to as the Mt. Hood Hotel. Other materials in the collection include an estimates book, an office copy of specifications for a Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company office building, correspondence from and about Lorenz, and blank forms used by Lorenz Brothers. The only item in the collection not related to Lorenz's work is a handbook for Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, that belonged to his son, Wilfred G. Lorenz (1913-2002).
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Max W. Lorenz papers, Coll 863, 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
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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Description: Lorenz Brothers estimates bookDates: 1928Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: Lorenz Brothers office copy of specifications for the east office building of Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Company, Portland, OregonDates: 1928Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: Lincoln High School handbook belonging to Lorenz's son, Wilfred G. LorenzDates: 1929Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Date book, including entries about work on Timberline LodgeDates: 1936Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Letter from E. J. Griffith to Claude W. Snow, describing Lorenz's role in the construction of Timberline LodgeDates: 1940 November 28Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: Letter to Lorenz Brothers from McCraken-Ripley CompanyDates: 1949 January 10Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: Letter from Lorenz to Rev. Donald L. Leonard about work at Menucha near Corbett, OregonDates: 1950 May 5Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: Lorenz Brothers forms (blank)Dates: undatedContainer: Box 1, Folder 8
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Construction projects--Oregon
- Contractors--Oregon--Portland
Personal Names
- Lorenz, Max W. (Max Walter), 1884-1952
Corporate Names
- Timberline Lodge (Mount Hood, Or.)
Form or Genre Terms
- appointment books
