William S. Ladd residence photographic collection, circa 1900-1927
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- William S. Ladd residence photographic collection
- Dates
- circa 1900-1927 (inclusive)19001927
- Quantity
- 0.18 cubic feet, (1 folder in shared box and 1 oversize folder in shared box)
- Collection Number
- Org. Lot 551
- Summary
- Small collection of black and white photographs of the William S. Ladd house at NW Columbia Street and NW Broadway in Portland, Oregon. Six loose prints primarily depict the exterior of the house from different vantages and in different seasons. Also included in the collection is a collage of five black and white photographs that was published in the Oregon Journal newspaper; these photographs show the exterior of the house and the music room, living room, library, and dining room.
- 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
William Sargent Ladd (1826-1893) was a merchant and philanthropist. He arrived in Portland in 1851 and was elected mayor in 1854. He was the principal backer and promoter of many large companies, including the Oregon Steam Navigation Company, Oregon Telegraph, Oregon Central Railroad, and the Portland Hotel.
Content Description
Small collection of black and white photographs of the William S. Ladd house at NW Columbia Street and NW Broadway in Portland, Oregon. Six loose prints primarily depict the exterior of the house from different vantages and in different seasons; one shows a fountain in front of the home. The loose prints also include one image, with a duplicate, of a room in the house, showing furniture, a chandelier, statuary, and framed artwork. Also included in the collection is a collage of five black and white photographs mounted on a card with a hand-drawn decorative border. This collage was published in the Oregon Journal newspaper on Sunday, March 27, 1927, under the headline "Pioneer Dwelling Soon to be Razed." One photograph shows the exterior of the house; the other four, according to the caption in the Journal, show the music room, living room, library, and dining room.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
William S. Ladd residence photographic collection, Org. Lot 551, 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
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Architecture, Domestic--Oregon--Portland--19th century--Photographs
- Dwellings--Oregon--Portland--Photographs
- Furniture--Oregon--Portland--Photographs
- Interior architecture--Oregon--Portland--Photographs
- Interior decoration--Oregon--Portland--Photographs
Personal Names
- Ladd, William Sargent, 1826-1893--Homes and haunts--Photographs
Form or Genre Terms
- photographs
