Morris H. Whitehouse facts for kids
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Morris H. Whitehouse
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| Born | March 21, 1878 |
| Died | April 4, 1944 (aged 66) Portland, Oregon
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| Occupation | Architect |
| Buildings | Gus J. Solomon United States Courthouse; Temple Beth Israel |
Morris Homans Whitehouse (born March 21, 1878 – died April 4, 1944) was an American architect. He was famous for designing important buildings in Portland, Oregon. One of his most well-known designs is the Gus Solomon United States Courthouse.
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About Morris Whitehouse
Morris Whitehouse was born in Portland, Oregon, on March 21, 1878. His parents were Benjamin Gardner Whitehouse and Clara Homans. He went to public schools in Portland and graduated from them.
Morris loved learning about architecture. He went to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and graduated in 1906. He even won a special award called the Guy Lowell Traveling Fellowship in 1905. This award allowed him to study in Italy at the American Academy in Rome from 1906 to 1907. He was the very first person from MIT to receive this honor!
In 1936, Morris Whitehouse married Mildred Fuller Anderson.
His Work as an Architect
Morris Whitehouse started his own architecture business in 1907. He often worked with other talented architects. In 1908, he partnered with Bruce R. Honeyman. Then, in 1909, he joined with J. André Fouilhoux and Edgar M. Lazarus to form a firm called "Lazarus, Whitehouse & Fouilhoux."
This firm became very successful. They designed many important buildings. Some of their designs include the University Club (built in 1913), Jefferson High School, and Lincoln High School. The University Club is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This means it's an important historical building.
Whitehouse's firm also helped design the Portland Municipal Auditorium. This was a big project they worked on with other firms from New York. Their partnership, Whitehouse & Fouilhoux, was the longest-running architecture firm in Oregon for a time. The firm closed in 1918 because of World War I, when Fouilhoux joined the military.
After the war, Morris Whitehouse continued his work. He changed his business name to Morris H. Whitehouse & Associates in 1926. He worked with Glenn Stanton and Walter E. Church. Together, they designed the Temple Beth Israel synagogue in 1928. They also designed the U.S. Courthouse (built from 1929-1931) and the Multnomah Stadium.
From 1932 to 1935, his firm was called Whitehouse, Stanton & Church. Later, Whitehouse & Church designed the Oregon State Library in 1939. The firm changed names again in 1942 to Whitehouse, Church, Newberry & Roehr. Morris Whitehouse remained active in his profession until he passed away.
Morris Whitehouse was also a leader in the architecture community. He was a member of the Portland Architectural Club. He also served as president of the Oregon branch of the American Institute of Architects. He helped guide the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners for many years.
Morris Whitehouse died in Portland on April 4, 1944. He was 66 years old.
Notable Buildings and Designs
Morris Whitehouse and his partners designed many buildings in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest. Here are some of the buildings they designed that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). This list means they are recognized for their historical or architectural importance.
Buildings in Portland
- 705 Davis Street Apartments (1913)
- Anna Lewis Mann Old People's Home (1910)
- Balfour–Guthrie Building (1913)
- Elliott R. Corbett House (1915)
- H. L. and Gretchen Hoyt Corbett House (1916)
- Aaron Frank Residence (1922)
- Alexander and Cornelia Lewthwaite House
- University Club (1913)
- U.S. Courthouse (1932)
- William Blackstone Fletcher and Amy LaVenture Fletcher House (1936)
Buildings in Other Cities
- Conro Fiero House, Central Point
- Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River
- Elizabeth Clark House, Oregon City
- Chemeketa Lodge No. 1, Odd Fellows Buildings, Salem
Other Designs
- Sixth Church of Christ Scientist (1931), Portland
- Central Grammar School (also known as Lewis & Clark School), Astoria, Oregon (This school was later taken down in the 1980s.)
Images for kids
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The beautiful Columbia Gorge Hotel
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Central Grammar School in Astoria, Oregon
See also
- Harold C. Whitehouse and Whitehouse & Price, architects of Spokane, Washington
