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Lake Sacajawea Park - Longview, Washington

Photograph of Lake Sacajawea in Longview, Washington. Typed label on the back of the print reads, "Perhaps nothing demonstrates the attention given beauty in the new city of Longview, Washington like Lake Sacajawea park, a portion of which is shown in this view. Three years ago, this was an over-grown pond. Now it has been dredged out, planted in lawns and flower beds and shrubs. It lies crescent-shaped, one and one-half miles long among the residential districts of Longview, encircled by paved boulevards. The Longview Community shurch (sic) is shown reflected in its waters."

Jefferson Square - Longview, Washington

Photograph of Jefferson Square, also known as R.A. Long Park, in Longview, Washington. Typed label on the back of the print reads, "A portion of Jefferson Square, the civic center of Longview, Washington and of the flower beds in adjoining blocks. Jefferson Square is a six-acre park in the heart of Longview on which only buildings of a monumental character may front. On this picture are shown the first two of these buildings - Hotel Monticello, a six-story structure of 200 rooms each with bath and the Longview Public Library, a gift to the city." Writing on the bottom of the print reads, "Z.B.2379."

Hotel Monticello, Longview, Washington

Photograph of a long street with a median in Longview, Washington. Flowers, plants, and an American flag are displayed on the median. The Hotel Monticello is partially visible at the end of the street. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Children at Train Station - Hillsboro, Oregon

Photographic postcard of a large group of children waiting beside the railroad tracks at a train station. One child stands in the foreground and looks at the camera. A sign on the side of a building reads, "Spokane, Portland & Seattle 3073." Handwriting on back of postcard reads, "Hillsboro school children @ Hills. Taking train, OE Ry, to Forest Grove for county fair, 1913."

Street Scene - Eugene, Oregon

Photograph of a street scene in Eugene, Oregon. There are pedestrians, people on bicycles, and one person on horseback. Streetcar rails go up the middle of the street. Businesses line both sides of the street and signs are visible for Burgess Optical Co., Western Union Telegraph, and more. Banners hanging above the street advertise Kit Carson's Buffalo Ranch Wild West show. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Willamette St, Eugene. Willamette Avenue, Eugene. Either 1907 or 1912."

Deschutes River, Bend, Oregon

Photograph of a grassy area and a gazebo on the Deschutes River, probably the property of Alexander M. Drake. There are several trees and a mountain is visible in the distance. Handwriting on the back of print reads, "Near Bend." Stamp on front indicates 1911 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. while stamp on back indicates 1909 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Track on Deschutes River

A small track made of wood follows the bank of the Deschutes River. The river rounds a bend. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Swallow Ditch and Deschutes River." Stamp for Kiser Photo Co. on front of print. Stamp on back of print reads, "From Passenger Department, The North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Waterfalls near Deschutes River

A railroad track runs alongside a river, likely the Deschutes River. To the left, several waterfalls run down the side of a canyon. Handwriting on back reads, "Oak Springs, Deschutes River." Stamp for Kiser Photo Co. on front of print.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Down Deschutes Canyon

Photograph of the Deschutes River flowing through the Deschutes Canyon. Taken from the top of the canyon. Mount Hood is visible in the distance. Stamp on front of print for Kiser Photo Co. Handwriting on back reads, "O.T. Ry. Down Deschutes Canyon from point above Pelton. O.T. Track to right. Mt. Hood."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Smith Rock and Crooked River

Photograph of the Crooked River flowing past Smith Rock. The river winds around rock formations. Writing on the back of the print reads, "No. 2048. Crooked River in Central Oregon. O.T. Ry." Copyright notice on the front of the print for Gifford. Stamp on back of print for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Gifford, Ralph I., 1894-1947

Crooked River Valley near Prineville, Oregon

Photograph of the Crooked River flowing through a flat agricultural valley. Taken from a nearby hill, looking down at the river as it flows past farmland. Writing on the back of the print reads, "File No. 2013. Crooked River Valley, 1.5 miles west Prineville, Ore. looking N.W. OT Ry." Stamp on back of print for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

Smith Rocks and the Crooked River

Photograph of the Crooked River at Smith Rock showing the Smith Rock Group, Asterisk Pass, and the east side of the Christian Brothers rock formations. Mount Jefferson is visible in the distance in the opening between the rock formations. The copyright notice on the front of the print for Gifford. Handwriting on the back reads, "Smith Rocks, Crooked River." Benjamin A. Gifford and his son Ralph I. Gifford both published photographs under the Gifford name.

Gifford, Ralph I., 1894-1947

Campers in Crooked River Canyon

Photograph of tents set up at the base of a Crooked River Canyon next to the Crooked River. Taken from the top of the canyon, looking down at the tents. Handwriting on back of print reads, "The Cove. Campers in Crooked River Canyon. About 7 Mi. N. of Metolius." Stamp on the back of the print indicates a 1911 copyright notice by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Crooked River Canyon and the Cove Ranch

Photograph of the Crooked River Canyon in Central Oregon. Taken from the top of the canyon, looking down at the Crooked River flowing through the base of the canyon. A homestead is visible near the river. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Looking down Crooked River Canyon. Showing the Cove Ranch." Stamp on the back of the print indicates a 1911 copyright notice by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

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