Steel, James, 1835-1913.
James Steel was an Oregon pioneer and early business leader in Portland. He travelled overland to Oregon from Iowa in 1862, and served as the president of the Willamette Savings Bank and Merchants National Bank until 1890. He built an electric street railway to Oregon City, served as State Bank Examiner from 1907 to 1910, and was a Deacon Emeritus of the First Congregational Church in Portland. He is also credited as one of the founders of Tacoma, Washington. His wife was Mary L. Steel.
From the description of James Steel papers [manuscript], 1864-1985 (bulk 1864-1909) (Oregon Historical Society Research Library). WorldCat record id: 269924629
From the guide to the James Steel papers, 1864-1985, 1864-1909, (Oregon Historical Society)
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Steel, James, 1835-1913. James Steel papers [manuscript], 1864-1985 (bulk 1864-1909) | Oregon Historical Society Research Library | |
| creatorOf | James Steel papers, 1864-1985, 1864-1909 | Oregon Historical Society Research Library |
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| associatedWith | First Congregational Church (Portland, Or.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Oregon and California Railroad Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Oregon and Washington Fireproofing Company | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Steel, Mary L. | person |
| associatedWith | Steel, Mary L. | person |
| Place Name | Admin Code | Country | |
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| Portland (Or.) | |||
| Oregon--Portland | |||
| Tacoma (Wash.) | |||
| Portland (Or.) | |||
| Tacoma (Wash.) |
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| Banks and banking |
| Banks and banking |
| City and town life |
| Oregon |
| Portland |
| Tacoma |
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Person
Birth 1835
Death 1913
