0.72 cubic feet (556 photographic prints and 16
photomechanical prints in 2 boxes))
Collection Number:
Org. Lot
117
Summary:
This collection contains photographs and
photomechanical prints of buildings designed by Portland, Or. architects Joseph
Jacobberger (1869-1930) and his son, Francis Benedict Jacobberger
(1898-1962).
Handwritten captions on the verso of the
photographs are in
English
Sponsor:
Funding for encoding this
finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for
the Humanities.
Biographical Note
Joseph (Josef) Jacobberger was born in Lautenbach, France on 1869 March
19 and moved to the United States with his family in 1872. Raised in Omaha,
Neb., he received his degree in architecture from Creighton University. Joseph
first set up his architectural practice in Minneapolis, Minn., then moved to
California, and finally settled in Oregon in the l890s. For a time, he worked
for the firm of Whidden and Lewis, after which he set up his own firm in 1900
and then formed Jacobberger & Smith with his colleague, Alfred H. Smith, in
1912. He designed residences, Catholic churches, and institutional and public
buildings and was also Oregon chapter president of the American Institute of
Architects (A.I.A.). Joseph married Anne Mary Lillis (b. 1863) in Portland on
1893 May 2, and the couple had six children, including son Francis Benedict
Jacobberger. Joseph Jacobberger died on 1930 March 18.
Francis Benedict Jacobberger was born in Portland, Or. on 1898 February
17. He attended the University of Oregon in Eugene, Or. and started his
architectural career as a draftsman in his father's firm in 1921. Francis
founded the firm Jacobberger and Stanton and also worked for the firm
Jacobberger, Stanton, and Zeller, as well as Jacobberger, Franks, and Norman.
He designed numerous Catholic churches, schools, hospitals, and other
institutional buildings, including St. Francis Church and Providence Hospital
in Portland, Or. Like his father, Francis served as president of the Oregon
chapter of the American Institute of Architects (A.I.A.) from 1945-1946, and he
also co-authored Oregon's architectural practices law. Francis married Maude
Cowles Barnes (b. 1898) in 1923, and the couple had two daughters. Francis
Benedict Jacobberger died on 1962 February 4.
Content Description
This collection contains photographs and photomechanical prints of
buildings designed by Portland, Or. architects Joseph Jacobberger and his son,
Francis Benedict Jacobberger, in Oregon circa 1900-1956. Joseph Jacobberger's
work is represented by photographs of residential interiors and exteriors, as
well as Catholic churches and other Catholic institutions, circa 1900-1925.
Francis Benedict Jacobberger's work is represented by views of construction of
the buildings he designed, including commercial and government buildings and
churches, with some views of the completed structures, taken circa 1925-1956.
Most of the photographs in the collection are of buildings that the
Jacobbergers designed in the Portland, Or. area, as well as a few other towns
in Oregon, and the majority of the photomechanical prints depict architectural
drawings of their designs. Many of the photographs are undated. Where known,
the name of the specific architect for each building has been added to the
entry.
Most of the photographs in this collection were taken by Portland, Or.
commercial photographers, including George Andrew Corley, Arthur M. Prentiss,
Charles O. Stevens, Peasley-Jourdan, and Angelus Commercial Studio, among
others. Other photographs were taken by Ross B. Hammond, contractor for the
construction of some of Francis Benedict Jacobberger's designs, as well as by
Francis himself.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Access :
The collection is open to the public.
Restrictions on Use :
The Oregon Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the
Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication,
and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library
prior to any use of reproductions. The Society does not necessarily hold
copyright to all the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission
for use of reproductions may require seeking additional authorization from the
copyright holders.
Preferred Citation :
Jacobberger architectural photographs collection, Org. Lot 117, Oregon
Historical Society Research Library
Administrative Information
Arrangement :
The collection is arranged into the following series:
Series A. Catholic churches and institutional buildings,
circa 1900-1948
Series B. Residences, 1907-1935
Series C. Government and educational buildings, circa
1920-1956
Series D. Commercial buildings, circa 1900-1956
Series E. Other buildings, 1905-circa 1949
Series F. Miscellaneous, 1929, undated
Acquisition Information :
Library accession no. 13725 and Photo accession no. 976D029
Related Materials :
The Oregon Historical Society Research Library holds the following
related collections:
University of Oregon Library inventory of architectural
collections, Mss 3039, Oregon Historical Society Research Library.
Catholic church (Astoria Or.) architectural plan, Mss 3040,
Oregon Historical Society Research Library. Architectural plan designed by
Joseph Jacobberger.
The University of Oregon Libraries, Division of Special Collections and
University Archives also holds the Francis Jacobberger architectural papers, Bx
139.
Detailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in
the collection.
Series A: Catholic churches and
institutional buildings, circa
1900-1948
Arranged alphabetically by church or church institution
name.
Container(s)
Description
Box/Folder
1/1
All Saints School and Church,
NE 39th and Glisan St., Portland, Or., circa
1915-1920
Taken by George Andrew Corley (Portland, Or.),
Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.), and unidentified
photographers.
1/2
Assumption Church (?), St.
Johns, Portland, Or., undated
Taken by Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)
and an unidentified photographer.
1/3
Bandon Catholic Church,
Bandon, Or., circa
1930
Photographers unknown.
1/4
Chancery office and Catholic
Sentinal, SW 6th Ave., Portland, Or., circa
1935
Photographer unknown.
1/5
Coos Bay Catholic Church,
Coos Bay, Or., undated
Taken by Burke's Camera and Art Shop (Marshfield,
Or.)
1/6
Holy Child Academy, NE 54th
Ave and Sandy Blvd., Portland, Or., undated
Photographer unknown.
1/7
Holy Names Academy and Normal
School, Seattle, Wash., undated
Photographer unknown.
1/8
Holy Rosary Cathedral,
Vancouver, B.C., undated
Photographer unknown.
1/9
Holy Rosary School and Hall,
location unknown, circa
1923
Photomechanical
print.
Designed by Jacobberger and Smith.
1/10
Marylhurst College, Lake
Oswego, Or., circa
1930s
Taken by Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)
and unidentified photographers.
Includes photomechanical
prints.
Designed by Jacobberger and Smith.
1/11
Monastery of the Precious
Blood, 1208 SE 76th, Portland, Or., circa
1923-1929
Taken by Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)
and unidentified photographers.
Taken by Ross B. Hammond, Charles O. Stevens
(Portland, Or.), Leonard Delano Studios, and Acme Commercial Studios (Portland,
Or.).
Includes page from
magazine.
Designed by Jacobberger, Stanton and Zeller.
1/22
St. Mary's Boys Home, 16535
SW Tualatin Valley Hwy., Beaverton, Or., undated
Photographers unknown.
Includes photomechanical
prints.
Designed by Jacobberger and Smith.
1/23
St. Mary's Cathedral, 1716 NW
Davis St., Portland, Or., circa 1926
Taken by Jourdan, Peasley-Jourdan (Portland, Or.),
Francis Kies (Portland, Or.), Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.), and
Arthur M. Prentiss (Portland, Or.).
Designed by Jacobberger and Smith.
1/24
St. Phillip Neri Church
Rectory, 2471 SE Tamarack St., Portland, Or., undated
Photographer unknown.
Designed by Jacobberger and Smith.
1/25
St. Rose Industrial School,
597 N. Dekum St., Portland, Or., 1945
Taken by Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland,
Or.)
Includes one
photo-postcard.
Designed by Francis B. Jacobberger.
1/26
St. Stephen's School,
Portland, Or., circa
1900
Photographer unknown.
Designed by Francis B. Jacobberger.
1/27
St. Vincent's Hospital and
Nursing Home, NW Cornell Rd., Portland, Or., undated
Photographers unknown.
Designed by Francis B. Jacobberger.
1/28
University of Portland,
various buildings, 1948
Taken by Acme Commercial Photographers (Portland,
Or.).
Includes photomechanical
prints.
See also Box 2, Folder 34 for images of the Phi Gamma Delta
house at the University of Portland.
1/29
Unidentified Catholic
churches and other buildings, undated
Taken by Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)
and unidentified photographers.
Includes photo-postcards and
photomechanical print.
Includes group portrait depicting Jacob Jacobberger, Morris
Whitehouse, and others; photograph of a dishwashing and sterilizing machine;
and two snapshot photographs of an unidentified view, labeled, "Hunt Club."
This collection is indexed under the following headings in the online
catalog. Researchers desiring materials about related topics, persons, or
places should search the catalog using these headings.
Corporate Names :
Lewis and
Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.)--Photographs
