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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."

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."

Chinese Float at the Rose Festival Parade - Portland, Oregon

Photograph of children in traditional dress on a Chinese-themed float at the Rose Festival in Portland, Oregon. The float has a sign with language in both English and Chinese. The English reads, "Great Gathering on the Veranda." On the left is a second float representing Yugoslavia, with people in traditional dress. Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

People on the Beach in Seaside, Oregon

Photograph of people on the beach in Seaside, Oregon. In the background, people stand on the Seaside Turnaround and Promenade, in front of the Hotel Seaside. On the right, a few businesses are visible on the promenade, including Tom'n'Larry's candy shop. Writing on the front of the print reads, "71516 Angelus."

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

People on the Promenade in Seaside, Oregon

Photograph looking down on the Seaside Turnaround and Promenade in Seaside, Oregon. Many people stand or sit on the promenade. Some talk in groups and others look at the beach and ocean. An American flag flies on a median in the turnaround, above a sign reading, "End of the Lewis and Clark Trail." In the background, people walk on the beach and swim in the ocean. Photograph taken looking southwest toward the ocean and Tillamook Head, both visible in the distance. Stamps on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer and Portland Engraving Co. Areas of the photograph were whitened after printing.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Fleischnar Cottage - Seaside, Oregon

Photograph of a 2-story house, likely a vacation rental home, in Seaside, Oregon. A front porch wraps around the house and there is a small balcony on the second story. A planter sits in the front lawn. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Fleischnar Cottage, Seaside. Seaside, Ore. Ki 769."

Houses in Seaside, Oregon

Photograph of a row of houses, likely vacation rental homes, in Seaside, Oregon. Two adults and 2 children sit on the ground in front of a small house. Some clothing hangs from a laundry line suspended in a grassy area in front of the house. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Lewis and Clark Salt Works - Seaside, Oregon

Photograph of 3 people at the Lewis and Clark Salt Works in Seaside, Oregon. They stand on the wall around the salt works and lean over the railing looking at large rocks. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Lewis & Clark salt camp 1804-5, Seaside. 1940." Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)

Looking West from Crown Point, Columbia River Highway, Oregon

Photograph of the view looking west from Crown Point on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. There are several islands in the Columbia River and the Columbia River Highway is visible alongside the river. The top of Rooster Rock is visible on the lower right. The location of the Steigerwald Dairy is outlined in pencil in the distance. Today this area is known as the Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge. Writing on the front of the print reads, "Looking west from Crown Point Columbia River Highway Oregon. #D28. Copyright Cross & Dimmitt." Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "The Steigerwald Dairy from Crown Point. Outlined in pencil." Second handwritten note on the back reads, "Washougal." Stamp on the back for Cross & Dimmitt, Scenic Photographers.

Cross & Dimmitt (Portland, Or.)

Automobiles on the Bridge at Shepperd's Dell on the Columbia River Highway

Photograph of several automobiles crossing the bridge at Shepperd's Dell on the Historic Columbia River Highway in the Columbia River Gorge. Two people stand on either side of the bridge, looking over the railing. The people in the automobiles look toward the camera. Writing on the bottom of the print indicates a 1915 copyright by the Weister Co.

Weister Company

Sunset Above the Clouds at Timberline Lodge

Photograph of a skier standing in the snow and watching the sunset outside Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood in Oregon. The sun sets above thick clouds that blanket the valley below. The skier is silhouetted against the snow. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Sunset above clouds, Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood, Oregon. Permit through Timberline Lodge." One stamp on the back reads, "J.W.Z. Nov 11, 1948." Second stamp reads, "Restricted Photograph: Do not reproduce without written license agreement, Photo-Art Commercial Studios."

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)

View of Mount Hood from a Snowy Clearing

Photograph of five people in a snowy clearing with a view of Mount Hood behind them. Two people talk in the right foreground while 2 others carry their skis and walk through the snow away from the camera. A 5th person appears to be cross country skiing in the background. Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Spirit Lake and Mount Saint Helens, Washington

Photograph of Spirit Lake and Mount Saint Helens in Washington. Taken from the shore of the lake. The lake is in the foreground and the mountain is behind it, reflected in the water. Handwriting on the back reads, "Mt. St. Helens Spirit Lake." Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company building in Forest Grove, Oregon

An exterior view of the Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Company building in Forest Grove, Oregon. There are railroad tracks leading into an opening in the building and a train car is parked in the entrance. The sign painted on the top of the building reads, "Pacific Coast Condensed Milk Co., Manufacturers of Carnation Milk."

Horse races at the Klamath County Fair

A photographic postcard of a horse race at the Klamath County Fair in 1911. Six jockeys race horses around the bend of a dirt racetrack. A person in a suit watches the race from the outside of a railing on the edge of the track. A caption printed on the front of the postcard reads, "The races, at the Klamath Co. Fair, 1911." A typed description on the back of the card reads, "Half mile saddle dash, with cow ponies ridden by cowboys. This is usually one of our most attractive races."

Harness races at the Klamath County Fair

A photographic postcard a harness race at the Klamath County Fair in 1911. Three horses pull jockeys in sulkies around the bend in a dirt racetrack. A caption printed on the front of the postcard reads, "The races, at the Klamath Co. Fair, 1911." A typed description on the back of the postcard reades, "We also boast some splendid harness horses. The above is a scene of a mile and repeat race of the 2:20 class."

Fork Branch Farm, Hillsboro, Oregon

Photographic postcard showing 2 men using a horse-drawn machine to harvest crops in a field near Hillsboro, Oregon. On the right, one man sits on the machine. The other stands in the middle of the field and points toward the machine. Handwritten label on the bottom of the print reads, "Fork Branch Farm, Hillsboro, Or."

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