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Lownsdale Fountain and Elk Statue

This photograph depicts Lownsdale Fountain and Elk Statue in downtown Portland, located at Southwest 3rd and Main. An inscription at the base of the statue says "Presented to the City of Portland by David P. Thompson, A.D. 1900." The architect is listed below as "H.G. Wright."

Downtown Portland in snow

This photograph depicts an urban street with rail tracks, a "Globe" banner, and plowed snow. The Hotel Nortonia sign is visible in the background. Hotel Nortonia had two locations- first located at 1337 SW Washington Street (now Hotel Rampano). Later the owner, Mrs. A.B. Norton, used the name for the second hotel she managed, located at 409 SW 11th Avenue (now Mark Spencer Apartments). It is unclear from the image where this photo was taken.

Man seated on porch swing

This photograph depicts a man seated on a porch swing outside Adalbert G. Bettman's residence located at 2247 Northwest Kearney. The man wears a dark suit and shoes, and is holding a dark hat on this lap. To the right are potted plants and vines growing up the side of a trellis.

Funeral procession for World War I soldiers

This photograph depicts a funeral procession moving through a residential area. A horse-drawn trailer supporting several caskets is flanked by soldiers on each side. Nearby are people watching the procession. Legacy records indicate that this is a photo of a "World War I funeral with honors. Troops accompany wagon carrying 5 (?) caskets on residential street, PTLD."

Bertha and Goodman Bettman

This photograph depicts Bertha and Goodman Bettman seated on a wooden bench in an indoor setting. Bertha wears a dark colored jacket and skirt and Goodman wears a dark suit and glasses. There is a fireplace on the right.

Goodman Bettman

This photograph depicts Goodman Bettman seated in an indoor setting. He wears a dark colored suit and glasses. A wooden bench and fireplace brickwork are visible in the background.

Hugh D'Autremont with U. S. marshals

Hugh D'Autremont (center, also commonly spelled DeAutremont), handcuffed with two U. S. marshals arriving at the federal courthouse to face additional charges from a 1923 bombing and robbery of a Southern Pacific mail and passenger train in the Siskiyou tunnel near Ashland, Oregon. U. S. marshal Harold Sexton stands to D'Autremont's right side (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mose and Carrie Christensen demonstrating proper dance form

This photograph depicts Mose Christensen and his wife, Carrie, demonstrating proper dancing form in an empty ballroom. Carrie Christensen wears a light colored floor-length dress and white heels, with her hair pinned in an updo. Mose Christensen wears a dark-colored suit, patent leather black shoes, and spectacles. Light from a spotlight or window is focused on the pair. Chairs are stacked against the wall in the background, a stairway entrance and an "X" pattern railing is visible on the upper floor. This photograph was published in the Oregon Sunday Journal on September 28, 1919.

Mose and Carrie Christensen demonstrating proper dance form

This photograph depicts Mose Christensen and his wife, Carrie, demonstrating proper dancing form in an empty ballroom. Carrie Christensen wears a light colored floor-length dress and white heels, with her hair pinned in an updo. Mose Christensen wears a dark-colored suit, patent leather black shoes, and spectacles. Light from a spotlight or window is focused on the pair. Chairs are stacked against the wall in the background, a stairway entrance and an "X" pattern railing is visible on the upper floor. This photograph was published in the Oregon Sunday Journal on September 28, 1919.

Mose and Carrie Christensen demonstrating proper dance form

This photograph depicts Mose Christensen and his wife, Carrie, demonstrating proper dancing form in an empty ballroom. Carrie Christensen wears a light colored floor-length dress and white heels, with her hair pinned in an updo. Mose Christensen wears a dark-colored suit, patent leather black shoes, and spectacles. Light from a spotlight or window is focused on the pair. Chairs are stacked against the wall in the background, a stairway entrance and an "X" pattern railing is visible on the upper floor. This photograph was published in the Oregon Sunday Journal on September 28, 1919.

Portrait of an unidentified man

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a seated man wearing a dark suit. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

Portrait of an unidentified man

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of a seated man, wearing a dark suit and facing the camera. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

Jack Cody

This photograph depicts a half-portrait of Jack Cody, an Oregon swim coach. Cody wears a dark pinstriped suit, shirt and tie, with a light-colored cap. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

Cavalry and civilian men standing in a field

This photograph depicts a group of six men casually standing in a field. Three of the men are dressed in cavalry uniforms, the other three are dressed in suits and hats. A house and forested hillside are visible in the distance. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

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