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High school students practice driving

An unidentified Portland high school student learning to drive an automobile between two metal barrels. A man in a uniform (police officer?) stands next to the automobile, observing (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Hickman Products Company warehouse, Portland

Photograph showing two unidentified men and a parked vehicle outside the Hickman Products Ltd. Company warehouse at at 1310 Southeast Union Avenue (now Southeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard) in Portland. This building is also shown in image No. 372A1200, when it was the Frank Fink Company warehouse.

Hawthorne Bridge ramp construction barriers

The Hawthorne bridge during construction of new access ramps on the bridge's west end. The far lane of the roadway has been removed and there is a steep drop-off to the ground below. A wooden picket barrier separates motorists driving on the remaining lanes from the edge of the construction area. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on July 2, 1958 with an article about citizens concerns about the safety of the barriers at the construction site (negative 4 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Hawthorne Bridge ramp construction barriers

The Hawthorne bridge during construction of new access ramps on the bridge's west end. The far lane of the roadway has been removed and there is a steep drop-off to the ground below. A wooden picket barrier separates motorists driving on the remaining lanes from the edge of the construction area. A photograph in this series was published in the Oregon Journal on July 2, 1958 with an article about citizens concerns about the safety of the barriers at the construction site (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Group photo, Silverton, Oregon

A group of sixteen men and three women pose in front of an automobile in a clearing in a forest in the Silverton, Oregon area. The three women and one man are standing behind the rest of the group on the automobile's running board. Accompanying description identifies three of the people as Custer Ross, L. C. Eastman, and Chas. Reynolds.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Group of people with car at auto races in Tillamook, June 1955

Photograph showing a group of unidentified people gathered next to a car in a field at automobile races in Tillamook, Oregon. The photograph was taken at the former Tillamook Naval Air Station site. An unidentified man and woman are sitting in the car, and a woman standing on the passenger side is looking and pointing toward the left. Written on the negative sleeve is the text “Tillamook / Sports cars / June 1955.” See related image Nos. 372A1233, 372A1234, 372A1235, 372A1236, 372A1237, 372A1238, 372A1240, 372A1241, 372A1242, 372A1243, 372A1244, 372A1245, 372A1246, 372A1247, 372A1248, 372A1249, 372A1250, 372A1251, 372A1252, 372A1253, 372A1254, 372A1255, and 372A1256.

Group of men with sports car at auto races in Tillamook, June 1955

Photograph showing six unidentified men next to a sports car parked alongside a road or track at automobile races in Tillamook, Oregon. On the side of the car is the number 21. The photograph was taken at the former Tillamook Naval Air Station site. Written on the negative sleeve is the text “Tillamook / Sports cars / June 1955.” See related image Nos. 372A1233, 372A1234, 372A1235, 372A1236, 372A1237, 372A1238, 372A1239, 372A1240, 372A1242, 372A1243, 372A1244, 372A1245, 372A1246, 372A1247, 372A1248, 372A1249, 372A1250, 372A1251, 372A1252, 372A1253, 372A1254, 372A1255, and 372A1256.

Gresham, Oregon.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Gresham, Oregon. In the foreground, a traffic signal hangs over an intersection with E. Powell Street. Signs point the way toward Powell Blvd., Mt. Hood, Bull Run, and Sandy. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Gresham Rexall Drugs, Arden Ice Cream, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. Several telephone poles line the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Gresham, Oregon. Christian 11-578."

Christian (Photographer)

Gerry Frank driving a Meier & Frank automobile

A photograph of Gerry Frank sitting in the driver's seat of an automobile. Six additional passengers are visible in the vehicle with Frank. The letters, "M&F" are painted on the door of the automobile in the style of the logo for the Meier & Frank Department Store.

McEwan Photo Shop (Salem, Or.)

General car shops

Exterior photograph of brick building with multiple white doors. On the left is a paved street lined with power lines and poles, with two automobiles in the distance. An empty grass field is seen in front of the building doors.

Galice Resort on the Rogue, Galice, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing 5 cars parked on the shore of the Rogue River in Oregon. The cars are parked at a bend in the river. Forested hills surround the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Galice Resort on the Rogue, Galice Oregon." This phrase is written twice on the negative. [This same area is identified as Singing Springs Ranch in Agness, Oregon in image OrgLot1275_B1_014.]

Funeral coach parked outside Holman and Lutz mortuary, 14th and Sandy, Portland

Photograph, taken from the side, showing a hearse parked outside the Holman and Lutz mortuary at Northeast Sandy Boulevard and Northeast 14th Avenue in Portland. A plate attached to the passenger door reads “HOLMAN AND LUTZ.” A second plate attached to the window reads “FUNERAL COACH.” See related image Nos. 371N5629 and 371N5634. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Frank Fink Company warehouse, Portland

Photograph showing two vehicles parked outside the Frank Fink Company warehouse at 1310 Southeast Union Avenue (now Southeast Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard) in Portland. On the side of the building are signs reading “Best Foods,” “Frank Fink Company / Food Distributors; and Nucoa. Next to a loading bay is a sign reading “Frank Fink Company / Distributors of Best Foods Products / Borden’s Cheese / Blue Moon Spreads.” This building is also shown in image No. 372A1215, when it was the Hickman Products Company Ltd. warehouse. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Flowers family automotive sales lot

A view of a commercial car lot operated by the Flowers Company from approximately 1939-1955. There are several cars parked in two lines on a gravel lot. The automotive repair garage also operated by the Flowers family is visible in the background of the photograph. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Flowers family car lot at garage. 2125 N. Vancouver."

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."

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

Fire truck collision at Southwest 4th Avenue and Southwest Oak Street, Portland

An accident scene at S.W. 4th Avenue and S.W. Oak Street in Portland, after fire trucks crashed. Looking north on S.W. 4th Avenue, people are gathered in the street around vehicles. A sign over the street reads “Multnomah.” Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 21, 1943 (negative 4 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire truck collision at Southwest 4th Avenue and Southwest Oak Street, Portland

A Portland Fire Department fire truck on top of another vehicle, at the scene of an accident at S.W. 4th Avenue and S.W. Oak Street in Portland. The front of the fire truck is on top of a smaller passenger vehicle, with “P.F.D.” painted on the side. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 21, 1943 (negative 4 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Festival princesses ride on hood of car at Fiesta Days in Woodburn, Oregon

Maggie Saldana (left) and Lydia Padilla (right), wear dresses and tiaras and ride on the front hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They are the festival princesses. The festival queen, Elvira Carbajal, is visible in the back seat of the car. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Festival princesses ride on hood of car at Fiesta Days in Woodburn, Oregon

Maggie Saldana (left) and Lydia Padilla (right), wear dresses and tiaras and ride on the front hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They are the festival princesses. The festival queen, Elvira Carbajal, is visible in the back seat of the car. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Fairview station

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.

Eugene flood

An automobile and two people in a rowboat navigate flood water in Eugene. The vehicle appears to be a military style jeep, and a billboard in the background reads “The Regular Army has a good job for you too!” Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 24 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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