1925 Routledge View Map of the Columbia River Highway, Oregon

Fred A. Routledge (September 7, 1871 - April 1936) was an American artist and cartographer best known for his pictorial maps and bird's eye views. Born in Abilene, Kansas, Routledge spent most of his early life in Rockford, Illinois before moving to Portland, Oregon. Routledge worked with the publication West Shore for a short time before finding himself out of work. He found work with the Morning Oregonian beginning in 1895 as the head of its Art Department, a position he reportedly held until 1906. At that time it is clear that hand-drawn illustrations were being replaced by photographic images, but Routledge's work continued to appear in the Oregonian over the ensuing decades. Routledge also worked as artist and cartographer on illustrated books, two of which were published in 1915. Until his death, Routledge produced pictorial maps for many different companies, including Union Pacific, and as promotional material for scenic drives throughout Washington. He married fellow artist Lydia McGowan in 1896. More by this mapmaker...

Edward Horace Kilham (September 24, 1862 - March 30, 1920) was a Portland, Oregon based printer and stationer. In 1898, Kiham partnered with his brother Howard Dewey Kilham (1867 - November 19, 1929) and Rowland Waltz (25% shares) to the found of Kilham Stationery and Printing Company. Kilham constructed a large flagship store at 5th and Oak, that boasted six floors and some 25,000 square feet of office supplies. The firm was Portland's largest stationer until in the second half of the 20th century - when it began a long slow decline. When Howard Kilham died, the firm was taken over by his son, Horace, and widow, Frances 'Kubli' Kilham (1872 - 1852). Later, their son, Horace Kaspar Kilham (June 10, 1905 - September 3, 1963) took over. In the 1940s, Robert Hoyt took over ownership. In 1979, Kilham was sold to Wakefield Mac. It was formally dissolved in February of 1991. Learn More...