Looking east across SW Front towards Ankeny and Front Avenue. Demolition of Dekum and Reed Building behind the Skidmore Fountain. The pediment and cornice of the Johnson building across Front Avenue is still intact. Signs for Mutual Grocery and Gadsby’s Home Furnisher. Taken March 9, 1939.

The Ankeny and Watson Building at 22 SW Front Avenue. East side of Front between Ash and Ankeny Streets. Taken March 18, 1939.

Great Light Way arches span the intersection of SW Third Avenue and Oak Street. Worcester building is in the background. Shop signs include, “J.J. Jaffe Clothing Co.,” and “Trunks.” Taken March 18, 1939.

A woman sits on the fence in front of the Portland Hotel, also known as the Hotel Portland, viewed from Yamhill Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. A portion of the Pioneer Courthouse is visible on the right.

New Market Theater, at Second Avenue and Ankeny Street. Sign on top of building reads, “New Market Block. 1872.” Sign on ground floor reads, “Multnomah Hotel Garage Parking.” Exterior of bottom floor is painted white.

Kamm House in its original location at Fourteenth Avenue and Main Street. Taken March 22, 1939.

Kamm House in its original location at Fourteenth Avenue and Main Street. Taken March 22, 1939.

Courtyard of the Portland Hotel, also known as the Hotel Portland, showing wrought-iron gate and fence from Sixth Avenue. This gate was purchased by Eric Ladd in the early 1950s and used in his colony of historic buildings in Goose Hollow. Returned to Pioneer Square in the same position in the late 1980s. The gate features a lantern. Taken March 22, 1939.

Courtyard of the Portland Hotel, also known as the Hotel Portland, showing wrought-iron gate and fence from Sixth Avenue. This gate was purchased by Eric Ladd in the early 1950s and used in his colony of historic buildings in Goose Hollow. Returned to Pioneer Square in the same position in the late 1980s. The gate features a lantern. Sign on left reads, “Gift Shop.” Taken March 22, 1939.

Courtyard of the Portland Hotel, also known as the Hotel Portland, showing wrought-iron gate and fence from Sixth Avenue. This gate was purchased by Eric Ladd in the early 1950s and used in his colony of historic buildings in Goose Hollow. Returned to Pioneer Square in the same position in the late 1980s. The gate features a lantern. Sign on left reads, “Gift Shop.” Taken March 22, 1939.

House located at 1333 SW Thirteenth Avenue, on the northwest corner of the intersection with Columbia Street. Same subject as Negative No. 400306-1.

House at SW Thirteenth Avenue and Columbia Street. Address is 1405 SW Thirteenth Avenue. A tree is in bloom in the front yard. Taken March 22, 1939.

Kamm House in its original location at Fourteenth Avenue and Main Streets. Taken in 1939.

Kamm House in its original location at Fourteenth Avenue and Main Streets. Taken March 28, 1939.

Pioneer Courthouse from Fifth Avenue. Taken April 9, 1939.

A doorway on the SE corner of the Allen and Lewis Block at Front and Couch Streets. The Steel Bridge is in the background. Lumber is piled on the waterfront. Taken April 9, 1939.

New Market Theater, First Avenue facade. Sign on top of building reads, “New Market Block. 1872.” Adjacent sign reads, “Crane Co.” Exterior of bottom floor is painted white.

Starr Block, Front Avenue at Pine Street. Taken April 10, 1939. Sign in window reads, “For Lease.”

The Portland Hotel, also known as the Hotel Portland, from Sixth Avenue. Taken April 17, 1939.

Courtyard of the Hotel Portland, showing wrought-iron gate and fence from Sixth Avenue. This gate was purchased by Eric Ladd in the early 1950s and used in his colony of historic buildings in Goose Hollow. Returned to Pioneer Square in the same position in the late 1980s. The gate features a lantern. Taken April 17, 1939.

Pioneer Courthouse from the courtyard of the Portland Hotel, showing north wrought-iron gate. Taken April 17, 1939.

The Knapp-Lindley house, between NW Seventeenth and Eighteenth Avenues and Davis and Everett Streets. Large trees outside the house. Taken April 25, 1939.

Knapp residence, between NW Seventeenth and Eighteenth Avenues and Davis and Everett Streets. Large trees outside the house. Taken April 25, 1939.

Knapp residence, between NW Seventeenth and Eighteenth Avenues and Davis and Everett Streets. Large trees outside the house. Taken April 25, 1939.

Fifth Avenue facade of Pioneer Courthouse, looking south. Taken April 30, 1939.

The Allen and Lewis Block’s Couch Street facade, photographed from Front Avenue. Masts from a ship rise into the air from the Willamette River. View of the ship is blocked by piles of lumber on the waterfront. A large smokestack is also visible between two buildings. In the distance are buildings for Sears and Northwestern Ice & Cold Storage. Taken April 30, 1939.

The Great Light Way arch over the intersection of NW Third Avenue and Everett Street. The International Hotel, located at 324 NW Third Avenue, is in the background. A sign advertises room for $1.25 or $2.00 for two men. Also a sign for Hinode Pool Room. Taken April 30, 1939.

New Market Theater, from Second Avenue. Sign on top of building reads, “New Market Block. 1872.” Exterior of bottom floor is painted white. Taken April 30, 1939.