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- Alternative Title
- Fernwood Annex - Hollyrood Primary (Portland, Oregon)
- Creator Display
- Gerald Scott (architect)
- Scott & Payne (architecture firm, 1951-1975)
- James Claude Payne (architect, 1910-1982)
- Creator
- Date
- 1982
- 1958
- Description
- Oregon Historic Site Form. Prepared by Iris Eschen.
- This image is included in Building Oregon: Architecture of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, a digital collection which provides documentation about the architectural heritage of the Pacific Northwest.
- View Date
- 2009
- Temporal
- 1950-1959
- 1980-1989
- MODS Note
- Oregon Historic Site Form Beverly Cleary at Hollyrood Campus 3560 Hollyrood Ct Portland, Multnomah County block nbr: lot nbr: tax lot nbr: township: range: section: 1/ 4: LOCATION AND PROPERTY NAME elig. evaluation: not eligible/ non- contributing primary orig use: School secondary orig use: primary style: International secondary style: primary siding: Steel secondary siding: plan type: School ( General) Portland historic name: Beverly Cleary at Hollyrood Campus primary constr date: 1958 secondary date: 1982 height (# stories): 1 total # ineligible resources: 2 ( optional-- use for major addns) current/ other names: Fernwood Annex - Hollyrood Primary ( c.) ( c.) orig use comments: prim style comments: sec style comments: location descr: assoc addresses: vcnty address: ( remote sites) siding comments: PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS farmstead/ cluster name: zip: total # eligible resources: 0 apprx. addrs resource type: Building NR status: RLS survey date: 7/ 2/ 2009 external site #: 249 ( ID# used in city/ agency database) survey project name or other grouping name comments/ notes: ILS survey date: 7/ 2/ 2009 Gen File date: SHPO INFO FOR THIS PROPERTY NR date listed: GROUPINGS / ASSOCIATIONS Optional Information 3560 NE Hollyrood Ct Multnomah County ( former addresses, intersections, etc.) architect: Scott and Payne builder: NR date listed: ( indiv listed only; see Grouping for hist dist) 106 Project( s) PPS Historic Building Assessment 2009 Survey & Inventory Project Main entrance looking southeast Printed on: 10/ 14/ 2009 Page 1 of 3 Oregon Historic Site Form Beverly Cleary at Hollyrood Campus 3560 Hollyrood Ct Portland, Multnomah County ARCHITECTURAL / PROPERTY DESCRIPTION ( Include expanded description of the building/ property, setting, significant landscape features, outbuildings, and alterations) HISTORY ( Chronological, descriptive history of the property from its construction through at least the historic period [ preferably to the present]) Description Summary Hollyrood Elementary School is located at 3560 NE Hollyrood Ct. in the Grant Park neighborhood of northeast Portland. The 0.87 acre property includes only the main school building ( 1959, 256). The one story building reflects the International style through its horizontal appearance, glazed curtain walls, low slope butterfly roof and wide overhanging eaves. Architectural Description Hollyrood Elementary School is situated in the Grant Park neighborhood of northeast Portland. The 0.87 acre property is bounded by Hollyrood Ct. to the north, Grant Park to the south, NE 36th Ave. to the east, and NE 35th Pl. to the west. A playshed not located on PPS property is situated to the south of the school within Grant Park. The school occupies much of the property although a small play area is positioned to the east of the school. Development in the surrounding area consists primarily of single family residences built between 1910 and 1950 ( Sanborn Maps, 1924- 1928, 1908- 1950). Constructed of a lightweight metal frame, the one story Hollyrood School was constructed starting in 1958. The exterior skin on the north and south sides of the building is attached to six- inch steel studs. The exterior sheathing consists of plate glass windows with moveable hopper windows atop “ cemesto” panels and vents. The east and west gable ends, meanwhile, are sheathed with beveled siding. A butterfly roof is visible on each of the gable ends. Louvers in the gable end ventilate the building’s loft. A wide eave, supported by exposed steel beams, provide shade for both the north and south sides of the building. Although no eave is visible on the building, the cornice of the building is covered with vertical seam metal. The width of the building is achieved by anchoring the metal roof truss to the two interior corridor walls. The building features a simple rectangular finger plan. A lobby is accessed through the north entry that faces NE Hollyrood Court. The entry, which is recessed into the building, is supported by a series of three round steel poles attached to the exposed steel purlins. A set of glazed metal doors provides entry into a small foyer and then to a corridor that extends east to west through the entire building. Another exit door extends from the corridor to the south thus forming a rough T- plan. The classrooms are rectangular and feature built- in wood cabinetry and coat hooks on the interior walls, which provide acoustic barriers between the classrooms. The slope of the ceilings follows that of the roof, and the steel purlins are visible. Acoustic panels positioned between the purlins assist in dampening sound. Tubular fluorescent light fixtures are suspended from the classroom ceilings. Flooring largely consists of 12” by 12” linoleum floor tiles. Alterations/ Integrity There have been moderate alterations to the school building and grounds since its construction in 1958. Original plans suggest that the east part of the building was framed in but used for an outdoor sheltered play area. However, it appears that in 1964 two classrooms were added in this area. Other alterations include modifications to the roof flashing and roofing materials in 1979, creation of a library in 1982, a new meeting room in 1990, and entry modifications for ADA access in 1994. Despite these modifications, the building retains much of its historical integrity with the exterior windows and sheathing as well as the butterfly roof intact. Statement of Significance Originally called the Fernwood Annex, the Hollyrood School was constructed in 1958 during a period of modernization and new construction initiated by Portland Public Schools ( PPS) after World War II. In 1945, the citizens of Portland approved a ballot measure that provided $ 5,000,000 over five years to construct, improve, and rehabilitate its public school buildings ( Portland Public Schools 1945: 2). The ballot measure enabled PPS to respond to the explosive growth in school- age children that had occurred in the city as a result of the arrival of defense plant workers and their families, as well as the deferred maintenance arising from the lack of funds during the depression ( Portland Public Schools 1945: 2- 3). Beginning with this initial bond measure, PPS embarked on an effort to improve its school facilities through renovations, additions, and the new construction of over fifty schools between 1945 and 1970. For the new building program, the PPS schools adopted the call of architects and school planners across the country for new types of schools. Nationally known architects including Richard Neutra, the Walter Gropius led Architects Collective, and the Perkins Will architectural firm promoted new school types that reflected both evolving educational practices and design philosophies ( Ogata 2008: 567- 568; Perkins and Cocking 1949: 238- 246). Emphasizing the need for economy and rapid construction, the designers adopted new materials that were standardized and mass produced including steel, plywood, glass block, and aluminum. In many buildings, architects achieved flexibility through the building’s structure by employing non load- bearing partition walls and zoned ventilation and heating systems. Folding walls and moveable cabinets provided additional flexibility intended to enable teachers to rearrange rooms based on lesson plan and activities ( Ogata 2008: 568). In response to the growing population of northeast Portland and the limitations of the nearby Fernwood Middle School ( now Beverley Cleary), PPS acquired land on NE Hollyrood Court in 1958 for $ 91,057.50 ( PPS Chronology Binder). Named for the adjacent street ( and the subdivision name), the school was designed by the architectural firm Scott and Payne whose plans called for a primary school that could potentially be expanded should the need arise ( PPS Architectural Drawing Archives). The new school cost $ 187,900.25 to construct ( PPS Chronology Binder). A need to expand arose in 1964 when two new classrooms were added to the east end of the building ( PPS Architectural Drawing Archives). The construction of these Printed on: 10/ 14/ 2009 Page 2 of 3 Oregon Historic Site Form Beverly Cleary at Hollyrood Campus 3560 Hollyrood Ct Portland, Multnomah County RESEARCH INFORMATION Title Records Sanborn Maps Obituaries City Directories Census Records Biographical Sources Newspapers Building Permits Property Tax Records SHPO Files State Archives State Library Local Histories Interviews Historic Photographs Local Library: Multnomah County Library University Library: Portland State University Library Historical Society: Oregon Historical Society Other Repository: PPS Archives Bibliography: Bibliography McMath, George. “ A Regional Style Comes to the City.” In Space, Style and Structure: Buildings in Northwest America. Ed. Thomas Vaughan, 467- 499. Portland: Oregon Historical Society, 1974. Ogata, Amy F. “ Building for Learning in Postwar American Elementary Schools.” Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, Vol. 67, no. 4, December 2008: 562- 591. Perkins, Lawrence B and Walter D. Cocking. Schools. New York: Reinhold Publishing Corporation, 1949. Portland Public Schools. Repairing, Rehabilitating and Modernizing the School Plant. Portland: Portland Public Schools. Office of the Superintendent, 1945. _____. Portland Public Schools Chronology Binder. _____. Portland Public Schools Architectural Drawing Archives. Ritz, Richard. E. Architects of Oregon. A Biographical Dictionary of Architects Deceased – 19th and 20th Centuries. Portland: Lair Hill Publishing, 2003. Sanborn Map Company 1924- 1928, 1908- Dec. 1950 Sanborn Maps, Multnomah County Public Library, Portland, Oregon. Available at: https:// catalog. multcolib. org/ validate? url= http% 3A% 2F% 2F0- sanborn. umi. com. catalog. multcolib. org% 3A80% 2F. Accessed June 16, 2009. Snyder, Eugene E. Portland Names and Neighborhoods. Their Historic Origins. Portland: Binforrd & Mort Publishing; 1st edition 1979. ( Check all of the basic sources consulted and cite specific important sources) new rooms is nearly identical to those found in the original part of the building. In 1977, the school was converted for use as a K- 3 school. A native of Spokane, Washington, James Payne attended the University of Washington before relocating to Portland. After Payne’s arrival in Portland around 1944, he worked for Van Evera Bailey until 1947. He subsequently worked with Roi Morin until 1949 when he joined the firm of Wick, Hilgers & Scott. In 1951, Payne obtained his architecture license and established a partnership with Gerry Scott. Scott is best known for his work with Wick, Hilgers & Scott as the architect of record for John Yeon’s Portland Visitors Information Center of 1945. The firm of Scott & Payne continued until the 1970s. Best known for his work on hospitals, Payne was the architect of Seaside Hospital, Portland Osteopathic Hospital, and Redmond Hospital. In addition to work for Concordia College, Payne and Scott designed Rieke Elementary School and the first wing of Smith Elementary School ( Ritz 2003: 310). Although the Hollyrood School retains its integrity with its floor plan and many of the exterior and interior finishes intact, it is not recommended as eligible for the NRHP. The school was built during the PPS program of post- war construction but archival research does not indicate that it influenced the design of other schools buildings, the curriculum, or future planning for the school. The school is therefore not eligible for the NRHP under Criterion A. The architectural firm of Scott and Payne are known designers in the city of Portland in the late 1950s, but their influence in the design of post- war schools appears minimal. In comparison with other schools built in Portland during the post war period, the plan, utilization of materials, and massing are relatively simple and straightforward. The Hollyrood School, therefore, is not eligible for the NRHP under Criterion C. Printed on: 10/ 14/ 2009 Page 3 of 3 Main entrance, looking southeast ( 256A). East elevation entrance ( 256A). Ban of windows located on south elevation ( 256A). Bank of windows located on south elevation ( 256A). Beverly Cleary @ Hollyrood Campus Exterior Photos ENTRIX, 2009 North and west elevations ( 256A). Typical classroom built- ins ( 256A). Library ( 256A). Typical classroom ( 256A). Main corridor ( 256A). Detail of ceiling beam ( 256A). Beverly Cleary @ Hollyrood Campus Interior Photos ENTRIX, 2009 Beverly Cleary School ( Hollyrood Campus) 3560 NE Hollyrood Ct, Portland OR, 97212 Building Periods 1. Main Building ( 256A), 1959 2. Classroom Add ( 256A), 1964 Aerial photo © 2009 Metro, Portland OR Imagery Date: July 12, 2007 NE Hollyrood Ct NE 36th Ave NE 35th Pl 1958 photograph of Hollyrood School. View Site in Google Maps Historical Significance and Building Integrity Contrib: High Significance Contrib: Moderate Signif. Non- Contributing 0’ 50’ 100’ 200’ N sandy Blvd Lombard st powell Blvd 82nd ave MLK jr b lvd 2 1
- Subject
- Work Type
- Style / Period
- Location
- Street Address
- 3560 Northeast Hollyrood Court
- GPS Latitude
- 45.541214
- GPS Longitude
- -122.627049
- Material
- Steel
- Identifier
- OR_Multnomah_Portland_Hollyrood.pdf
- Provenance
- University of Oregon Libraries
- Citation
- PPS Historic Building Assessment 2009
- Institution
- Submission Date
- 05/04/2015
- Modified
- 07/30/2022
- Collections
- Building Oregon (open)
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