Photograph taken from a high point looking downward at a town of Detroit (Oregon) with several buildings. In the distance a hillside can be seen above the town, leading up to high ridge points. Several areas of burned trees can be seen above the town. Written on the negative is “Looking south at Detroit, Oregon – Nov 6 1920.”
Photograph showing a distant view of Pasco, Washington, taken from an agricultural field on the outskirts of the town. The Franklin County Courthouse is visible on the left. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Pasco, Wash."
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."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Gresham, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Cornet 5-10-25 Cent Store, Payless Drugs, First International Bank, a Shell gas station, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. There is a hill in the background with snow on it. Handwriting on negative reads, "Street Scene - Gresham, Ore. Ellis 2240." Handwritten note on the envelope indicates this was taken in 1953.
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.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in a small town. Businesses line both sides of the road, and there are signs for the Book Nook, Unger Electric, Cone Up, and more. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in Newport, Oregon in 1953.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Tigard, Oregon. The Richfield service station is on the left side of the street. A long row of businesses is on the right side of the street, including the Tigard Bakery and Green Valley. A few automobiles are parked on the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene, Tigard, Oregon. 1953."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene, likely in Parkrose, Oregon. Today, Parkrose is a neighborhood in Portland. Blanchard & Berger's Furniture and Appliance store stands on a corner in the right foreground. Other businesses line the street and there are automobiles on the road. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Park Row, OR. 1953."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene, likely in Parkrose, Oregon. Today, Parkrose is a neighborhood in Portland. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for the Motor Court Motel, the Portland Trust Bank, and more. Several automobiles drive on the busy street. Taken from the right lane of the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Park Rose, OR. 1953."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of Prineville, Oregon. Taken from a nearby hillside, there is a broad view of the town including neighborhood homes and streets. Handwriting on negative reads, "Prineville, Ore. Christian S-295."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Salem, Oregon. A row of business, including the Senator Hotel and the Railway Express Agency, line one side of the street. There are several automobiles on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Court Street - Salem, Oregon. Christian S-428."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Redmond, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Cut Rate Drugs, Redmond Variety Store, Fifer Jeweler, and more. The Odem Theater marquee advertises the movie "It's a Wonderful Life." Flags hang above the street. There are several automobiles on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Redmond, Oregon. Christian S-462A."
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."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Hermiston, Oregon. Businesses and parked automobiles line both sides of the street. There are signs for Firestone, Kimsey's Men's Wear, Union Club, the Oasis, and more. The Eastern Oregon Turkey Growers Association is at the end of the street. Banners hanging over the street advertise the Umatilla County Fair.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing the town of Hood River on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from a road above the town. The view includes mountains on the Washington side of the gorge. Handwriting on negative reads, "Entering Hood River, Oregon. Christian 11-994." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1959.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing the administrative buildings of the Bonneville Dam in the Columbia River Gorge. Railroad tracks in the foreground. Snow-capped Table Mountain is in the background. At the base of the mountain, a steam locomotive pulls a train. Handwriting on negative reads, "Administration Bldgs. Bonneville, Ore. Christian 11-512." There are markings and a scratch near the top of the negative.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of Portland, Oregon with Mount Hood in the background. Taken from the west hills and looking east. There are plants and trees in the foreground.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of the city of Portland, Oregon, taken from Council Crest. View looks northeast towards the east side of Portland, and the Columbia River in the distance. In the foreground, several bridges cross the Willamette River in the downtown Portland area. Handwriting on negative reads, "Portland from Council Crest. Christian 11-854." The left side of the negative is damaged.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Tigard, Oregon. Businesses line one side of the street, and there are signs for a bank, hardware store, and cleaners. An automobile is parked in the left foreground. Handwriting on negative reads, "Tigard, Oreg. 11-1204."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Klippel's Firestone, and more. On the left, the Victory movie theater marquee advertises Bob Hope and Lucille Ball in "Sorrowful Jones." A Meier and Frank truck is parked outside the theater. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oreg. Christian 11-1207."
Photograph showing buildings under construction in Bandon, Oregon, in December 1936, three months after a forest fire destroyed the town. In the foreground is building with a sign that reads “Emergency City Hall.” In the background are the International Rebar Corporation (center, with arched window just below roof); the Perry Veneer Company (center right, arched roof); and a mill. See related image Nos. 372A1212, 372A1213, 372A1230, 372A1231, and 372A1232. Image note: The number 6 is written on the negative and is partially visible in the lower right corner of the image.
This photograph depicts a street view of a Detroit, Oregon. A building called "The Bohemian Club" is on the right, with unidentified buildings on the left. Three people are seated on the stoop of the Bohemian Club. Two people and a dog are visible walking in the street. An inscription on the photo notes "Detroit on a busy day."
