George R. Bartholick Papers circa 1911-1995, bulk 1939-1995

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George R. Bartholick Papers circa 1911-1995, bulk 1939-1995

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The George R. Bartholick Papers document the career and personal interests of an important Northwest architect, whose credits include the original master plan for Western Washington University's campus, the renovation of Old Main at WWU, restoration of the Whatcom Museum building, a revolutionary plan for Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo and the Pike Place Market renovation. This collection includes architectural drawings, contracts, correspondence, construction records and other documentation.

175 linear feet

eng,

Western Washington University Heritage Resources

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SNAC Resource ID: 6371379

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Bartholick, George R.

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George R. Bartholick was born on May 12, 1921 in Bellingham, Washington. After graduating from Bellingham High School in 1939, Bartholick attended the University of Washington in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in architecture. At the onset of WWII, Bartholick left school to serve in the Air Force until 1945. Bartholick returned to school at the University of Oregon in 1946 and received his degree in 1950. Bartholick practiced architecture in Holland, Sweden and Switzerland until 195...

Bartholick, G. R.

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Western Washington university

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The WWU Centennial Oral History Project was initiated in 1993 by a dedicated group of staff and faculty. The stated goal of the project was the development of oral history interviews for use in the planned centennial celebration at Western Washington University, commemorating 100 years of scholarly achievement. The result was an invaluable set of interviews which document the history of the University and supplements the archival record. The history of WWU actually dates...

Whatcom Museum of History and Art.

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Woodland Park Zoo

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The Woodland Park Zoo began its existence as a small private animal collection established by Seattle developer Guy C. Phinney (1852-1893) on the northwest corner of his 179-acre Woodland Park Estate. This menagerie included North American animals like deer and black bear, as well as more exotic specimens like African ostriches. After Phinney's death in 1893, the property remained in limbo until the City purchased it from Phinney's widow in 1899 for $100,000, despite a veto by Mayor...