Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Tigard, Oregon. Businesses line one side of the street, and there are signs for a bank, hardware store, and cleaners. An automobile is parked in the left foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Tigard, Oreg. 11-1204."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Tigard, Oregon. A row of businesses on the left includes Girod's Food Store, The Gourmet Cafe, a Chevron gas station, and more. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Tigard, Oregon. 1953."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in The Dalles, Oregon. A sign reading, "Ferry," hangs above the street and points to the right. There is a 76 Union gas station on one corner, and a building with columns on another corner. The Hotel Dalles and 2 motels are in the background. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles, OR. 1953."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and signs are visible for the Cornet 5-10-25 Cent Store, First National Bank, Ray's Drugs, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street and one drives toward the camera. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - The Dalles, Ore. Ellis 8438." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1953.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. There is a service station on the corner, with the Mid-Columbia Motel and the Hotel Dalles further up the street. On the left, a sign reads, "Hurry back to The Dalles Auto Park." Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles. 1953."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene. Businesses line both sides of the street, and there are signs for Safeway and Fred Meyer. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scenes. Portland, OR. 1953."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene, likely in Parkrose, Oregon. Today, Parkrose is a neighborhood in Portland. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Motor Court Motel, the Portland Trust Bank, and more. Several automobiles drive on the busy street. Taken from the right lane of the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Park Rose, OR. 1953."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Klippel's Firestone, and more. On the left, the Victory movie theater marquee advertises Bob Hope and Lucille Ball in "Sorrowful Jones." A Meier and Frank truck is parked outside the theater. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oreg. Christian 11-1207."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Gresham, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Cornet 5-10-25 Cent Store, Payless Drugs, First International Bank, a Shell gas station, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. There is a hill in the background with snow on it. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - Gresham, Ore. Ellis 2240." Handwritten note on the envelope indicates this was taken in 1953.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Gresham, Oregon. In the foreground, a traffic signal hangs over an intersection with E. Powell Street. Signs point the way toward Powell Blvd., Mt. Hood, Bull Run, and Sandy. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Gresham Rexall Drugs, Arden Ice Cream, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. Several telephone poles line the street. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1951.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Freewater, Oregon, known today as Milton-Freewater. Taken from the middle of the street. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for a Shell gas station, a Ford service station, the Ideal Bakery, Craver's Pastime, and more. Automobiles are parked in the street and pedestrians walk on the sidewalks. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - Freewater, Oregon. Ellis 2232." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1945.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene on Highway 211 in Estacada, Oregon. There are a few businesses and houses on the street. A sign points left for the Broadway Theatre. Two automobiles drive in the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Estacada, Oregon. Christian 11-6002."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Estacada, Oregon. There are several businesses on the street, including Stein's Bread, Trail's Inn Tavern, and the Broadway Theater. Automobiles are parked in the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Estacada, Oregon - Christian 11-6000."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Corvallis, Oregon. Taken from the middle of the street. City Hall is on the left. The clocktower of the Benton County Courthouse is visible above rooftops on the right. The Hotel Benton and Corl's Book Shop are on the right. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene, Corvallis, OR. 1953."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. A Mobilgas station sits on the corner. Other businesses include Thiel Brothers, the Riviera Theater, and more. The Columbia River is visible in the distance at the end of the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene, Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. Astoria City Hall is on the right, and there are signs for the Merwyn Hotel, the Hotel Arlington, Mobilgas, and other businesses. Several automobiles are parked on the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Hotel Elliott, Nyquist Motor Company Ford Service, and more. At the end of the street is a billboard advertising Eisenhower for president. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a cowboy on horseback roping a steer. Scattered crowds watch from the stands in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Steer Bustin' - Pendleton Round-Up. Pub by Ellis 2117." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1946.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the State Library in Salem, Oregon. Automobiles are parked on the street in front of the building. Handwriting on negative reads, "State Library - Salem, Oregon. Christian 11-823."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Stark's Service Station, a Phillips 66 station in Hermiston, Oregon. An automobile is hitched up to a tow truck in front of the shop. Another automobile is parked at a gas pump. Signs on the building advertise groceries and auto repair. Handwriting on negative reads, "Hwys. 30 and 207 - Hermiston, Ore. - Phone 2743. Christian 11-982."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of the stadium at Estacada High School in Estacada, Oregon. There is a large sports field in the foreground and the high school buildings are in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Stadium at Estacada High School. Christian 11-6004."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the main building of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon, located in Beaverton, Oregon. The building is also known as the Motherhouse. There is a large, grassy field in front of the building. Handwriting on negative reads, "St. Mary's of the Valley - Beaverton, Oregon. Christian 11-305."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Taken from the west side of the Willamette River, and looking east across the river to the St. Johns neighborhood. Black smoke rises into the air from an area behind the bridge. Mount Adams is visible in the distance.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Bonneville Dam. Water rushes through several spillway gates, also known as floodgates or stop gates. Handwriting on negative reads, "Spillway Gates Bonneville Dam, Oregon. Christian 11-509."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a bridge over the Umpqua River in Roseburg, Oregon. Taken from the shore of the Umpqua River. Handwriting on negative reads, "South Umpqua Bridge - Roseburg, Ore. Christian S-400."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing South Sister mountain in the Oregon Cascade Range. The peak of the mountain is obscured by clouds. Taken from a meadow near the peak. Handwriting on negative reads, "South Sister of the Three Sisters - Ore. Christian S-383."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a river in the foreground and a view of South Sister mountain in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "South Sister from Fall Creek, Oregon. Christian S-184."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a social science building, likely at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Foliage covers the left side of the building. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Social Service (sic) Building, Corvallis, Oregon. 1953."