Gaston, Joseph. "Portland, Oregon, Its History and Builders." Vol. 2. Chicago - Portland: S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1911. p. 340. PHILIP A. MARQUAM, JR. one of the most widely known real-estate men of Portland, was born in the city where he now lives and has been a witness of the marvelous transformation of the last fifty years along the northwest coast. He has been actively identified with many of the men who have been most instrumental in the great work and by his ability, energy and fidelity to important trusts has gained recognition as one of the substantial citizens of Oregon. Mr. Marquam was born September 9, 1858, and is a son of Philip A. Marquam, Sr., a leading pioneer of the northwest, whose sketch appears in this volume, and Emma (Kern) Marquam. In a house that stood on the site now occupied by the Marquam building the subject of this biography first saw the light of day. It was known as the "little New England cottage" and was one of the landmarks of Portland, which disappeared before the encroachments of modern improvements. Mr. Marquam grew up in Portland, was educated in the public schools and was graduated from the high school. He was a diligent student and the impulse he received in the public schools and from contact with the bright young companions with whom he was associated has proven of great value in shaping his career. He was attracted to the study of law but did not apply for admission to the bar as his health at that time demanded opportunity for outdoor life which the young lawyer can scarcely hope to possess. Entering the county clerk's office as deputy, he there continued for three terms, covering a period of six years. He then entered the Portland post office as clerk in the money order department and after several years' service was transferred to the United States marshal's office, where for four years he served as process deputy, during which time he traveled over all parts of the state and gained an acquaintance with the people and resources of Oregon which few of its citizens can claim. After leaving the marshal's office, where he acquired an enviable reputation for tact and efficiency, he became connected with the county sheriff's office as chief deputy. Here he remained for six years, in the course of which he acceptably acquitted himself of many important responsibilities. His entire attention, however, was not required by his official duties. He was for some time the owner of a valuable stock farm of one thousand acres, known as the Bay View farm, on Scappoose bay which he successfully conducted. After retiring from the sheriff's office, in partnership with C. C. Cook, he operated a lumber and railroad tie mill about twenty miles north of Vancouver in the state of Washington, under the name of the Columbia Mill & Tie Company. In this business Mr. Marquam continued for five years, when he disposed of his interests and for several years was identified with the land department of the Southern Pacific Railway. He has devoted his attention to the real-estate and abstract business since 1906 and on account of good judgment and thorough acquaintance with real-estate values, acquired by many years of observation and practical experience, he enjoys the confidence and patronage of a large clientele. His office in the Marquam building occupies a highly favorable location in the center of the business district and the steady growth of the city and surrounding country give assurance of increasing real-estate values. The Marquam building was the first modern office building in Portland and was erected in 1895 by Philip A. Marquam, Sr. The Marquam Grand Opera House, now known as the Orpheum Theatre, was located in this building. It is a handsome nine-story structure, built of modern brick and steel, fireproof throughout and tastefully ornamented with stone. Mr. Marquam has one son, Philip, now a student of law. Mr. Marquam is now in the prime of life and has enjoyed opportunities of mingling with men and affairs not available in the ordinary walks of life. His acquaintance extends throughout the northwest and his grasp of resources and possibilities enables him to prognosticate accurately and attracts inquiries from many investors and homeseekers who have faith in the future of Oregon and the surrounding regions. It may safely be prophesied that he is one of the growing factors.in the development of the vast country of which Portland and the valley of the Columbia are important centers. Transcriber's additional notes: This same biography also appears in the following book: "Portland The Rose City, Pictorial and Biographical" S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.; Various compilers; 1911 Vol. 2, Page 181 ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2007 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.