Whitehouse-Crawford Lumber Company Records

Collection

Identifier: WCMss-452

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Whitehouse-Crawford Lumber Company Records contains the business records of the Whitehouse-Crawford Lumber Company, including financial ledgers, inventories, tax records, and payrolls, as well as plans for many Whitman College buildings, such as Jewett Hall, Memorial Building, Sherwood Center, Penrose Memorial Library, and the Student Union building. Spanning from 1880 through 1980, these records document the operations of a Walla Walla-based lumber company.

Dates

circa 1880-1980

Creator

Whitehouse Crawford Lumber Company (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Historical Note

Founded circa 1880, the Whitehouse-Crawford Lumber Company was a construction supply firm operating out of Walla Walla, Washington. It was originally called Enterprise Planing Mill and Furniture Construction until a change in ownership led to the company being renamed Whitehouse-Crawford. They worked on a number of significant buildings in Walla Walla, including buildings on the Whitman College campus, contributing to the construction of numerous canneries, churches, and Whitman dormitories and buildings. They operated in the area until their mill was sold to the city of Walla Walla in 1988, when it became listed on the Washington Heritage Register and the National Register of Historic Places, and was converted into a restaurant.

Extent

9.8 Linear Feet (8 record cartons, 1 flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Founded circa 1880, the Whitehouse-Crawford Lumber Company was a construction supply firm operating out of Walla Walla, Washington. This collection spans from 1890 to 1980, and contains financial ledgers, inventories, tax records, and payrolls, as well as plans for many Whitman College buildings.