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Central Bus Depot Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the central bus depot in downtown Portland, Oregon. The building has signs for Greyhound Lines and North Coast Lines. It is on the corner of an intersection. Handwriting on negative reads, "Central Bus Depot Portland, Oregon. Christian 11-830."

Christian (Photographer)

Willamette River - St. Johns Bridge - Oregon

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 in St. Johns behind the bridge. The Portland Tug and Barge Co. is visible in the foreground. The image is framed by tree leaves on the left and right. Handwriting on negative reads, "Willamette River - St. John's (sic) Bridge - Oregon. Christian 586."

Christian (Photographer)

Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a garden at the National Sanctuary of Our Sorrowful Mother at the Grotto in Portland, Oregon. The letters "OSM" are spelled out with plants in the middle of the garden. Handwriting on negative reads, "Sanctuary of our Sorrowful Mother - Portland, Ore. Christian 11-404."

Christian (Photographer)

Underground derrick truck on street

Photograph showing a man standing on top of an pole derrick truck used for underground work. He is facing forward and looking at the camera with both hands on levers. Next to him is a metal arm attached to the truck, with a hook and pulley at the end. In the background is SW 5th Avenue, looking south towards SW Stark Street. The J.K. Gill Building can be seen on the left (corner of SW 5th Avenue and SW Stark Street), as well as the Yeon Building (522 SW 5th Avenue).

Pole auger truck

Photograph taken from a side angle showing a man standing on the back of a pole auger truck, with another man standing in dense foliage behind the vehicle. The man on the bed of the vehicle is leaning down towards a set of levers, which is next to a upright pole structure.

Portland Zoo Railway Station at the 1959 Oregon Centennial Exposition

Photograph of the Portland Zoo Railway station at the 1959 Oregon Centennial Exposition grounds in North Portland. Today, this is the site of the Portland Expo Center. A sign on top the building reads "Oregon Railroads" and there are smaller signs for Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry., Northern Pacific Railway, Union Pacific Railroad and other rail lines. A small portion of the Zooliner train is visible on the left. The Oregon state flag flies above the building.

Pole auger truck

Photograph taken from a side angle showing a man seated on the back of a pole auger truck. He is looking down towards his left while using a series of levers to control the auger attached to the back of the vehicle.

Portland from Council Crest

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of the city of Portland, Oregon, taken from Council Crest. View looks northeast towards the east side of Portland, and the Columbia River in the distance. In the foreground, several bridges cross the Willamette River in the downtown Portland area. Handwriting on negative reads, "Portland from Council Crest. Christian 11-854." The left side of the negative is damaged.

Christian (Photographer)

Portland General Electric employees working on soap box derby

Photograph showing four men in suits leaning down towards a soap box derby vehicle. On the side of the vehicle is "Portland Oregonian" and a flag is hung on the wall behind the group with "All American Soap Box Derby, Portland, Ore." Another man in a suit can be seen to the left with a large news camera, with "KLOR Channel 12" written on the side. On the right edge of the frame is a flag with a soap box derby logo and "Vancouver, Wash." Written on the negative is "56-142."

Utility workers installing 2000th Portland streetlight, at Northeast 43rd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street

Photograph showing the north side of Northeast Glisan Street looking towards Northeast 43rd Avenue. Two utility workers install a light at the top of a wooden utility pole, while a group of people watch from the ground. Houses, automobiles and other utility poles and electric lies can be seen in the frame.

Men with boxes of streetlights, before placement of 2000th streetlight at Northeast 43rd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street

Photograph showing two men standing in a doorway with two boxes of streetlights. The man on the left faces towards the camera, while the other looks toward the left side of the frame. Behind them are other boxes at the top of a ramp. "Line Material Co. Milwaukee, Wis. USA" is written on the boxes.

Group watching workers installing 2000th Portland streetlight, at Northeast 43rd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street

Photograph showing a group of people standing on a sidewalk while watching utility workers install a street light at the top of a utility pole. Several individuals in the group are looking upward, while others look towards an adolescent walking a bike on the sidewalk. Houses can be seen in the background (north side of Northeast Glisan Street looking towards Northeast 41st Avenue).

Mr. Lloyd Janz, weaving

Photograph showing a man seated in front of a loom. He is looking downward at his hands, with one foot on the loom pedal. A small curly haired dog is seated in front of the man and facing to the side. In the background is a lamp and hallway. Written on the negative is "56-141."

Group with 2000th Portland streetlight, before placement at Northeast 43rd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street

Photograph showing a group of people standing with a streetlight, which has been placed on top of a cardboard box. The top of the light is open, with the reflective inner coating visible, while two individuals in the group hold the unit with their hands. Other boxes can be seen stacked in the background. Written on the box is "Ovalite Mercury Vapor Luminaire" and "Line Material Co. Milwaukee, Wis, USA."

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Janz, weaving

Photograph showing a man seated in front of a loom. A woman stands behind him and is also looking at loom, with her hand on the back of the chair in which the man is sitting. In front of the pair is a curly haired dog looking away from the camera. In the background is a lamp and hallway. Written on the negative is "56-141."

Constance Smith made president of the Portland General Electric 50-50 Club

Photograph showing three women standing behind a table set with flowers. The woman in the middle is facing forward and smiling while holding a bouquet of flowers, while two other women stand to either side. Behind the group is a "Portland General Electric" decoration with paper streamers. Wrapped gifts can be seen on a high shelf behind the group.

Constance Smith made president of the Portland General Electric 50-50 Club

Photograph showing a smiling forward-facing woman holding decorative stick while pointed at a hand-made round poster board. The board is divided into sections and includes attached photographs and writing. On the right side of the frame are two small "Portland General Electric" logo decorations. Gifts can be seen on a high shelf above the woman, and a set table with flowers is in the foreground.

Flowers Auto Repair garage

Ralph Flowers, Ruth Flowers, and an unidentified man stand in front of the Flowers Auto Repair garage. There is a black car parked in front of the open service door. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "2125 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland. Ralph & Ruth Flowers."

SP&S diesel electric locomotive

Photograph of an SP&S diesel locomotive #800 in a train yard in Portland, Oregon. Several people stand next to the locomotive. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "S.P.&S. Diesel Electric Locomotive. 2 unit, 3,000 h.p. used in streamliner service on main line between Portland, Ore. and Pasco, Wash and Spokane Wash. Also on the Columbia River line between Portland Ore. and Astoria and Seaside, Or."

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