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Aerial View of the Long-Bell Lumber Company - Longview, Washington

Aerial photograph of the Long-Bell Lumber Company in Longview, Washington. Typed label on the back of the print reads, "Airplane view of the greatest lumber manufacturing plants in the world, the operations of the Long-Bell Lumber Company at Longview, Washington. The two units shown here are operating on double shifts, turning out 1,800,000 feet of lumber daily. Buildings of these units cover 78 acres with roofing. Between the two units is the power plant which has a capacity of 18,000 kilowatts. Its two stacks are each 300 feet high. On the Columbia river can be seen a portion of the 200 foot lumber export dock which was partially under construction when the picture was taken." Writing on the bottom of the print reads, "L.B.A.8."

U.S.S. Edward Luckenbach at Vancouver, Washington

Photograph showing the steamship U.S.S. Edward Luckenbach docked on the Columbia River at a port in Vancouver, Washington. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Port Terminals, Vancouver, Wn. and SP&S Railway Company grain elevators with bulk storage capacity of 2,852,000 bushels, leased to Archer Daniels Midland Company."

Mountaineers on Mount Adams, Washington

Photograph showing 9 mountaineers sitting in a grassy area below the summit of Mount Adams in Washington. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Bird Creek Meadow at timber line of Mount Adams. 12,307 feet elevation. Group of mountain climbers in foreground. Photo by C.C. Hutchins." Handwritten label on the front of the print indicates a copyright by C.C.H.

Hutchins, C. C.

Wreck of Northern Pacific Railway Freight Train

Photograph of a man looking at a wrecked car of a derailed Northern Pacific freight train. Behind him, another railroad car is derailed. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "NP Freight - wreck just west Snake River: Engr Reiber was killed." Stamp on back of print reads, "This picture view printed by MARCELL. 512 Main St., Vancouver, Wn."

Hotel Monticello, Longview, Washington

Photograph of a long street with a median in Longview, Washington. Flowers, plants, and an American flag are displayed on the median. The Hotel Monticello is partially visible at the end of the street. Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

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."

Panoramic view of SP&S bus on road overlooking Columbia River

Panoramic photograph showing a bus operated by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, driving on a hillside road overlooking the Columbia River. Smokestacks are visible in a populated town on the other side of the river. The bus is likely on Highway 30 in Oregon and the town on the opposite bank of the Columbia River is likely Longview, Washington. An area of land on the Oregon side has been logged. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Longview." Stamp on the back reads, "Photographs from A. J. Baker." Panorama is made up of 2 panels.

Baker, A. J. (Portland, Or.)

View of Hood River and White Salmon on the Columbia River

Photograph showing a view of Hood River, Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River and White Salmon, Washington on the north side of the river. Taken from a hillside above Hood River and looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. The Hood River Bridge crosses the Columbia River. Typed writing on the back of the print reads, "Looking down Columbia River Canyon - Hood River & White Salmon, Wash. - SP&S Ry." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

Livestock Special Arriving in Carson, Washington

Photograph of a large group of people posing on a railroad track behind a train. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Livestock Special Arriving Carson 10/25/26 en route to North Portland for the Pacific Int'l Livestock Exp'n." A piece of paper glued to the back of the print contains additional information but a portion has been torn off. It reads, "Picture of the Livestock Special Train taken... Wash. on the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry. ... from Chicago, St. Paul and other eastern points... Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, Northern... and Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry., with personnel... party of exhibitors of blooded livestock for the Pacific International Livestock Exposition. Seated, Front Row, reading from left to right: Eddie Murphy, Waterloo, Ia., R.H. Crozier, General Passenger... Agent, SP&S. Ry. Chas. Driscoll, St. Paul, Geo. S. Bulkley... Seattle. Second Row, standing, third from left and reading left to right - George Mooney, Ft. Dodge, Ia., Joe Simmons, Pewaukee, Wisc. E.E. Lillie, Supt. Car Service, SP&S. Ry., Miss Nan Conl... Minneapolis, Mrs. Ervin Snider, New Paris, Ind., Mrs. Frederick Murphey, Minneapolis, H.W. Byerly, General Immigration Agent, H.P., St. Paul, Harry Gorham. Morris, III., Mr. Peak, Jr. Winchester, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Peak, Winchester, Ill., Bruce Robinson, Des Moines, Ia., Mrs. J.O. Singmaster, R.E. Everley, Portland, Mr. J.O. Singmaster, Keota, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Omar Singmaster, Keota, Ia., Frank Astroth, St. Paul, B.F. Benson, N.P. Ry., Seattle, Jack Robinson, Peterboro, N.H., Chas Larrabee, Ft. Dodge, Ia., E.A. Hopple, Livestock Agent, N.P.Ry., Spokane. Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Port of Seattle Grain Elevator, Seattle, Washington

Photograph of a grain elevator at the Hanford Street Terminal of the Port of Seattle, located in downtown Seattle, Washington. A train passes in front of the terminal, with several cars labeled Chicago and Northwestern Ry. A large sign on a building reads, "Port of Seattle Public Elevator." Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "1,500,000 Bu. Grain Elevator. Hanford St. Terminal." Stamp on the back for Walter P. Miller, Commercial Photographer.

Miller, Walter P.

Lake Sacajawea Park - Longview, Washington

Photograph of Lake Sacajawea in Longview, Washington. Typed label on the back of the print reads, "Perhaps nothing demonstrates the attention given beauty in the new city of Longview, Washington like Lake Sacajawea park, a portion of which is shown in this view. Three years ago, this was an over-grown pond. Now it has been dredged out, planted in lawns and flower beds and shrubs. It lies crescent-shaped, one and one-half miles long among the residential districts of Longview, encircled by paved boulevards. The Longview Community shurch (sic) is shown reflected in its waters."

Alice Collins Christening the 1101 Train, Goldendale, Washington

Photographic postcard showing a young woman holding a glass bottle up to the side of the 1101 train. She wears a flapper style hat and dress and smiles for the camera. Typed writing on the back of the print reads, "Alice Collins christening the 1101, July 29, 1929." Stamp on the back reads, "Goldendale, Wash." Second stamp on the back for H.J. Turner, who was affiliated with the Oregon Railroad Association.

A ship anchored at the port terminals in Vancouver, Washington

A ship anchored at the port terminals in Vancouver, Washington. The S. P. & S. Railway grain elevators are visible in the distance. "Luckenbach" is painted on the side of the ship and smoke is coming out of its central stack. The handwritten description from the back of the photograph reads, "Port terminals, Vancouver, Wa. and SP+S Railway Company grain elevators with bulk storage capacity of 2,852,000 bushels. Leased to Archer Daniels Midland Company."

SP&S Freight Railcar

Photograph of an SP&S railroad freight car #10096. Information about the car's eaves, length, capacity and more is stencilled on the side of the car. Additional stencils indicate the railroad car was built in August of 1919 and most recently repacked on April 22, 1932. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "M.F. Kincaid, Mech. Val. Engineer."

Engine 902 and Freight Train, Washington

Photograph of engine #902 pulling a freight train. A man stands on top of one of the railroad cars. Black smoke pours from the top of the locomotive. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Engine 902 and freight train east of Lamont, Washington." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

SP&S Engine #700

Photograph showing SP&S locomotive #700. Two men are on the locomotive and look at the camera. The engine is outlined in white. Handwritten label on the front of the print reads, "Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry. New E-1 type passenger oil burner. Length - 109 ft. 2 in. Total weight 879,600 lb. Diameter drive wheels - 77 in. Tender capacity 6,040 gal. fuel oil & 20,000 gal. water. Delivered June-21-1938." Second note reads, "Lacey, Spokane, 16998." Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Engine 700 used in passenger train service on SP&S Mainline between Portland and Spokane. Length of engine and tender 110 feet, 6.75 inches." Stamp on the back for A.J. Lacey Photography, Spokane, Wn. Second stamp on the back indicates a Portland company but is faded and illegible. [This is the same engine pictured in OrgLot78_B4F3_015.]

Lacey, A. J.

SP&S Engine #700

Photograph showing SP&S locomotive #700. Two men are on the locomotive and look at the camera. A newspaper article pasted to the back of the print has the headline, "This is one of the huge new oil-burning locomotives recently put into operation by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle railway. It represents the latest development in diesel locomotion." A stamp on the back gives the date as July 10, 1938. Handwritten note on the back states, "Oregon Journal Photo." Stamp on the back for A.J. Lacey Photograph. [This is the same engine pictured in OrgLot78_B4F3_011.]

Lacey, A. J.

Loading a Propeller onto Railroad Car at the Doran Company, Seattle, Washington

Photograph showing several workers loading an propeller onto a Great Northern railroad car. Writing on the back of the print reads, "Loading a 46,400 pound propeller for an auxiliary aircraft carrier on a Great Northern car at the Doran Co. - Seattle, Wash." Two stamps on the back indicate that if this photograph is reproduced, credit must be given to Hedrich-Blessing Studio, based in Chicago.

Hedrich-Blessing (Firm)

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