Aerial photograph showing a Shell Oil plane and a Stinson Detroiter monoplane, the On-to-Oregon, in position for midair refueling, probably above the Portland area. The end of the refueling hose is visible just above the On-to-Oregon. The photograph was probably taken in August 1930, when brothers Tex Rankin, Dick Rankin, and Dud Rankin made four attempts, all unsuccessful, to set an endurance flying record in the On-to-Oregon. Also see image Nos. 371N6017, 371N6022, 371N6023, 371N6024, 371N6025, 371N6060, 371N6064, 371N6103, 371N6120, 371N6121, 371N6128, 371N6129, 371N6130, 371N6132, 371N6134, 371N6138, 371N6199, 371N6206, 371N6207, 371N6221, 371N6227, 371N6228, 371N6233, and 371N6234. Image note: Negative damage visible in image.

Photograph showing a Stinson monoplane, the On-to-Oregon, taking off. The photograph was probably taken in August 1930 at Rankin airfield in Portland during one of four attempts that month by brothers Tex Rankin, Dick Rankin, and Dud Rankin to set an endurance flying record. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.Photograph showing two men standing outdoors next to an airplane, the On-to-Oregon, possibly at Rankin field in Portland. The man on the right is pilot Dick Rankin. The man on the left is unidentified. The photograph was probably taken in August 1930, when Rankin and his brothers, Tex Rankin and Dick Rankin, flew the On-to-Oregon in four unsuccessful attempts to set an endurance flying record. Also see image Nos. 371N6017, 371N6022, 371N6023, 371N6024, 371N6025, 371N6060, 371N6064, 371N6103, 371N6120, 371N6121, 371N6128, 371N6129, 371N6130, 371N6132, 371N6133, 371N6134, 371N6138, 371N6199, 371N6206, 371N6207, 371N6221, 371N6227, 371N6228, and 371N6234.

Photograph showing a Stinson monoplane, the On-to-Oregon, taking off. The photograph was probably taken in August 1930 at Rankin airfield in Portland during one of four attempts that month by brothers Tex Rankin, Dick Rankin, and Dud Rankin set an endurance flying record. Also see image Nos. 371N6017, 371N6022, 371N6023, 371N6024, 371N6025, 371N6060, 371N6064, 371N6103, 371N6120, 371N6121, 371N6128, 371N6129, 371N6130, 371N6132, 371N6133, 371N6134, 371N6138, 371N6199, 371N6206, 371N6221, 371N6227, 371N6228, 371N6233, and 371N6234.

Photograph showing four men standing in a row next to a Stinson Detroiter monoplane named On-to-Oregon, possibly at Rankin field in Portland. From left are pilots Tex Rankin, Dud Rankin, Oakley G. Kelly, and Dick Rankin. Tex Rankin and Kelly are shaking hands. The photograph was probably taken in August 1930, when the Rankin brothers flew the On-to-Oregon in four attempts, all unsuccessful, to set an endurance flying record. Also see image Nos. 371N6017, 371N6022, 371N6023, 371N6024, 371N6025, 371N6060, 371N6064, 371N6103, 371N6120, 371N6121, 371N6128, 371N6129, 371N6130, 371N6132, 371N6133, 371N6134, 371N6138, 371N6199, 371N6206, 371N6207, 371N6227, 371N6228, 371N6233, and 371N6234.

Photograph of second unit powerhouse at Oak Grove taken from above the Clackamas River. In the distance are several small buildings and a dirt road on a hillside. Forested hills are visible in the background.

Photograph of Oak Grove project showing second unit penstock, looking uphill. Two men are visible.

Photograph showing cottages at Three Lynx taken from downhill and looking upward. A raised train track runs in front of the buildings. One building has smoke coming from a chimney (image note: negative sleeve title uses “Three Links”).

Photograph of Oregon city car #1126, taken in unidentified train yard. Electrical lines and wooden pole also seen in the image, with a wooden house in the background.

Photograph from Oak Grove project showing construction of unit plant and penstock. A brick building can be seen at the base of a dirt hill, with a small round building visible at the top. The Clackamas River runs along side the building and supporting wall.

Photograph of bus #63, with name “Pacific N.W. Public Service” written on side, and “Powell Blvd” displayed on front panel. Bus is parked on the side of a paved street with wooded hills and electric lines in the background.

Photograph of train car with “Willamette Valley Railway Company” painted on side. Several tracks can be seen around the train, as well as wooden poles and power lines. In the distant background, two automobiles are visible, as well as two wood structures next to a dirt road.

Photograph of train car #1359, Standard Gauge Paye Motor Car, partway under a building facade. Multiple electric lines pass overhead. “Sellwood” is displayed at front of train.

Exterior photograph of brick building with multiple white doors. On the left is a paved street lined with power lines and poles, with two automobiles in the distance. An empty grass field is seen in front of the building doors.

Photograph of a standard interurban and express mail car # 1191, taken in front of brick building in unidentified train yard. Letters “P.N.P.S” is painted on the side of the train.

Photograph showing exterior and large machinery in Station L building. Several large generators can be seen on the main floor, with all peaked ceiling.

Exterior photograph of two-story brick building and brick garage structure. Several train cars can be seen in the garage, as well as a train track on right side. In background is a white house.

Photograph of Oregon city car #1096, taken in unidentified train yard. Electrical lines and wooden pole also seen in the image, with a wooden house in the background.

Photograph taken at a high vantage point, looking north, of paper mills in Oregon City, showing railroad tracks and the Willamette River. The Oregon City Bridge (Arch Bridge) can be seen in the distance crossing the river. Industrial buildings line the river on the opposite banks. Written on the top of a building is a large sign with “Crown Willamette Paper Company” and “Hawley Pulp and Paper Company.”

Photograph of vehicles parked outside the doors to T. B. Wilcox Jr. Hall in Portland. The building was used to house poultry and pets at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition. It was dedicated and used for the first time during the 1930 exposition.

Photograph showing the exterior of Station L taken from across the water (now the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) with several buildings visible. The hog fuel pile can be seen on the right, and several loaded barges can be seen next to the docks on the left side of the image. The Willamette River is in the foreground. Part of the image is masked with paper.

Photograph of the interior of Station L showing a large electrical system. A sign says “Trans C21-22-23 Trans C11-12-13 Neutral Ground Sw. Neutral Ground SW.”

Photograph of interior of Station P at Oak Grove project showing two pieces of large round (generator?) equipment. The building is industrial with large windows on visible walls.

Photograph showing large machinery at Oak grove unit number 1 inside an industrial building. A man in dark hat and coat walks in front.

Photograph of interior of Station P at Oak Grove project showing generator equipment from Pelton Motor Wheel Company. The building is industrial with large windows on visible walls.

Photograph of Canterbury Castle under construction. The private residence was built with a stone facade designed to look like a castle. The building was also known as the Arlington Castle. Wooden scaffolding is visible on the front and side of the building.

Photograph showing the exterior of the convent of the Sisters of St. Mary of Oregon near Beaverton. The building also housed the Sisters’ school, St. Mary of the Valley. The convent is four stories with a brick exterior and a dome at center.

Photograph showing an unidentified man sitting in the passenger seat of a Ford car in the street outside the Oregon Journal building (now the Jackson Tower) on Southwest Broadway in Portland. Standing to the left of the car are George L. Baker and two unidentified men. A crowd of people are watching in the background. A variety of text is painted on the car. On the side are the words: “Open challenge / Ford / Endurance & economy run / 10 days - 10 nights / without stopping motor.” To the right of those words is the text “A FOUR that Out-Performs the SIX.” Above the front wheel are the words; “Morris Tavlinsky & his driving ac [letter obscured] / Alternating at the wheel.”

Photograph showing the entrance to Mary Cullen’s Cottage in the Journal Building on Broadway (now Southwest Broadway) in downtown Portland. Painted above the door are the words “Mary Cullen’s Cottage,” and painted above the bay window to the left of the door are the words “Household Arts Service of The JOURNAL.” Mary Cullen’s Cottage housed the Oregon Journal’s household department and a demonstration kitchen. The Journal Building is now known as the Jackson Tower.