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Burnside Bridge under construction

Photograph, looking northwest, of the Burnside Bridge in Portland during construction, circa 1925. The bridge opened on May 28, 1926; see image Nos. 371N3005 and 371N3006. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Burnside Bridge decorated with flags for dedication ceremony, May 1926

Photograph, taken from the west side of the Willamette River, showing the Burnside Bridge decorated with flags for a dedication ceremony celebrating the bridge’s opening. A cropped version of this photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on Friday, May 28, 1926, the day of the ceremony. The photograph had the following caption: “Much Water Should Run Under This Great Bridge Before It Falls.” The photograph had the following caption: “City celebrates today in honor of opening of Burnside street structure, which, with its approaches, will cost $4,500,000. Regular traffic will be permitted after 7 o’clock tonight, and the afternoon in the meantime is given over to parades, speeches, and loud cheers for the grater elbow room permitted trans-Willamette traffic and the opportunity for commercial development produced by this facility for rapid connection between East and West Sides.” The photograph accompanied a story headlined “County and State Unite With City in Bridge Dedication.” Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Bulldog, possibly at livestock show

Photograph of a bulldog on a walkway next to a building. The photograph was likely taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. The exposition began to include a dog show in 1931. Image note: Photograph shows blue marks from damage to the negative.

Bull, probably at livestock show

Photograph, taken from the side, of a bull standing on the wooden walkway next to a building. The bull’s lead rope is held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The photograph was likely taken at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland, possibly in 1932, when the exposition was held from October 15 to October 22.

Bull, probably at livestock show

Photograph, taken from the side, of a bull standing on a wooden walkway. Two unidentified people partially outside the frame are holding lead ropes attached to the bull’s nose ring. The photograph was probably taken at the 1933 Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland, which was held from October 21 to October 28. Also see image No. 374N1063. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Bull, probably at livestock show

Photograph, taken from the side, of a bull on a lead rope held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The photograph was likely taken at the Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Bull, possibly at livestock show

Photograph, taken from the side, of a bull standing on a wooden walkway. The bull is wearing a halter and a lead rope held by an unidentified person outside the frame. The photograph may have been taken at the annual Pacific International Livestock Exposition in Portland.

Bull, possibly at county fair

Photograph of a bull standing next to a load of hay in a truck or wagon. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. The photograph may have been taken at the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham, Oregon.

Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, tower

Photograph showing two men standing next to a utility pole tower with insulators visible at the top. One man is wearing a suit and bowlers hat, while the other wears a long jacket, a hat, with tall boots and a pipe. Written on the negative is “Tower. Bull Run. 2-26-12 (69).

Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam bridge

Photograph taken from a high angle showing a bridge over the Little Sandy River during snowfall. In the distance, men can be seen spraying water out of a hose towards the river. On the left side of the bank is a wooden structure surrounded by trees. Is the distance, snowy trees can be seen on a hillside. Written on the negative is “0261.”

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