Photograph of a horse-drawn pole derrick with seated man. A hat sits next to the man, who looks at the camera. Railroad tracks cross the frame, and a wooden building can be seen in the background.

Photograph of Kendall station, Springwater Division, on 82nd Street. Viewed from between two railroad tracks, the small wooden station building with “Kendall” sign is next to a road and a large transmission line. The name “Geo. Smith Grocer” is written on the side of the larger building.

Photograph of Gilbart Station, Springwater Division, Bucklay Avenue. Taken at an intersection of two dirt roads, a railroad crossing can be seen across the road on the left. Two wooden houses are visible in the distance, as well as numerous electric lines.

Photograph of a pole truck hauling wooden utility poles. One individuals sits in the driver seal of the vehicle, while another sits on top of the logs at the back. Two wooden houses are next to the street, behind which an open work yard can be seen. Likely located in Portland.

Photograph at Linneman Junction, at Troutdale Division, Powell Valley Road. Railroad tracks can be seen on the left side of the frame. A car is parked next to a road and wooden building. Electric lines are visible throughout the image. “Fisk Core Tires” and “Union Gasoline” signs are visible.

Photograph of a pole derrick being used to hoist utility poles. Two men stand to the right of the derrick while looking at the camera, and a third can be seen next to a horse behind the poles. A railroad track runs along the side side of the frame.

Photograph of Eastwood Station, Mt. Hood Division, Baseline Road. A train track crosses a road, with a small wooden building on the ride side with “Eastwood” sign. A vehicle can be seen in the distance driving towards the camera.

Photograph of Watson Station, Springwater Division, at 92nd Street. Looking down the dirt road, a railroad crossing can be seen in the distance, next to several wooden buildings. Electric lines can be seen along both sides of the road.

Photograph showing the exterior of the Arleta Branch Library on 64th Street (now 4420 Southeast 64th Avenue) in Portland. The library was constructed in 1918. The text “Arleta Branch Library” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph of Fairview Station (Troutdale Division, Ducklane Rd., Gresham, Fairview Road), looking down a dirt road with hills and trees in the distance. At the left side of the road, three suited men stand under an electric line, and a car is parked on the roadside to the right with an open door.

A photograph showing the old Silverton Hospital located at N. Water Street. A man stands on the porch and a shed is visible on the left.

Full-length portrait of Ida Tarbell sitting in a chair, facing front, and looking toward the left. The photograph was taken while Tarbell was in Portland as part of a lecture tour in February 1917. A cropped version of this photograph and a story about Tarbell’s visit were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Saturday, February 24, 1917, under the headline “Ida Tarbell Portland’s Guest / Big Luncheon Is Tendered Her / Talks on War, Peace, Industry.” The photograph had the following caption: “Ida M. Tarbell, noted economist and writer, who was recipient today of greatest luncheon ever tendered a woman in Oregon. This photograph was taken in Portland this morning.” The name “Mrs Ida Tarbal [sic]” and the number 162 are written on the negative and are visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph showing people gathered in Portland municipal court. On the bench at left is Municipal Judge George Rossman. Seated at the desk at center is the court clerk, who is unidentified. The text “Rossman, municipal judge / & courtroom - Portland” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph taken next to the Interstate Bridge showing electrified street lights. Trees can be seen to the sides of the bridge and in the distance.

Photograph of an electric truck with open drivers seat and cargo area. Vehicle is parked in covered area with wood ceiling, with emergency vehicle visible behind. The name “P.R.L. & P. Co” is written on the side.

Aerial photograph, taken from the south, of Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge. The photograph shows Vista House, part of the Columbia River Highway, and the Columbia River channel.

Photograph showing a group of soldiers in uniform walking in the street at Sixth and Main streets (now Southwest Sixth Avenue and Southwest Main Street) in Portland, possibly during a parade. One of the soldiers is walking a small dog on a leash. A larger group of soldiers is walking behind them.

Photograph showing the exterior of the Hillcrest Hotel building at Lucretia and Washington streets (now Northwest 22nd Place and West Burnside Street) in Portland. The hotel, constructed in 1911, was the Hotel Ford or Ford Hotel until 1917, when it became the Hillcrest Hotel. The hotel address was originally 733 Washington Street. On the ground floor are the King Hill Market and a combined grocery and delicatessen. See related image No. 376G0181. Image note: The text “Hillcrest Apts [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph showing the exterior of the Hillcrest Hotel building at Lucretia and Washington streets (now Northwest 22nd Place and West Burnside Street) in Portland. The hotel, constructed in 1911, was the Hotel Ford or Ford Hotel until 1917, when it became the Hillcrest Hotel. The hotel address was originally 733 Washington Street. On the ground floor are the King Hill Market and a combined grocery and delicatessen. See related image No. 376G0180. Image note: The text “Hillcrest Apts [sic]” is written on the negative sleeve.

Photograph of Broadway Bridge taken at night, from the Steel Bridge.

Photograph taken at night showing electric lights at the corner of SW 6th Ave. and SW. Morrison St. The Northwestern National Bank Building can be seen on the left, and the Meier & Frank Building on the right.

Photograph taken at night of a Christmas tree near SW 6th Ave. and SW Morrison St. The YMCA Building is visible to the right side of the street (SW 6th Ave and SW Taylor St), and a wooden building is visible on the left.

Portrait of a statue of Thomas Jefferson outdoors on a lawn. The figure of Jefferson is seated in a chair with one arm resting against the back. On the front of the base is the inscription: “All will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful, must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect and to violate would be oppression / Thomas Jefferson.” Written on the negative sleeve is the text: “By Karl Bitter. / Original at Univ. of Va. / Placed at Jefferson HS 1916.”

Photograph taken at night showing flood lights at Laurelhurst Club House. Rocking chairs and plants can be seen on the large front porch.

Photograph of interior of Oregon Hotel (Hotel Oregon?) showing interior architecture and furnishings. Images of people can be seen in the long exposure.

Photograph showing street scene with icy streets and electric utility lines, possibly at Washington and Park. Several horse-drawn carts can be seen in the distance, as well as pedestrians. Icicles hang from the electric utility lines throughout the frame.

This photograph depicts five men wearing suits and sitting in a car. It appears to have an accordion-cover that is folded back. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

This photograph depicts a man and woman wearing formal clothing, standing on a train platform. The man is wearing a straw hat and suit, and the woman is wearing a black dress, shawl, white gloves, a brooch, a necklace with a looking glass attached, flowered bonnet and veil. Several people, including a man wearing a straw hat and suit facing the camera, are visible in the background. This photograph was likely taken at Union Station in downtown Portland. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.