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Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse construction photographic collection, 1932-1933

Overview of the Collection

Title
Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse construction photographic collection
Dates
1932-1933 (inclusive)
Quantity
0.1 cubic feet, (4 folders in shared box)
Collection Number
Org. Lot 708
Summary
Thirty-eight black and white photographs depicting construction of the Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon. The courthouse was designed by architect Morris Whitehouse and built by Murch Brothers Construction Co.
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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Historical Note

The Gus Solomon Courthouse was designed from 1929-1931 by Portland architect Morris H. Whitehouse and constructed from 1932-1933 by the Murch Brothers Construction Co.

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Content Description

Collection consists of 38 black and white photographs, 1932-1933, depicting construction by the Murch Brothers Construction Co. of the Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse in downtown Portland, Oregon.

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Use of the Collection

Preferred Citation

Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse construction photographic collection, Org. Lot 708, 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

Processing Note

Collection contains material that was previously part of Photo File #1785-B, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

Related Materials

Morris H. Whitehouse architectural collection, Mss 3007, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.

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Subject Terms

  • Courthouses--Oregon--Portland--Design and construction--Photographs
  • Public architecture--Oregon--Portland--Photographs

Corporate Names

  • Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse (Portland, Or.)--Design and construction--Photographs

Geographical Names

  • Downtown (Portland, Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Photographs

Form or Genre Terms

  • photographs

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • Acme Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.) (photographer)
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