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S.S. Admiral Benson on rocks at the mouth of the Columbia River

Photograph showing the S.S. Admiral Benson on rocks on the Peacock Spit at the mouth of the Columbia River. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "S.S. Iowa of Admiral Line on rocks at mouth of Columbia River, Oregon." Embossment on front of print reads, "Woodfield Photo, Astoria, Ore." Note: The caption on the back of the photograph misidentifies the ship as the S.S. Iowa.

Woodfield, Frank W., 1879-1955

Cradle of logs on river

Photograph showing a large cradle of logs wedged between 2 boats on a river. The boat on the left belongs to the Shaver Transportation Company. Two people stand on top of the logs as 3 others stand on the edge of the boat. Stamp on the back for L.W. Jones, Commercial Photographer, Portland, Oregon.

Jones, Lynds W., 1878-

Cradle of logs on river

Photograph showing 2 boats transporting a large cradle of logs on a river. The boat on the right belongs to the Shaver Transportation Company. Taken from the cradle, likely on the Columbia River. In the distance, 3 people stand on the end of the cradle. Stamp on the back for L.W. Jones, Commercial Photographer, Portland, Oregon.

Jones, Lynds W., 1878-

British steamship Harpalion at North Bank Dock, Portland, Oregon

Photograph showing the British steamship Harpalion docked on the Willamette River at the North Bank Dock in Portland, Oregon. A man stands on deck, looking at the camera. Handwritten label on the print reads, "British S.S. 'Harpalion.' Loaded at North Bank Dock, Portland, Ore. by Northern Grain and Warehouse Co. for Strauss & Co. of London. 8500 tons Wheat and Barley - Largest Mixed Cargo ever shipped from Portland. November 29, 1913."

U.S.S. Portland at the St. Johns Bridge, Portland, Oregon

Photograph showing the Navy ship U.S.S. Portland passing under the St. Johns Bridge on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Handwritten label on the print reads, "U.S.S. Portland. Angelus 74843." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "St. Johns Bridge, Portland, Ore. Cruiser in Willamette River."

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

The Oregon at Home, Portland, Oregon

Photograph showing the U.S. Navy ship U.S.S. Oregon sailing on the Willamette River in front of downtown Portland. Many flags are displayed on the ship. Several airplanes fly over the city. Label on the print reads, "The Oregon at Home, Portland, Oregon. Copyright A. L. Ransford, No. 221." Handwritten note on the back reads, "Released only for S.P.&S. R.R. publications only, A. L. Ransford." Stamp on the back of the print for A. L. Ransford, Commercial Photographer, Portland, Oregon.

Ransford, A. L. (Arthur L.)

Group posing at the wreck of the Peter Iredale, Warrenton, Oregon

Photograph showing a group of people posing at the wreck of the ship Peter Iredale on a beach in Warrenton, Oregon. Today, this is located in Fort Stevens State Park. Handwritten note at the bottom of the print reads, "Wreck Peter Iredale near Ft. St." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Printed on Artura Ransford 312-13 Stock Ex., Portland, Ore."

Wreck of the Peter Iredale, Warrenton, Oregon

Photograph showing the wreck of the ship Peter Iredale on a beach in Warrenton, Oregon. Today, this is located in Fort Stevens State Park. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Wreck, Peter Iredale, Clatsop Beach, Kiser #4609, SP&S." Stamp on the back of the print indicates a 1909 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Ry.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Sternwheeler Bailey Gatzert passes Multnomah Falls on the Columbia River

Photograph showing the sternwheeler Bailey Gatzert on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Multnomah Falls is in the background on the Oregon side of the Gorge. Handwritten note on the back reads, "S.S. Bailey Gatzert passing Multnomah Falls." Second handwritten note reads, "Return to Traffic Dept., SP&S." Stamp on the back for Beaver Engraving Co.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Group posing at the wreck of the Peter Iredale, Warrenton, Oregon

Photograph showing a group of people posing at the wreck of the ship Peter Iredale on a beach in Warrenton, Oregon. Today, this is located in Fort Stevens State Park. Some people climb on the ship. Handwritten note at the bottom of the print reads, "Wreck of Peter Iredale near Ft. St." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Davis - Kelly Mack." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Printed on Artura Ransford 312-13 Stock Ex., Portland, Ore."

Gun battery at Cape Disappointment Lighthouse, Washington

Photograph showing the Cape Disappointment Lighthouse in Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington. A gun battery and ammunition storage area are visible in front of the lighthouse. The Pacific Ocean is in the background. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Nor Beach." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Crowds visit Battleship Oregon on Willamette River, Portland, Oregon

Photograph showing a U.S. Navy ship (likely Battleship Oregon) docked in front of the Broadway Bridge on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Crowds of people are lined up on the waterfront and on the bridge to view the ship. Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer. Second stamp on the back reads, "Advertising Matter from General Passenger Dept., S.P.&S. Ry."

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Golf Links - Gearhart, Oregon

Photographic postcard showing a crowd on the Gearhart Golf Links golf course in Gearhart, Oregon. They watch as a golf player kneels and extends his club toward a hole. Handwritten label on the bottom of the postcard reads, "Golf Links - Gearhart, Ore. Prentiss 2349."

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

North Head Lighthouse, Washington

Photograph showing the North Head Lighthouse in Cape Disappointment State Park, Washington. The Pacific Ocean is in the background. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer. Second stamp on the back reads, "From Publicity Dept., S.P.&S. Ry., Portland, Oregon."

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Ecola Point and Tillamook Light

Photograph showing the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Ecola Point in Oregon. Taken from a beach in Ecola State Park, looking toward the lighthouse in the distance. Typed note on the back of the print reads, " 'Ecola Point and Tillamook Light' -- Cannon Beach, Oregon. Plate No. 4113." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio. Embossment on the front of the print indicates a 1909 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

View of Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, Oregon

Photograph showing a view through the trees of the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse, located in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Oregon. A tree stump sits in the foreground. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Tillamook Light as seen from trail at end of Tillamook Head 1100 ft. above the ocean." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer."

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Saw mill near Bend, Oregon

Photograph showing a view of a saw mill on the Deschutes River in Bend, Oregon. Logs float in the river in the foreground. Smoke rises from the ground on the right. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Saw Mill, Bend." Stamp on the front of the print for Kiser Photo Co. Stamp on the back reads, "From Passenger Department, The North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Going fishing

Photograph showing 5 men in a horse-drawn wagon. Two of them hold fishing poles. A boat is attached to the back of the wagon. One man stands on the wheel of the wagon to enter the boat. Another man stands in the boat holding a paddle. Everyone looks at the camera.

Shaver Transportation Company transporting logs

Photograph showing a boat belonging to the Shaver Transportation Company alongside a large cradle of logs in a river. The logs are bound together by chains. Handwritten notes on the back of the print read, "Shaver Trans. Co." and "Cradle of logs." Stamp on the back for L.W. Jones, Commercial Photographer, Portland, Oregon.

Jones, Lynds W., 1878-

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