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Portion of Portland skyline

Portion of Portland skyline looking northwest from the Beverly Hotel on SW Park and Taylor. A church steeple and a playhouse theatre are both visible.

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Goose Hollow area

Goose Hollow area. Looking south along SW Sixteenth Avenue toward Jefferson Street, Portland Heights in the background. Taken from current site of Lincoln High School. Taken March 6, 1940.

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Terminal Sales Building

Nighttime view of the Terminal Sales Building, constructed in 1927, viewed from SW Yamhill and Thirteenth, looking NE. A parking lot in front of the building advertises parking for $0.15, day or night. Taken February 28, 1940.

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Streetcar and buildings on 1st Avenue

A busy street scene on the east side of First Avenue, looking north from Alder Street toward Washington Street. A streetcar bound for Oregon City is in the street, along with several pedestrians and automobiles. Greene’s Building, at right, and First National Bank Building, both constructed in 1882, would later be occupied by the Beebe Co., at left. This block was demolished in the early 1950s to make way for the Morrison Bridge ramps. Taken January 17, 1940.

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SW 1st Avenue and Hall Street

Houses and buildings at the intersection of SW First Avenue and Hall Street. The Hotel Harrison is visible in the background. A sign advertises Board & Room for $5.00 and Meals for $0.25. Taken October 10, 1940.

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SW 1st Avenue and Hall Street

Houses and buildings at the intersection of SW First Avenue and Hall Street. The Hotel Harrison is visible in the background. A sign advertises Board & Room for $5.00 and Meals for $0.25. Taken October 10, 1940.

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SW 1st and Hall Streets

Houses and buildings at the intersection of SW First Avenue and Hall Street. A garage is on the corner and the Hotel Harrison is visible in the background. Taken October 8, 1940.

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SW 1st and Hall Streets

Houses and buildings at the intersection of SW First Avenue and Hall Street. The Hotel Harrison is visible in the background. Taken October 8, 1940.

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Streetcar on SW Front and Madison Streets

A streetcar crosses the intersection at SW Front Avenue and Madison Streets. Spear Linoleum Company store is on the corner, with a wrought-iron balcony on the second floor. Taken January 8, 1940.

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Miles Building details

Detail from Miles Building, constructed in 1857, SW corner of Front Avenue and Pine Street, Kamm Building visible in the background. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3980. Same subject as Negative No. 381020-5.

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Barnhart and Miles Buildings

Barnhart and Miles, and other buildings. Looking south on Front Avenue from Pine Street. A sign on the side of a building advertises the J.J. Ross Mill. A pile of debris sits on the sidewalk. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3982. Same subject as Negative No. 390120-2.

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Scene at Sixth Avenue and Taylor Street

View south from Sixth Avenue and Taylor Street. Public Service Building and the Congress Hotel visible at left. Pedestrians and cars in Downtown Portland. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3992.

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Johnson Building details

Details of cast-iron architecture on the Johnson Building (left), taken through the window of an abandoned building across the street on the Dekum and Reed block. A small portion of the Willamette River is seen between the Johnson Building on the left and the Dodd Block on the right. There are signs of demolition in progress. Eastside industrial area visible in the distance. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3996.

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Johnson Building details

Architectural detail of the Johnson Building (left), taken through the window of an abandoned building across the street on the Dekum and Reed block. A small portion of the Willamette River is seen between the Johnson Building on the left and the Dodd Block on the right. There are signs of demolition in progress. Eastside industrial area visible in the distance. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3995.

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Building demolition

Demolition of what is likely the Miles building, Pine Street facade. Piles of brick and debris sit on the sidewalk outside building. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3976. Same subject as Negative No. 390120-4.

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Miles Building details

Details of Miles Building, constructed in 1857. SW corner of Front Avenue and Pine Street. Address reads “203” above doorway. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3978. Same subject as Negative No. 381020-5.

White, Minor

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