University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html



Guide to the John C. Pratt Collection of Warren Heywood Williams Architectural Drawings, 1887-1958


Coll. 150





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Overview of the Collection

 
Repository Name:
 

University of Oregon Libraries
Special Collections & University Archives

1299 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-1299
URL: http://libweb.uoregon.edu/speccoll/index.html

 
Collection Number:
 

Coll. 150

 
Creator:
 

Pratt, John C.

 
Title:
 

John C. Pratt collection of Warren Heywood Williams architectural drawings

 
Dates:
 

1887-1958 (inclusive)

 
Quantity:
 

.1 linear feet
2 folders and 1 tube

 
Languages:
 

Collection materials are in English. 

 
Summary:
 

John C. Pratt collection constitutes architectural drawings of two projects done by architect Warren Heywood Williams. The collection consists of drawings for two projects: the Masonic Temple and the Oregon Electric Railway passenger station, both located in Eugene, Oregon.

 

Biographical Note

Warren Heywood Williams was an architect who practiced in the Pacific Northwest.

Content Description

The John C. Pratt Collection of Warren Heywood Williams Architectural Drawings consists of two projects done by Warren Heywood Williams. The two projects are the Masonic Temple and the Oregon Electric Railway passenger station, both situated in Eugene, Oregon. Original full size detail working drawings for the Masonic Temple and revisions for the Oregon Electric Railway station, done by the firm of Doyle, Patterson and Beach, are included in the collection. It was Williams who designed Villard Hall on the University of Oregon campus.

Arrangement

Collection is organized into the following series:

Series: Oversize folders

Series: Rolled Drawings

Administrative Information

Processing Note 

Collection processed by processing staff, July 1987.

Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Access 

Collection is open to the public.

Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room.

Restrictions on Use 

Property rights reside with Special Collections and University Archives. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Special Collections and University Archives. The reader must also obtain permission of the copyright holder.

Preferred Citation 

[Identification of item], John C. Pratt Collection of Warren Heywood Williams Architectural Drawings, Coll. 150, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene, Oregon.

Subjects

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.

 
Architects--Oregon
Architecture--Oregon--Eugene--19th century--Designs and plans
Architectural drawings
Other Creators :
Williams, Warren Heywood, 1844-1888 (contributor)
Doyle, Patterson and Beach (Firm) (contributor)

Detailed Description of the Collection

 

Oversize Folders

 
Container(s)
Description
Dates
 
folder
1


Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Partial elevation, section, and plan
 
 


Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 2: Head details (2 pieces)
 
 


Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 4: Main cornice details
 
 


Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 6: Store front details
 
 


Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 10: Letter details
 
 


Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Unidentified details (2 pieces)
 
 


Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Miscellaneous papers concerning the Masonic Temple
 
 
2

Oregon Electric Railway Passenger Station (Eugene, Oregon)--Passenger station (10 sheets)
  1913
 


Oregon Electric Railway Passenger Station (Eugene, Oregon)--Alterations to passenger station (4 sheets)
  1958

 

Rolled Drawings

 
Container(s)
Description
   
Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 1: Details of rear alley and doors
 
   
Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 3: Details of stairway entrance
 
   
Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 7: Details of inside doors
 
   
Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 9: Details of tablet
 
   
Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Sheet No. 11: Details of large center piece in hall
 
   
Masonic Temple (Eugene, Oregon)--Details of belt cornice