Iris Mandy of Sears Roebuck, and Clara Markstaller of Fred Meyer, holding large paper war bonds. This photograph was published on the last page of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, May 23, 1945 (negative 1 of 1).
A view of buildings and docks on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. At the left side of the frame is the Centennial Mills (Crown Mills) building on what is now Northwest Naito Parkway (negative 1 of 37).
A shipbuilding facility on the Willamette River in Portland, shown from a high angle. Multiple ways, each holding a ship, can be seen along the water (negative 16 of 37).
Several steam boats with paddle wheels on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Forested hills can be seen in the background (negative 32 of 37).
Albina Engine & Machine Works, next to the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Numerous other industrial buildings can be seen along the river, with the west hills in the distance (negative 33 of 37).
Several industrial facilities along the southwest waterfront of the Willamette River in Portland. A long building has is painted with “Alaska Junk Co.” and “Schnitzer & Wolf Machinery Co.” along the roof. Ships can be seen docked on the water, with downtown Portland visible in the distance (negative 34 of 37).
A waterfront building on the Willamette River, in front of the St. Johns Bridge. “Floating Marine Ways Dry Dock, Boats Built and Repaired” is painted across the roof of the building, and a small ship “Delores” is docked (negative 4 of 37).
Ramshackle houses line a dirt road at a shipyard trailer camp at N.E. 2nd avenue and N.E. Glisan Street in Portland. At the right side of the frame is a trailer with a “For Sale” sign in the window (negative 1 of 2).
A shingled home at a shipyard trailer camp at N.E. 2nd avenue and N.E. Glisan Street in Portland. The Willamette River can be seen through a tree next to the house (negative 2 of 2).
A wreck scene after a collision between a freight and passenger train on the S.P. & S railroad in Portland, at Willbridge. A crowd of people stand next to a damaged steam engine, that has fallen to one side of the train track. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 11, 1945 (negative 1 of 10).
A wreck scene after a collision between a freight and passenger train on the S.P. & S railroad in Portland, at Willbridge. A steam engine is tipped to one side of a train track. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 11, 1945 (negative 10 of 10).
A wreck scene after a collision between a freight and passenger train on the S.P. & S railroad in Portland, at Willbridge. A steam engine is tipped to one side of a train track. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 11, 1945 (negative 3 of 10).
A wreck scene after a collision between a freight and passenger train on the S.P. & S railroad in Portland, at Willbridge. A steam engine is tipped to one side of a train track, next to workers with shovels. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 11, 1945 (negative 4 of 10).
A Portland street parade celebrating a visit from President Harry Truman. A line of cars is traveling down a street lined on both sides with people. Taken from a high angle, a large United States flag hangs over the street between two buildings, with the Meier & Frank building visible on the right side (621 S.W. 5th Avenue) (negative 2 of 2).
A two-story “Crystal Laundry” building at the corner of Sandy Boulevard and N.E. 2nd Avenue in Portland. A “Help Wanted” sign is posted on the outside of the building (negative 1 of 2). Original sleeve title: Portland - war time conditions.
Feet in an open window at the Portland Hotel, next to parted lace curtains. The Portland Hotel occupied what later became Pioneer Courthouse Square in downtown Portland (negative 1 of 2).
The U.S.S. Bronx, sliding down a ways into the Willamette River upon its launching from the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Wooden scaffolding can be seen at either side of the ways. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 8).
Mrs. John Greenslade breaks a bottle on the hull of the U.S.S. Bronx, on the occasion of its launching from the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Next to Greenslade is likely her husband, Vice Admiral Greenslade. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1945 (negative 7 of 8).
People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, mostly likely at S.W. Yamhill Street at S.W. Broadway, celebrating the end of World War II. Trash litters the street, and a sign for the Orpheum Theatre can be seen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 40).
Young people gathered in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Taken from the ground and looking upward, two couples sit on a cement block and smile downward at the camera. The men are wearing United States Navy Uniforms. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 11 of 40).
People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Two women sit on a curb, next to several other people who are standing. Paper litters the ground. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 15 of 40).
People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Meier & Frank building can be seen on the right (621 S.W. 5th Avenue), and flying paper can be seen in the air between buildings. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 2 of 40).
People celebrating the end of World War II in downtown Portland. Pieces of paper fly through the air, in front of the Cascade Building on S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Alder Street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 29 of 40).