Photograph showing buildings and electric Carnation Milk sign, likely taken near SW 6th Ave and SW Pine St. A building with “Stubbs Electric Company” written on the front can be seen to the left. The large electrified sign is mounted on a large stone building.

Street scene photograph taken during the Portland Rose Festival from a high vantage point from the Electric Building at 621 SW Alder Street, looking north. Street cars and automobiles are visible on the street. Signs for “Western Union Theater,” “Liberty Theater,” and “Bronson’s” are visible. Evergreen boughs are strung between streetlights, and two American flags hang at the front of the frame.

Photograph of the Lewis and Clark Salt Works in Seaside, Oregon. A sign in the middle of the salt works reads, "Site of Salt Cairn Used by Lewis and Clark 1805-6." A wooden fence made of tree branches stands around the perimeter of the monument. There are many rocks on the site. Stamp on lower right of print reads, "Gifford and Prentiss, Portland, Oregon. 1751."

Photograph of a man on the roof of a building in downtown Portland. He is painting the letter "H" on a sign for Holmes Business College. Other buildings in downtown Portland are visible in the background. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Holmes Bus. Coll."

National Recovery Administration (NRA) membership "we do our part" storefront sign from the Yasui Brothers store. The sign is printed on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.

Photograph showing the exterior of the Braley-Graham Buick Company dealership on 13th and Burnside (now Northwest 13th Avenue and West Burnside Street) in Portland. On the rooftop is a large electric Buick sign. Also see image No. 371N5488.

Photograph of five young women in bathing suits sitting on the ground and posing next to a sign advertising the Lewis and Clark Festival in Seaside, Oregon. This photograph was published in the Oregonian newspaper on June 4, 1949. The women are (left to right): Rosetta Clark, Maureen Luthe, Nancy Woodcock, Lynn Luthe, and Alene Sanders. Each is a candidate for the title of Miss Seaside at the festival. A label taped to the bottom of the print reads, "Lewis & Clark Festival, Seaside, Oregon." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "May be used for reprint or publication if credit given - Montag Film Shop - Seaside, Ore."

Photograph looking upward, showing two men holding a large round "Portland General Electric" sign on the side of a metal transmission tower. Also written on the sign is "Bonneville Power Distributor." Written on the negative is "49-308."

Photograph showing an electrical substation at night, with a large illuminated "P.G.E. Co." Written on the negative is "49-284."

Photograph looking across a street showing a Portland General Electric Building. Near the top of the building, an electric "PGE" sign is visible. Multiple automobiles can be seen parked on the street. Written on the negative is "50-416."

Photograph showing a street lines with electric signs, street lights, and electrical lines. Part of the image is blocked at the bottom, and several vehicles can be seen on the street. Signs for "Coleman"s Electrical Appliances," "Bill West Fountain," and "Roley Real Estate" can be seen. Written on the negative is "51-799."

Photograph taken from a low angle looking upwards towards two building signs, with electric lines and utility lines. The sign on the left says "Huntley-Draper Rexall Drugs", behind which a "Kennevick"s Restaurant Coffee Shop" sign can be seen. Written on the negative is "51-798."

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."

View of the Hotel Chewaucan, located on a street corner in Paisley, Oregon. On the corner of the street is a sign designating the road as Oregon Highway 31 and a directional marker showing the distance and direction to nearby towns, including Bend, Lakeview, Bly and more. One automobile is parked in front of the hotel. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Search for robbers of Paisley post office" (negative 6 of 9).

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of the Tillamook Cheese Factory in Tillamook, Oregon. A sign in front of the building reads, "This is the home of Tillamook Cheese," and lists visiting hours from 9am-4pm. Automobiles are parked in the lot in front of the building. Handwriting on negative reads, "Tillamook Cheese Factory - Tillamook, Ore. Christian 3030." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1957. The negative is discolored.

Photograph showing Timothy Lake looking north towards Mount Hood. A recreation sign is in the foreground with "Picnicking" and "Overnight Camping" directions. To the left of the sign, a woman stands on the shore of the lake with a small child. Cut stumps and dirt can be seen at the edge of the water and in front of the woman and child. Written on the negative is 57-284.1."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of the Tillamook Cheese Factory in Tillamook, Oregon. A sign in front of the building reads, "This is the home of Tillamook Cheese," and lists visiting hours from 9am-4pm. Automobiles are parked in the lot in front of the building. Handwriting on negative reads, "Tillamook Cheese Factory - Tillamook, Ore. Christian 3031." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1957. The negative is discolored.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign for the Arlington Motel in Arlington, Oregon. The sign also advertises a trailer park. The motel office sits to the left of the sign and there are many trees on the property. Handwriting on negative reads, "Arlington, Oregon. Christian 11-979."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign for the Arlington Motel in Arlington, Oregon. The sign also advertises a trailer park. There are many trees on the property. Handwriting on negative reads, "Arlington, Oregon. Christian 11-980."

A bilingual sign written in English and Spanish sits on the roof of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. Sign reads, "Opportunity Center. Valley Migrant League. Centro de Oportunidad." This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 9, 1965.

A bilingual sign written in English and Spanish sits on the roof of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity Center in Hillsboro, Oregon. Sign reads, "Opportunity Center. Valley Migrant League. Centro de Oportunidad." This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on July 9, 1965.

Juan Fernandez points at a sign that reads, "Opportunity Center, Valley Migrant League." His son stands next to him. Fernandez is the Program Aide at the Valley Migrant League's West Stayton Opportunity Center. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on October 22, 1965.

Juan Mares stands on a ladder as he hangs a sign at his Flying A gas station on the corner of Watson and Allen Boulevard in Beaverton, Oregon. The sign reads, "$6.99 - Get your Axelrod Worry Dog here!" Axelrod was the mascot for the Flying A gasoline brand. Mares is a former migrant laborer who became a mechanic and now leases and operates this gas station. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on December 31, 1965 and January 7, 1966.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing s sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign advertises Mayfair Market, Sav-On Home Center, and S&H green stamps. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign reads IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) and Foodliner, and advertises prices for boneless ham, gallon jug milk, and seedless grapes. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior windows of the Mayfair Market grocery store. Signs in the windows advertise products and prices. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign in the parking lot of the Mayfair Market grocery store. The sign reads IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance) and Foodliner, and advertises prices for boneless ham, gallon jug milk, and seedless grapes. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in West Linn, Oregon in 1965.