Yeon, John

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Yeon, John

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Yeon, John

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1910-10-29

1910-10-29

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1994-03-13

1994-03-13

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John Yeon (1910-1994) worked for the firm of A.E. Doyle & Associates and is credited, along with Pietro Belluschi, with the development of the Northwest Regional Style of architecture. He designed the Wentz Studio in Neahkahnie, Oregon. His other notable buildings include the Watzek House in Southwest Portland (1937), Shaw House, and Swan House. Yeon was a dedicated conservationist who donated land to the state parks system. His work was honored in an exhibit by the Portland Art Museum in 1977.

From the description of John Yeon papers [manuscript], 1979-1980. (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 696332608 From the guide to the John Yeon papers, 1979-1980, (Oregon Historical Society Research Library)

Architect; Portland, Or.

From the description of John Yeon interviews, 1982 Dec. 14 - 1983 Jan. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 245522304 From the description of John Yeon interviews, 1982 Dec. 14 - 1983 Jan. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 220183724

John Yeon, Architect of Portland, Or.

From the description of Oral history interview with John Yeon, 1982 Dec. 14-1983 Jan. 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 646397126

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Bonneville Dam (Or. and Wash.)

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Oregon--Portland

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Columbia River Gorge (Or. and Wash.)

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Oregon

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Oregon--Portland

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Bonneville Dam (Or. and Wash.)

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Columbia River Gorge (Or. and Wash.)

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