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View of temporary medical center in Bandon three months after fire

Photograph showing a car and buildings along the main street in Bandon, Oregon, in December 1936, three months after a forest fire destroyed the town. A sign on the building at center reads: “Temporary Medical Center / Fuhrman & Shindler Inc. / Rexall Drug Store.” To the left of that text are the words: “Dr. Arthur Gale / Dr. E. F. Lucas / Physicians & Surgeons.” To the right are the words: “Dr. F. W. Dodds / Dr. F. W. Gould / Dentists.” At far right is a sign for Carr’s Variety Store. See related image Nos. 372A1212, 372A1213, 372A1229, 372A1230, and 372A1231. Image note: The number 4 is written on the negative and is partially visible in the lower right corner of the image.

T. E. McGraw and A. S. Butler receiving prizes from Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson

Portrait of T. E. McGraw (left front), A. S. Butler (left rear), and Portland Mayor Joseph K. Carson with a 1937 Plymouth sedan in February 1937. Carson is handing the car keys to McGraw and a check to Butler. A sign on the car reads: “This car won by Mr. T. McGraw / Portland, Oregon / For submitting the best limerick in the Listerine cough drop limerick contest / Car delivered by W. W. Shipley Co.” Butler received $100 as the owner of Gloden's pharmacy in Portland, which sold the cough drops to McGraw.

Beauty contestants posing with car at Jantzen Beach

Portrait of a group of women posing with a car at Jantzen Beach in Portland on August 15, 1929. They are wearing sashes and swimming suits. The women, each representing a business or organization, participated in a beauty contest held as part of a picnic sponsored by the East Side Commercial Club. The woman at front center, sitting on the bumper of the car and wearing an “Oriental Theatre” sash, is Jerry Chenoweth, who won the contest. Standing next to her is Mary Benoit, representing Sears Roebuck Co., who took second place. A brief story about the contest and picnic was published on Page 10 of the Oregon Journal on August 16, 1929, under the headline “Bathing Girls Not Afraid to Get Hair Damp.”

Beauty contestants posing with car at Jantzen Beach

Portrait of a group of women posing with a car at Jantzen Beach in Portland on August 15, 1929. They are wearing sashes and swimming suits. The women, each representing a business or organization, participated in a beauty contest held as part of a picnic sponsored by the East Side Commercial Club. The woman at front center, sitting on the bumper of the car and wearing an “Oriental Theatre” sash, is Jerry Chenoweth, who won the contest. Standing next to her is Mary Benoit, representing Sears Roebuck Co., who took second place. A brief story about the contest and picnic was published on Page 10 of the Oregon Journal on August 16, 1929, under the headline “Bathing Girls Not Afraid to Get Hair Damp.”

Multnomah Falls Lodge, damaged by falling tree

Debris at the Multnomah Falls Lodge after a falling tree damaged the building during a heavy rain storm. A fallen tree can be seen on top of two automobiles, with trash and branches strewn across the ground. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 2 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Multnomah Falls Lodge, damaged by falling tree

Debris at the Multnomah Falls Lodge after a falling tree damaged the building during a heavy rain storm. A large tree can be seen leaning down a cliff side next to the lodge, below an area of damaged roof. Multnomah Falls can be seen at the other side of the lodge building. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 6 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Multnomah Falls Lodge, damaged by falling tree

A fallen tree at Multnomah Falls Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge. The tree leans downward from a cliff, with several automobiles parked near the damaged portion of the lodge. A gift and coffee shop can be seen on the first floor of the stone building. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 7 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Snow and ice in west Portland

A man stands next to a car coated in ice, after a winter storm in Portland. He has a car door opened, displaying the thick sheet of ice. Snow is on the ground and ice can be seen on trees in the background. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, January 20, 1950 (negative 4 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Automobile from Joann Dewey murder, Vancouver

An unidentified man examines the interior of an automobile, likely used in the murder of Vancouver teenager JoAnne Dewey. Pillows and blankets can be seen on the floor and seat of the automobile (negative 6 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ramp opening at Steel Bridge, Portland

Photograph taken from a high angle, showing cars on a newly opened ramp leading to the Steel Bridge in Portland. Construction debris can be seen along a wall at the edge of the Willamette River. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, August 12, 1950 (negative 3 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood damage to Union Stockyards, Portland

Submerged vehicles at near the Union Stockyards in the Kenton area of Portland, during a flooding event. A multi-story brick building can be seen in the distance, reflected in the water (negative 2 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Soldiers collecting scrap iron from automobiles, Portland

Soldiers stand next to a truck, holding pieces of scrap metal taken from automobiles. Pieces of metal can be seen littering the ground and in the truck bed. Several men are on the back of the truck. Most likely taken in Portland (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Southern Pacific Depot

A photograph of the Southern Pacific Depot in Salem. Automobiles are visible parked around the building and a train is visible behind.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Parade, N. Water Street, Silverton, Oregon

An automobile is decorated for a parade in Silverton, Oregon. Garlands of leaves and flowers festoon the vehicle and an umbrella that rises from the back seat. One man and three women sit in the vehicle, looking at the camera.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Street scene, Mt. Angel, Oregon

A street in Mt. Angel, Oregon lined with businesses. Automobiles are parked along the street and people stop to look at the camera. See related image no. 084.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

New City Hall, S. Water Street

A photograph of the new City Hall in Silverton, located on S. Water Street. Additional buildings and businesses are visible down the road. Automobiles are parked throughout the space and a few people are visible walking around.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Cascade Highway

A photograph showing part of the Cascade Highway (Oregon Route 213). There is an automobile on the left side of the road. A sign on the left reads, "Market Road No. 5" with arrows pointing towards Silverton Road, Oregon City, and Marquam. A house is visible on the right.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Automobiles on the Cascade Highway

Two automobiles drive toward each other on opposite sides of the Cascade Highway. A white wooden building that appears to be a church or schoolhouse is visible to one side of the road.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Downtown Silverton, Oregon

A view of downtown Silverton, Oregon from First Street looking south to Main Street. Automobiles are parked along the street and a woman is visible walking down the sidewalk.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Automobiles on the Cascade Highway

A view of the Cascade Highway running through the countryside. Two cars drive on opposite sides of the road. A tire cover on the back of one of the cars reads, "Oregon State."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Silverton High School class of 1919

Two decorated automobiles are parked along the side of North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. The cars are filled with young men and women who are looking at the camera. The first car has a banner attached to the side that reads "Freshmen 19." A nearby building is decorated with American flags and men in the background can be seen carrying brass instruments.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Decorated automobile, Silverton, Oregon

A decorated automobile, likely part of a parade, is parked along a street in Silverton, Oregon. It is decorated with foliage and streamers. A group of young people sit in the back.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Man and woman looking at snowbanks along Columbia River Highway?

Photograph, taken from a low angle, showing an unidentified man and woman standing next to a car and looking up at deep snowbanks lining both sides of the road. The photograph may have been taken on the Columbia River Highway in February 1922. See related image Nos. 373G0518, 373G0519, 373G0521, 373G0522, 373G0523, 373G0524, 373G0525, 373G0526, 373G0527, 373G0528, and 373G0529. Image note: Photograph shows speckling due to deterioration of the negative.

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