Samuel B. Cobb arrived in Portland in the 1880s and became the epitome of the self-made man and pillar of the Portland community. So why did he never talk about the kit home company he helped found during WWI? A recent NARA accession sheds light on a new chapter in the life of Samuel Cobb, whose sprawling 1911 Craftsman home is on the National Register of Historic Places.
This document contains summaries of unusual homes and buildings, including:
1) A basement in Long Island transformed into a replica of the USS Enterprise from Star Trek costing $500,000.
2) A home in Minnesota made entirely of polyurethane foam which withstands the cold.
3) A cave home in Arizona constructed by drilling and blasting into the side of a mountain.
American homes come in a variety of styles and sizes. Many single-family homes have garages, modern kitchens, living rooms, and playrooms for children. Upstairs there are typically multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Wealthier families may own second homes in cities or suburbs. Americans take pride in their homes and enjoy decorating them. The history of American housing styles can be seen in the architecture of homes across the country, from Native American pueblos to colonial homes. Suburban developments expanded after World War II, often organized around themes like street names. Suburban homes typically have large backyards and are comfortable for families. Mobile homes located in trailer parks provide more affordable housing.
Indiana craft brewpub's revival sparked by Prohibition historyLarrisa Turner
This document summarizes the history of craft brewing in Lafayette, Indiana before and after Prohibition. It describes how German immigrant brewers like Thieme & Wagner established major breweries in Lafayette in the 1800s, serving beers like Ye Tavern Brew. Lafayette had a thriving brewing culture and was known as a wild party town before Prohibition. Prohibition devastated the breweries but relics have been discovered that help recall Lafayette's brewing past. Now, the descendants of Thieme & Wagner are opening a brewpub downtown, reviving the family name and tradition of craft brewing in Lafayette.
Historical associations of 12 propertiesPinaki Ghosh
This document provides historical information about 1190 E. M. Franklin Ave in the Ebony Acres neighborhood of Austin, Texas. It describes how the home was originally owned by Titus and Ora Alexander and has significance as being associated with their family and their connection to the prominent Bremond family. Though facing demolition, the home embodies the hidden histories of the neighborhood and stands as a monument to the spirit of the Alexanders.
The Round Oak Stove Company dominated the economy and culture of Dowagiac, Michigan from the late 19th century through mid-20th century. Founded in 1871 by P.D. Beckwith, the company grew from 8 employees to over 1,200 by 1910, making it the largest employer in Dowagiac and responsible for half the town's income. Round Oak produced high-quality wood and coal burning stoves, as well as furnaces. The company treated employees well by the standards of the time, providing housing, medical benefits, and cultural activities for the town. Though impacted by economic downturns, Round Oak remained the center of life in Dowagiac until closing in the 1950s.
This document summarizes the discovery and research into sterling silver thimbles produced by Jim Langer in Spearfish, South Dakota between 1978-1983. Several collectors identified Langer thimbles in their collections and shared information, helping to uncover the history of Langer's Black Hills Silver company. It was established that Langer produced a variety of jewelry, including a small number of dated thimbles, before selling his company in 2002. Additional Langer thimbles have continued to be discovered by collectors in subsequent years.
Courtney and Shaun Kennedy moved from Seattle to a suburb of Denver last year and bought a 3,700 square foot home in Broomfield, Colorado with their two dogs. They were drawn to the home's open layout, large kitchen, guest suite with its own bathroom, and spacious backyard. The couple has enjoyed renovating parts of the home, entertaining friends, and preferring the shorter commute and more space of suburban living over living in Denver or Boulder.
This document provides an overview of the Lucky Hare Brewing Company, a small farm brewery located in Hector, New York. The brewery operates out of a 90-year old barn and plans to expand its operations and convert a neighboring farmhouse into a tasting room. The brewery aims to increase its capacity from brewing 1 barrel per week to 3 barrels per week. The document also discusses New York's history as a leader in beer production in the 1800s and how the craft beer movement has helped revive the industry in the state.
This document contains summaries of unusual homes and buildings, including:
1) A basement in Long Island transformed into a replica of the USS Enterprise from Star Trek costing $500,000.
2) A home in Minnesota made entirely of polyurethane foam which withstands the cold.
3) A cave home in Arizona constructed by drilling and blasting into the side of a mountain.
American homes come in a variety of styles and sizes. Many single-family homes have garages, modern kitchens, living rooms, and playrooms for children. Upstairs there are typically multiple bedrooms and bathrooms. Wealthier families may own second homes in cities or suburbs. Americans take pride in their homes and enjoy decorating them. The history of American housing styles can be seen in the architecture of homes across the country, from Native American pueblos to colonial homes. Suburban developments expanded after World War II, often organized around themes like street names. Suburban homes typically have large backyards and are comfortable for families. Mobile homes located in trailer parks provide more affordable housing.
Indiana craft brewpub's revival sparked by Prohibition historyLarrisa Turner
This document summarizes the history of craft brewing in Lafayette, Indiana before and after Prohibition. It describes how German immigrant brewers like Thieme & Wagner established major breweries in Lafayette in the 1800s, serving beers like Ye Tavern Brew. Lafayette had a thriving brewing culture and was known as a wild party town before Prohibition. Prohibition devastated the breweries but relics have been discovered that help recall Lafayette's brewing past. Now, the descendants of Thieme & Wagner are opening a brewpub downtown, reviving the family name and tradition of craft brewing in Lafayette.
Historical associations of 12 propertiesPinaki Ghosh
This document provides historical information about 1190 E. M. Franklin Ave in the Ebony Acres neighborhood of Austin, Texas. It describes how the home was originally owned by Titus and Ora Alexander and has significance as being associated with their family and their connection to the prominent Bremond family. Though facing demolition, the home embodies the hidden histories of the neighborhood and stands as a monument to the spirit of the Alexanders.
The Round Oak Stove Company dominated the economy and culture of Dowagiac, Michigan from the late 19th century through mid-20th century. Founded in 1871 by P.D. Beckwith, the company grew from 8 employees to over 1,200 by 1910, making it the largest employer in Dowagiac and responsible for half the town's income. Round Oak produced high-quality wood and coal burning stoves, as well as furnaces. The company treated employees well by the standards of the time, providing housing, medical benefits, and cultural activities for the town. Though impacted by economic downturns, Round Oak remained the center of life in Dowagiac until closing in the 1950s.
This document summarizes the discovery and research into sterling silver thimbles produced by Jim Langer in Spearfish, South Dakota between 1978-1983. Several collectors identified Langer thimbles in their collections and shared information, helping to uncover the history of Langer's Black Hills Silver company. It was established that Langer produced a variety of jewelry, including a small number of dated thimbles, before selling his company in 2002. Additional Langer thimbles have continued to be discovered by collectors in subsequent years.
Courtney and Shaun Kennedy moved from Seattle to a suburb of Denver last year and bought a 3,700 square foot home in Broomfield, Colorado with their two dogs. They were drawn to the home's open layout, large kitchen, guest suite with its own bathroom, and spacious backyard. The couple has enjoyed renovating parts of the home, entertaining friends, and preferring the shorter commute and more space of suburban living over living in Denver or Boulder.
This document provides an overview of the Lucky Hare Brewing Company, a small farm brewery located in Hector, New York. The brewery operates out of a 90-year old barn and plans to expand its operations and convert a neighboring farmhouse into a tasting room. The brewery aims to increase its capacity from brewing 1 barrel per week to 3 barrels per week. The document also discusses New York's history as a leader in beer production in the 1800s and how the craft beer movement has helped revive the industry in the state.
The document provides a history of Wilmington, Delaware from its founding in the 17th century as a Swedish colony to the early 20th century. It summarizes how Wilmington grew from a small settlement into an important industrial center, driven initially by mills along the Brandywine River and later by industries like the DuPont powder mills. As the city industrialized, its population boomed and many immigrants arrived to work in the new factories. By the early 1900s, Wilmington was a bustling blue-collar city dominated economically and politically by the DuPont company.
Required ResourcesText· Barnes, L. & Bowles, M. (2014).The A.docxsodhi3
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· Barnes, L. & Bowles, M. (2014).The American story: Perspectives and encounters from 1877. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
· Chapter 1: The West
· Chapter 2: Industrialization
· Chapter 3: Gilded Age Politics
Article
· O'Malley, M. (2004). Alien menace. Retrieved from http://chnm.gmu.edu/exploring/19thcentury/alienmenace/assignment.php
· This article provides images and explanation related to the reception many immigrants in the late 1800s received. It also discusses the idea of “whiteness” and how that characterization did or did not apply to these immigrants.
Multimedia
· Jones, R. (Writer), & Hawksworth, R. (Director & Producer). (2001). The American industrial revolution [Video file]. Retrieved from https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=47596&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref=
· This film discusses the Industrial Revolution, including the social, cultural, economic, and political impacts.
Recommended Resources
Articles
· Hudson, L. M. (2008). Entertaining citizenship: Masculinity and minstrelsy in post-emancipation San Francisco. Journal of African American History, 93(2), 174-197. Retrieved from the http://www.jaah.org/
· This scholarly article looks at the ways that minstrel shows portrayed African American men and how these portrayals reflected social attitudes related to race and masculinity in San Francisco in the years after the Civil War. This is a scholarly secondary source that can be used for the discussion board posts and for the Final Project. This article can be accessed from the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library.
· Zylstra, G. D. (2011). Whiteness, freedom, and technology: The racial struggle over Philadelphia’s streetcars, 1859-1867. Technology and Culture, 52(4), 678-702. Retrieved from https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/technology_and_culture/
· This scholarly article provides additional explanation related to the conflict over race, gender, and ethnicity in the late 180s by focusing on the streetcars in Philadelphia. This scholarly secondary source can be used as a source for the discussion boards and for the Final Project. This article can be accessed from the Project MUSE database in the Ashford University Library.
Reading
· Wallenstein, P. (2012). Identity, marriage, and schools: Life along the color line/s in the era of Plessy v. Ferguson. In S. Cole & N. Ring (Eds.), The folly of Jim Crow: Rethinking the segregated South(pp. 32-45). Retrieved from the ebrary database.
· This e-book chapter provides additional information on segregation in the South at the end of the 19th century, especially in relation to identity, personal relationships, and education.
Multimedia
· Burns, R. (Producer, Writer, & Director), Ades, L. (Producer), & Sanders, J. (Writer). (2003). New York, 1865-1898: Sunshine and shadow [Television series episode]. In R. Burns (Executive producer), New York: A documentary film by Ric Burns. Retrieved from https://secure.fil ...
The Gilded Age in the United States from 1875 to 1900 witnessed enormous industrial and economic growth driven by expanding railroads, new industries like steel and oil, and waves of immigration to cities. This period also saw the rise of large corporations, the growth of urban centers and problems with labor conditions. Reform efforts emerged to address issues created by rapid industrialization and unchecked capitalism.
The document discusses the growth of cities in the United States during the late 19th century due to large waves of immigration. Millions of immigrants from Europe and Asia flocked to cities, causing overcrowding and poor living conditions in urban tenement housing and slums. Corrupt political machines also exploited new immigrant groups for power. Reformers established settlement houses to help immigrants adapt to American culture and life in cities. New technologies like steel-framed buildings, elevators, and railroads enabled the growth of skyscrapers in cities and the development of planned industrial towns by companies.
The document summarizes two archival collections at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library:
1) The Caldwell High School Slides collection contains photographs from 1973-1984 that were scanned from slides. The slides depict Caldwell High School in Columbus, Mississippi which originated in 1970 during desegregation.
2) The Smith & Wright Mercantile Store Ledger from 1841-1845 documents business transactions in Plymouth, Mississippi. The town was located near Columbus and was an important cotton trading center. The ledger was indexed to create a name index.
Both collections were processed which involved scanning, describing, organizing, and indexing materials to make them accessible for research. Details of the processing are provided.
The document provides an overview of understanding and selling antique homes. It begins with introductions and instructions for the class. Then, it discusses the history of architectural styles in Connecticut from the early colonial period to modern homes. Key styles covered include colonial, federal, Greek revival, Victorian, craftsman, and modern. The document also covers construction methods and materials over time that can help determine a home's age. It identifies common defects in antique homes and discusses selling considerations.
The document provides an overview of understanding and selling antique homes. It begins with introductions and instructions for the class. It then discusses the history of construction in Connecticut from the colonial era to modern times, covering architectural styles, building materials, and techniques used over time. Key topics covered include identifying home styles, common defects to look for, and selling antique homes.
This document discusses urbanization and immigration in American cities between 1870-1914. Key points include: millions of immigrants came to the US annually seeking better economic opportunities in cities like New York; immigrants provided a huge source of industrial labor that fueled growth in cities; and immigration slowed during WWI but remained an important factor in urbanization until restriction laws in the 1920s.
- Legislator focused on social development and the military between 1865-1895. Key events included the Exoduses of African Americans moving from the post-reconstruction South to Kansas, the establishment of the Buffalo Soldiers cavalry regiment in 1866, and the Sand Creek Massacre of Cheyenne tribespeople in Colorado in 1864.
- Important economic and social developments included the Homestead Act of 1862, providing free land to settlers, the Bessemer steel manufacturing process, and the rise of agricultural organizations like the Grange in the 1870s.
- Industrialists like Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Thomas Edison built business empires in steel, oil, and electricity during this period. Social movements also emerged,
This document provides an overview of the guided tour for Coltsville National Park, including brief descriptions of key locations within the historic district. It introduces the various areas that will be covered on the tour, such as the Colt Firearms Factory Complex, Church of the Good Shepherd, Armory Worker Houses, and Armsmear mansion. The tour highlights Samuel Colt's role in developing the site and housing for employees. It also provides context on the district's designation as a national park and renewal efforts currently underway.
This document provides a history and plan for the Greater Deyerle neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia. It summarizes that the neighborhood developed from rural farms in the 1800s, with important early residents including Benjamin Deyerle, a farmer and builder. It grew substantially after World War II through new subdivisions. The plan makes recommendations in several areas like community design, economic development, and transportation to enhance quality of life for current residents of around 3,800 people.
This document is a bibliography listing 57 sources used in researching the history of a property located at Cathedral Place in Richmond, Virginia. The sources include US Census records, city directories, maps, architectural pattern books, manufacturer catalogs, newspaper articles, biographies, and theses related to Richmond architecture from the late 19th century.
Wicker Park is a neighborhood in Chicago that was initially settled in the 1870s by German and Scandinavian immigrants. It later became home to Jews and Poles and was known as the "Polish Gold Coast" in the early 1900s. Since the 1960s, the neighborhood has seen waves of artists and young professionals move in due to its proximity to downtown and cheap housing. Today, Wicker Park is a gentrified, vibrant area known for its nightlife, shops, restaurants, and historic Victorian homes. It features Wicker Park, which has gardens and a fountain, and attractions like Reckless Records and the Coyote Building skyscraper.
Carnegie's legacy of libraries -michigan historyPaul Vachon
Andrew Carnegie greatly influenced literacy in Michigan through his philanthropic efforts to build public libraries across the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He funded the construction of over 60 libraries in Michigan alone. Some of the earliest and most notable included libraries in Detroit, Howell, Petoskey, and Lapeer. Carnegie believed strongly that wealth should be used to benefit communities and that knowledge and information should be accessible to all. His library building program had a tremendous impact and helped establish libraries as important community institutions that still serve communities in Michigan and beyond over a century later.
This document provides a history of the village of Belmont in 3 paragraphs:
[1] The village of Belmont was created in the early 19th century to serve the needs of the industrial revolution. It grew around cotton bleaching and printing factories. The name "Belmont" means beautiful mountain and was possibly created to attract workers.
[2] In the early 19th century, the village population grew rapidly as Thomas Rycroft's cotton factory employed many workers. However, his business failed by 1813. Other mills provided work but also struggled. By the 1850s the population was around 1,000 as more industries developed.
[3] In the late 1850s-1870s
1) In the early 19th century, New York City had a population of less than 170,000 people and was a small, orderly rural community. However, with the construction of the Erie Canal and influx of immigrants, especially Irish fleeing the potato famine, New York grew rapidly to over 1 million residents by the 1850s and became a large, industrialized city.
2) The influx of poor Irish immigrants led to overcrowded slums with disease and poor living conditions, especially in neighborhoods like Five Points. This led to social tensions and the infamous 1863 Draft Riots.
3) By the late 19th century, New York had consolidated with surrounding cities and counties to form the five boroughs of New
Bertha Palmer was a wealthy philanthropist and socialite in 19th century Chicago. She married Potter Palmer, a successful merchant and real estate developer. After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 destroyed much of the city, Bertha and Potter worked to rebuild Chicago's downtown. Bertha later became a prominent art collector and civic leader. She played a pivotal role in the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and helped establish Chicago's elite Gold Coast neighborhood. Bertha used her wealth and influence to support many charitable causes in Chicago before her death in 1918.
The document provides a history of Pittsburgh from its early settlement in 1753 through urban redevelopment in the 1950s. Pittsburgh grew from a small fort into a major industrial center in the 19th century due to its location on three rivers and abundant coal resources, making it a center for steel production. By the late 19th century, the city was dominated by industrialists like Andrew Carnegie and faced issues with pollution and poor living conditions for workers. After World War 2, urban renewal projects cleared out blighted areas but also displaced long-time residents, such as the demolition of the vibrant Hill neighborhood in the 1950s.
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Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Required ResourcesText· Barnes, L. & Bowles, M. (2014).The A.docxsodhi3
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· Barnes, L. & Bowles, M. (2014).The American story: Perspectives and encounters from 1877. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
· Chapter 1: The West
· Chapter 2: Industrialization
· Chapter 3: Gilded Age Politics
Article
· O'Malley, M. (2004). Alien menace. Retrieved from http://chnm.gmu.edu/exploring/19thcentury/alienmenace/assignment.php
· This article provides images and explanation related to the reception many immigrants in the late 1800s received. It also discusses the idea of “whiteness” and how that characterization did or did not apply to these immigrants.
Multimedia
· Jones, R. (Writer), & Hawksworth, R. (Director & Producer). (2001). The American industrial revolution [Video file]. Retrieved from https://secure.films.com/OnDemandEmbed.aspx?Token=47596&aid=18596&Plt=FOD&loid=0&w=640&h=480&ref=
· This film discusses the Industrial Revolution, including the social, cultural, economic, and political impacts.
Recommended Resources
Articles
· Hudson, L. M. (2008). Entertaining citizenship: Masculinity and minstrelsy in post-emancipation San Francisco. Journal of African American History, 93(2), 174-197. Retrieved from the http://www.jaah.org/
· This scholarly article looks at the ways that minstrel shows portrayed African American men and how these portrayals reflected social attitudes related to race and masculinity in San Francisco in the years after the Civil War. This is a scholarly secondary source that can be used for the discussion board posts and for the Final Project. This article can be accessed from the EBSCOhost database in the Ashford University Library.
· Zylstra, G. D. (2011). Whiteness, freedom, and technology: The racial struggle over Philadelphia’s streetcars, 1859-1867. Technology and Culture, 52(4), 678-702. Retrieved from https://www.press.jhu.edu/journals/technology_and_culture/
· This scholarly article provides additional explanation related to the conflict over race, gender, and ethnicity in the late 180s by focusing on the streetcars in Philadelphia. This scholarly secondary source can be used as a source for the discussion boards and for the Final Project. This article can be accessed from the Project MUSE database in the Ashford University Library.
Reading
· Wallenstein, P. (2012). Identity, marriage, and schools: Life along the color line/s in the era of Plessy v. Ferguson. In S. Cole & N. Ring (Eds.), The folly of Jim Crow: Rethinking the segregated South(pp. 32-45). Retrieved from the ebrary database.
· This e-book chapter provides additional information on segregation in the South at the end of the 19th century, especially in relation to identity, personal relationships, and education.
Multimedia
· Burns, R. (Producer, Writer, & Director), Ades, L. (Producer), & Sanders, J. (Writer). (2003). New York, 1865-1898: Sunshine and shadow [Television series episode]. In R. Burns (Executive producer), New York: A documentary film by Ric Burns. Retrieved from https://secure.fil ...
The Gilded Age in the United States from 1875 to 1900 witnessed enormous industrial and economic growth driven by expanding railroads, new industries like steel and oil, and waves of immigration to cities. This period also saw the rise of large corporations, the growth of urban centers and problems with labor conditions. Reform efforts emerged to address issues created by rapid industrialization and unchecked capitalism.
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The document summarizes two archival collections at the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library:
1) The Caldwell High School Slides collection contains photographs from 1973-1984 that were scanned from slides. The slides depict Caldwell High School in Columbus, Mississippi which originated in 1970 during desegregation.
2) The Smith & Wright Mercantile Store Ledger from 1841-1845 documents business transactions in Plymouth, Mississippi. The town was located near Columbus and was an important cotton trading center. The ledger was indexed to create a name index.
Both collections were processed which involved scanning, describing, organizing, and indexing materials to make them accessible for research. Details of the processing are provided.
The document provides an overview of understanding and selling antique homes. It begins with introductions and instructions for the class. Then, it discusses the history of architectural styles in Connecticut from the early colonial period to modern homes. Key styles covered include colonial, federal, Greek revival, Victorian, craftsman, and modern. The document also covers construction methods and materials over time that can help determine a home's age. It identifies common defects in antique homes and discusses selling considerations.
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- Important economic and social developments included the Homestead Act of 1862, providing free land to settlers, the Bessemer steel manufacturing process, and the rise of agricultural organizations like the Grange in the 1870s.
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[2] In the early 19th century, the village population grew rapidly as Thomas Rycroft's cotton factory employed many workers. However, his business failed by 1813. Other mills provided work but also struggled. By the 1850s the population was around 1,000 as more industries developed.
[3] In the late 1850s-1870s
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The Stories We Choose to Tell: Samuel B. Cobb and the Kit Home Movement
1. Archives Month 2011 | Pecha Kucha in Bellingham, WA Jill Nagy Anderson
e Stories We Choose to Tell:
Samuel B. Cobb and the Kit Home Movement
On a clear night1 in November 1882, a young millworker and erstwhile miner arrived by
boat on the Ash Street docks in Portland, Oregon, just a month shy of his 23rd birthday. With
him were his earthly belongings in a small pack, a mining partner who had traveled with him,
and the dollar-fifty the two had between them. Born in Searsmont, Maine, Samuel Bedlington
Cobb had hearkened to Horace Greeley’s call to ‘go west, young man,’ taking up whatever odd
jobs presented themselves across the Midwest, before landing in Portland to ply his carpentry
skills.
By 1880, Portland was a burgeoning and muddy city of nearly 18,000 people. Wooden
sidewalks lined dirt roadways. Anti-Chinese sentiment was increasing. Sewers had not long been
a part of daily life, and clean water was often at the whim of the currents of the Willamette. Not
ten years earlier, a fire had destroyed 20 city blocks, but Portland was on the rise as a major port
to the Pacific and the Transcontinental Railroad was on its way. e next few decades would
mean rapid industrial and economic growth for Portland, as well as population growth that
swelled the city to over 200,000. Opportunities abounded for those - largely white men - who
were willing to take chances, invest, and fully embrace capitalism on the farthest edges of the
American frontier.
In the industrialized new century, manufacturing took on the trappings of being
“scientifically” managed. Even something as fundamental and expertly crafted as the family home
could be ordered via catalogue, cut to specifications in a factory, shipped on a railroad boxcar, and
put together by Dad. e irony of the kit home is that many of them were designed as
Craftsman-style homes, based on the premise that simplifying, rationalizing, and harmonizing
1 “October in Oregon,” Willamette Farmer, 3 November 1882, 1.
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production would engender a more Progressive ideal for society - yet these homes were made in
factories on the backs of low-skilled workers, not by knowledgeable, well-compensated
craftsmen. e first company to pioneer the kit home, Aladdin, even enjoined its potential buyers
to “hire an ordinary man to put it up.”
Sears, Roebuck & Co. followed a few years later with their Modern Homes series and, by
the teens, kit home companies had sprung up around the country, including here in the Pacific
Northwest - Hewitt-Lea-Funck Company of Seattle and Fenner Factory Cut Homes of
Portland among them. Magazines like Popular Mechanics and Good Housekeeping were filled with
ads that promised a home of one’s own, affordable and easy to assemble. e ads focused on the
benefits to the family domain - that a man could not only afford to provide a home for his wife
and children, but would erect it with his own hands (and the help of friends, male relatives, or a
locally-hired contractor).
During my internship this summer at the National Archives and Records Administration
in Seattle, I was able to assist in the processing of a series of exhibits from District Court in
Tacoma, originally totaling about 180 cubic feet. Heavy weeding became necessary, as many of
the documents or objects couldn’t be tied to specific case files in our holdings. In some instances,
a particular wide-eyed intern, who shall remain nameless, made impassioned arguments for
saving exhibits that otherwise were destined for witness disposal. One such victory for this intern
was an disorganized pile of filthy, oversized envelopes and assorted other smaller documents.
Inside each envelope was a set of plans for a kit home produced by the National Home Building
Co. of Vancouver, Washington, 85 sets in all. Each one was a detailed set of plans, with front,
rear, and side elevations, framing diagrams, floorplans, and detailed specs. Miscellaneous items
included plans for a “Cotillion Hall” for Portland, detailed diagrams of architectural flourishes for
the homes, such as fireplaces and columned bookshelves, and scraps of receipts for kits sold. e
signature that united all of them read simply and tantalizingly, S. B. Cobb.
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By 1916, Samuel Bedlington Cobb had married, started a family, and built himself into a
pillar of the Portland community. Working his way up in the lumber business, he and a long-time
friend eventually took over the Standard Box & Lumber Company and made it successful,
expanding one plant, only to watch it burn to the ground two years later, moving operations to a
new site. (At the scene of the fire, Cobb had watched with characteristic calm, praised the
firefighters’ efforts, and chalked it up to “spontaneous combustion.”2 )
In 1911, using pattern and plan books,3 he designed and had built a house for his family
at 1314 SE 55th Ave. in the Mt. Tabor neighborhood of Portland - an eight-bedroom,
Craftsman-style home that is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Cobb and his
wife, Florence, raised their children in this house and Cobb died here in 1951, at the age of 91,
having outlived his wife and three of his children.
But in 1916, Cobb was in the prime of his life. He owned land, was successful in business,
and provided a good life for his wife and six children. He was a prominent member of the
Portland community, was chosen for various civic committees, and had served as a state
representative twice, in 1902 and 1914. Always a businessman with an eye for opportunities, he
joined his son, Earl, in the creation of the National Home Building Co., a kit home company
based in nearby Vancouver, Washington. e 25-year-old Earl Cobb incorporated and managed
the company, but his father soon became the largest shareholder, due in large part to the 75
unique sets of plans the lumberman designed himself and sold to the company in exchange for
thousands of shares of stock. Newspapers lauded the creation of the new company and its initial
sales, crowing that “Anything from a chicken house to a mansion can be made here.” A year after
2“Fire Leaps High. Spectacular Blaze Destroys Box Factory. Damage about $35,000. Flames Spread with Marvelous
Rapidity. Adjacent Blocks in Danger. Standard Mill is Completely Destroyed, with Docks - Neighboring Buildings
Partially Saved - Lack of Fireboat Felt.” e Morning Oregonian, 2 Nov 1903, Page 12, Historic Oregon Newspapers,
University of Oregon Libraries. http://oregonnews.uoregon.edu/lccn/sn83025138/1903-11-02/ed-1/seq-12/
3Ann Fulton, “National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Cobb, Samuel and Florence, House (1911),”
National Park Service, November 1998, pg. 2. http://pdfhost.focus.nps.gov/docs/NRHP/Text/99000607.pdf
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incorporation, the Oregonian declared that “ e demand is greater than the company can supply”
and that the plant was being expanded to double capacity. Indeed, the series at NARA shows
that several homes were produced and shipped out to diverse parts of the country, including one
modified to a customer’s specifications. At least two NHB homes were built in the city of
Portland.4 But only a year-and-a-half after the expansion, in October 1918, Cobb lost his son to
influenza and by December, the Clark County sheriff had sold the assets of NHB. e company
filed for bankruptcy, and claims by creditors snowballed. In 1923, the bankruptcy trustee sued
Samuel Cobb over the plans Cobb had used to buy stock in the company, claiming that he had
overvalued the plans, to the detriment of the company’s creditors seeking remuneration. Cobb
lost.5
In an autobiography Cobb wrote for Camp Namanu, a Camp Fire Girls site located on
land the lumberman donated, not a word is dedicated to the kit home company he started with
his son. Perhaps Cobb kept silent about this period of his life because it didn’t fit the narrative of
the successful Portland businessman; perhaps it was because he associated it with the early death
of his son, Earl. Maybe the explanation is far simpler: in a life as adventurous as his, maybe the
90-year-old Samuel Bedlington Cobb had largely forgotten about the few years that he spent in
the kit home business. And so had the documentary evidence - until decades’ worth of smoke-
riddled court exhibits arrived at NARA Seattle to be processed by an archivist and two lowly
interns. At the end of his autobiography, Samuel Cobb left for posterity two poems of his own
creation, a stanza of which could as easily call to archivists to be mindful of the task before them:
4“Activity is Shown in Realty Dealing. Good-Sized Transactions Are Closed and Others Reported Nearing
Consummation. War Influence Not Felt. Building Programme Includes Two School Structures in Portland for
$170,000, One in Corvallis and Six Elevators,” e Oregonian, 29 April 1917, pg. 23.
5 C. W. Ryan, Trustee of the National Home Building Co. vs. S. B. Cobb, United States District Court, Western District
of Washington, Southern Division, Case #2856, 1918. Exhibits and case file in the holdings of the National Archives
and Records Administration in Seattle, WA: RG 21, USDC, WDW, SD, Tacoma, Exhibits, 1887-1965, Boxes 77-82
for plans and 82 for these images; Box 88 for Minute Book for National Home Building Co.
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“ en, let’s be up and doing / ough sometime the hour be late, / Still keep working, working, /
Let not labor ever wait.”6
6Samuel Bedlington Cobb, “Memoirs of S. B. Cobb, 1859-1950,” Camp Namanu Alumni Association. http://
www.namanu.com/texts/Cobb.shtml