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View from The Dalles Scenic Drive

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of the east end of the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from a hill on the Oregon side of the gorge, looking across the Columbia River toward Washington. Parts of a town, possibly The Dalles, are visible through the trees at the base of the hill. Handwriting on negative reads, "View from The Dalles Scenic Drive. Christian 11-929."

Christian (Photographer)

Oregon Trunk Railway tracks through Maupin, Oregon

View of Maupin, Oregon taken from the top of a rimrock. Railroad tracks for the Oregon Trunk Railway run along the Deschutes River at the edge of the town. The typed description on the back of the photograph reads, "Oregon Trunk Tracks, station, grain elevator, and Deschutes River at Maupin, Ore."

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)

View from The Dalles Scenic Drive

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of a small town, possibly The Dalles, on the Oregon side of the Columbia River. Taken from a hill overlooking the town. Handwriting on negative reads, "View from The Dalles Scenic Drive. Christian 11-918." The top right of the image has been cut off.

Christian (Photographer)

Deschutes River - Maupin, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Deschutes River flowing through the town of Maupin, Oregon. Sagebrush covers a slope in the foreground leading down to the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Deschutes River - Maupin, Oregon. Christian S-81."

Christian (Photographer)

Train Derailment on the Deschutes River, Maupin, Oregon

Photograph of a derailed train on the Oregon Trunk Railroad on the Deschutes River near Maupin, Oregon. One railroad car hangs over the bank of the river in the background. Several people observe the damage near a wrecking crane. This train derailed on January 31, 1954 when it hit a rock slide. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Derailment on Oregon Trunk at M.P. 56, January 31, 1954." Stamp on the back for George Lindsay, 212 Federal Street, The Dalles, Ore. February 1, 1954." [The Oregonian published a story about this train accident on February 2, 1954. It features another photograph of the accident taken by George Lindsay.]

Lindsay, George, 1907-1994

Train Derailment on the Deschutes River, Maupin, Oregon

Photograph of a derailed train on the Oregon Trunk Railroad on the Deschutes River near Maupin, Oregon. One railroad car is partially submerged in the river while another hangs over the bank of the river. Several people observe the damage. This train derailed on January 31, 1954 when it hit a rock slide. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Derailment on Oregon Trunk at M.P. 56, January 31, 1954." [The Oregonian published a story about this train accident on February 2, 1954. It features another photograph of the accident taken by George Lindsay.]

Lindsay, George, 1907-1994

Street Scene - The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in The Dalles, Oregon. A sign reading, "Ferry," hangs above the street and points to the right. There is a 76 Union gas station on one corner, and a building with columns on another corner. The Hotel Dalles and 2 motels are in the background. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles, OR. 1953."

Ellis (Photographer)

City Hall - The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing City Hall in The Dalles, Oregon. The building is on a corner and a few automobiles are parked in front and on the side of the building. There is a dentist's office across the street. A clock tower is visible in the left background. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "City Hall. The Dalles. OR. 1953"

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and signs are visible for the Cornet 5-10-25 Cent Store, First National Bank, Ray's Drugs, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street and one drives toward the camera. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - The Dalles, Ore. Ellis 8438." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1953.

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. There is a service station on the corner, with the Mid-Columbia Motel and the Hotel Dalles further up the street. On the left, a sign reads, "Hurry back to The Dalles Auto Park." Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. The Dalles. 1953."

Ellis (Photographer)

The Dalles, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in The Dalles, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Columbia Theatre, the Granada Theatre, Elite Studio, The Dalles Furs, and more. The marquee at the Columbia Theatre advertises the movies "Roses are Red" and "The Stranger from Ponca City." A banner hanging over the street advertises the upcoming Fort Dalles Centennial Days celebration. There are several automobiles on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "The Dalles, Oregon. Christian 11-861."

Christian (Photographer)

Widespread Flooding, Columbia River

Photograph of flooding on the Columbia River near The Dalles. Same flooding that caused the Vanport Flood down river. In the background, a flooded building is completely surrounded by water in the Columbia River. In the foreground, railroad tracks disappear underwater. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 30, 1948, by someone named "Foster" or "Lofie." Possibly Lafayette “Lafie” Leonard Foster who was likely associated with the Northwest School of Photography and later a photographer for The Dalles Chronicle.

Ranch at 15 Mile Creek, Oregon

Photograph of a ranch at 15 Mile Creek, taken November 18, 1946. A dry landscape surrounds a cluster of buildings and trees at the base of a hill. Handwritten note on back reads, "Nov. 18, 1946. 15 Mile Creek, app. 15 mi. east of The Dalles, so. of Celilo Falls."

Yasutome family

American Legion group posing with airplane in The Dalles

Full-length portrait of a group of people standing in front of a biplane in a field. Several are wearing American Legion garrison caps. The fourth person from left, wearing a dark jacket and holding a hat, is Charles H. Martin; the others are unidentified. Written on the negative is text that could be either “S. O. at The Dalles” or “S. A. at The Dalles.” See related image No. 372A1105.

American Legion group posing with airplane in The Dalles

Full-length portrait of six men standing in front of a biplane in a field. Several of the men are wearing American Legion garrison caps. The second man from left is Charles H. Martin; the other men are unidentified. Written on the negative is text that could be either “S. O. at the Dalles” or “S. A. at the Dalles.” See related image No. 372A1106.

Oregon Trunk Railway Tracks in the Deschutes River Canyon, Oregon

Photograph showing the railroad tracks of the Oregon Trunk Railway running alongside the Deschutes River in the Deschutes River Canyon near Oakbrook, Wasco County, Oregon. Taken from the side of the railroad track, looking across the river at the canyon. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Deschutes River Canyon and Oregon Trunk Ry. track. Down river of Mr. S. of Oakbrook, Oregon." Stamp on the front of the print reads, "Kiser Photo Co., Portland, Or."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Oregon Trunk Rail Bridge across the Columbia River near Celilo Falls

View of the Oregon Trunk (OT) Rail Bridge across the Columbia River near Wishram Washington. The bridge is also known as the Celilo Bridge. The photograph is taken from the bank on the Oregon side of the river and captures almost the full span of the bridge. A portion of Celilo Village is visible in the foreground. The community of Skien is visible in the distance at the base of the bridge on the Washington side. A note on the back of the photograph reads, "File No. 68 - OT/Celilo Bridge across Columbia River, near Wishram, Wash."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Oregon Trunk Rail Bridge across the Columbia River near Celilo Falls

View of the Oregon Trunk (OT) Rail Bridge across the Columbia River near Wishram Washington. The photograph is taken from the tracks on the Washington side of the bridge looking south through the trusses. The bridge is also known as the Celilo Bridge. A note on the back of the photograph reads, "File No. 66 - OT/Celilo Bridge across Columbia River, near Wishram, Wash. Kiser 5475."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Oregon Trunk Railway Tracks in the Deschutes River Canyon, Oregon

Photograph showing the railroad tracks of the Oregon Trunk Railway next to the Deschutes River at the base of the Deschutes River Canyon near Tuskan, Wasco County, Oregon. Taken from a hillside above the river. On the right, R.H. Crozier holds a walking stick and sits on the edge of a steep, rocky cliff. Crozier was an official with SP&S Railroad. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Deschutes River Canyon. Tuscon (sic), Ore. Oregon Trunk Railway, 1912. R.H. Crozier on cliff, right." Stamps on the front and back indicate a 1911 copyright by Kiser Photo Co. for SP&S Railway.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

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