Photograph showing a row of cars parked outside the Battle Axe Inn in Government Camp, Oregon. The inn is surrounded by deep snow, and the inn’s roof and some of the cars are snow-covered. A cropped version of this photograph was one of two that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on December 31, 1934, under the headline “Mount Hood Snow too Plentiful for Skiing.” The photograph had the following caption: “Too much, not to little, snow forced postponement of Sunday’s scheduled Mount Hood ski tournament until New Years [sic] day.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Cars buried in snow in front of Battle Ax [sic] Inn.” The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Predict Good Ski Weather For New Year,” which reported that about three feet of snow had fallen since the previous Friday. Image note: A mark that may be the number 1 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.
Photograph looking down a rocky dirt roadway at two automobiles in the distance driving towards the direction of the camera. To the right side of the road is a rock cliff face, and to the left appears a downhill drop-off. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-38” and “14.”
Photograph showing four seated men in a automobile, taken on a trip to the Big Bottom area. In the background is a sort road and a hill made up of dirt and rocks. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-170.” (Image note: small area of discoloration visible at the far right edge of the negative. See related images PGE 16-131.2, PGE 16-131.3, PGE 16-131.4, PGE 16-131.5).
Photograph showing five men and an automobile, taken on a dirt road next to a rocky hillside. Four of the men are seated in the vehicle, while a fifth stands. All the men are facing forward and looking at the camera. (Image note: slight discoloration at left side of image. See related images PGE 16-131.1, PGE 16-131.2, PGE 16-131.3, PGE 16-131.4)
Photograph showing a wooden plank and log bridge crossing a small running creek, taken from a slight side angle. A Ford Model T Pickup (1916) is on the bridge facing forward. Trees and other foliage can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-39” and “36.”
Photograph showing two men standing next to an automobile, which is parked on a dirt hillside. To the right of the automobile is a stone railing extending down the hillside.
Photograph showing a log cabin with a group of people standing around the porch. To the left of the building of a parked automobile next to a smaller wooden building. Forest can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-255.”
Photograph showing a group of forward facing people, taken next to an automobile. The automobile is facing to the side, and has open air seating. Tent cabins can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-235” and “R-12.” (Image note: significant discoloration can be seen along the right side of the negative).
Photograph showing the Mt. Hood Chalet in Government Camp, Oregon, surrounded by deep snow. Several cars are parked on the road in front of the chalet. Image note: Light leak on negative.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Firestone, Elder Hardware and other businesses. Automobiles are parked on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oregon. Christian 11-203."
A photograph showing the intersection of Market Road No. 10 and Market Road No. 5 in Marquam. The Marquam Garage is visible on the right and there is a house on the corner on the left. There is an automobile on the right side of the road.
Photograph showing cars parked along the road through Government Camp, Oregon, on a winter day. At right is Hill’s Place; at left center is the Battle Axe Inn recreation building. The road, buildings, and surrounding areas are covered with snow. Image note: Light leaks on negative.
The front of an automobile is seen along a gravel road. Multiple buildings are on the sides of the road, including a blacksmith shop. A gasoline pump is visible to the left of the car. This photograph was published on the front page of the Oregon Journal on October 14, 1928 alongside an article by Ernest W. Peterson called "Along the Proposed Cascade Highway." The caption in the Oregon Journal reads, "Fine piece of gravel road entering Marquam, Pontiac six sedan in foreground." The article details the activity of Cascade Highway advocates and is bordered by photographs, most by Drake, from Gordon J. Taylor's survey of the proposed route to log its mileage and highlights.
Photograph showing parked cars lining a snow-covered road in Government Camp, Oregon, near the Battle Axe Inn. Groups of pedestrians are walking along the road.
Photograph showing the Battle Axe Inn in Government Camp, Oregon, and cars parked on the snow-covered road outside. The inn is partially hidden behind drifts of snow reaching to the bottom edge of the building’s roof. Image note: Light leak on negative.
Photograph showing parked cars lining both sides of the snow-covered road through Government Camp, Oregon. In the background at left is the Battle Axe Inn.
