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From 1913-1969 the Oregon State Board of Control coordinated the management of state institutions and the construction of state buildings.
One such building was the Portland Elks Lodge. Built in 1923, this tremendous building, which is now part of the Governor Hotel, has been used for many things since its construction. This 1937 modification of the original 1924 picture, shows a proposed reconfiguration of the building for use as a State office building. Apparently, someone thought it important for this State office building to have a cards room and a billiard room!
Our Archives Division has loads of records from the Oregon State Board of Control online and in Salem at its brick and mortar home.
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