Photograph showing a detachment of U. S. Marines marching at the head of the Portland Rose Festival’s grand floral parade on Friday, June 15, 1917. They are marching south on Sixth Street (now Southwest Sixth Avenue) near the intersection with Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street). Spectators are lining the street. See related image Nos. 376G0106, 376G0153, 376G0154, 376G0155, 376G0156, 376G0157, 376G0158, and 376G0159.
Photograph showing Williams Avenue at Russell Street (now North Williams Avenue and Northeast Russell Street) in Albina, Portland. The photograph shows vehicles and a streetcar on Williams and the buildings bordering the street. In the foreground at left is the Matthieu Drug Company; a sign for J. C. Penney Co. is also visible in the background at left. In the foreground at right is Groves Hardware; a sign for the Berg-McLaren is also visible next door to Groves. Image note: The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.
Photograph showing buildings, streetcar tracks, and parked cars on Union Avenue (now Northeast Martin Luther King Boulevard) in Portland. The photograph was taken at the intersection of Union and Shaver Street (now Northeast Shaver Street), and the view is toward the south. At far left, an unidentified woman is standing on the sidewalk at the corner of Union and Shaver. On the building behind her is a sign for the Ryan Sweet Shop. Image note: The number 9 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.
Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing traffic and buildings along 6th Street (now Southwest 6th Avenue) in Portland. The view is toward the south. The intersection at center is 6th and Oak Street. At right center is the Wells Fargo Building. The tower of the Oregonian building is partially visible in the distance at right. Also visible are signs for the Virginia Hotel (lower left); the Guaranty Building (center left); the National Portland Garages (lower right); Faturo's Mens Wear (lower right); and the Columbia Theatre (arched above the street in the distance).
Photograph of a picture of a city street, possibly 5th Street (now Southwest Fifth Avenue) in Portland. The picture, taken from a high vantage, shows buildings and streetcars. The building at left may be the Meier & Frank building at 5th and Morrison. At bottom center is a sign for Moore’s Cafeteria.
A fire prevention parade in downtown Portland. Several fire fighters ride on a truck for the Portland Auxiliary Fire Service, followed by other fire trucks. A pedestrian walks along the side of the street at the right side of the frame (negative 5 of 8).
Black and white photograph of a woman sitting in a canoe in the middle of a flooded street. Men and boys stand in the street and on the sidewalks, many wearing thigh-high rubber boots. A man rides on a horse behind the woman in the canoe, and a pair of horses and a buggy are visible behind him. The water is about a foot deep. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of 1890" and "Lady in Canoe". The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.
Black and white photograph of Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street), looking west from First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) in Portland, Oregon. A couple inches of water covers the street and people walk along the sidewalks. The Morrison Street Bridge is visible in the background. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of 1890" and "Morrison Street, from First" The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.
Buildings and automobiles on S.W. 1st Avenue in Portland. Storekeeper George Alexoff was murdered at 1701 S.W. First Avenue in 1935 (two-story wooden building at right side of street). A story detailing the Alexoff murder was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 20, 1946 (negative 1 of 2).
A street corner on Sandy Boulevard, looking northeast. A group of people appear to be lining up to board a bus with “Sandy Blvd” and “82nd Avenue” signs on the front. The Hollywood Theatre can be seen in the distance on the south side of the street (negative 17 of 24).
Photograph, taken on SE Foster Road looking west towards SE 92nd Avenue. Several cars can be seen parked along both sides of the street (negative 14 of 14). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Lents/Arleta districts.
Photograph taken near the intersection of SE Bybee Boulevard and SE Milwaukie Avenue, looking north. Shops and cars line both sides of the street, with signs visible for Safeway, Bybee Avenue Garage and Red Hen. The Moreland Theater can be seen in the distance (negative 4 of 11). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Sellwood/Westmoreland.
Photograph taken looking south towards the intersection of SE Milwaukie Avenue and SE Bybee Boulevard. Visible in the photograph are signs for Jack’s Produce, Moreland Theatre and Bybee Florists (negative 5 of 11). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Sellwood/Westmoreland.
Two women push strollers on SE Stark Street on Montavilla. To their right is the First National Bank building, at the corner of SE 80th Avenue and SE Stark Street (negative 14 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.
Two women walk on a sidewalk next to a child pushing a small baby stroller. Next to them in a fountain shop building (Wilsons?), likely at the corner of SE Stark Street and SE 80th Avenue (negative 7 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.
Photograph showing the corner of SE 39th Avenue and likely SE Hawthorne Boulevard. A Shell gas station is on the corner, with houses visible behind. Passengers are waiting to board a bus with a “Thirty-Ninth” sign on the front (negative 14 of 25). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Hawthorne Ave.
A man sits on a bench on NW St. Helens Road near NW 107th Avenue. A dog is laying on the sidewalk, and storefronts extend down the street in the distance. A sign for “Fred Thomas Feed” can be seen over the sidewalk (negative 27 of 31). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Linnton.
A street view, likely of Union Avenue (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). A child is walking down the sidewalk towards the camera, next to storefronts for Ever-Fresh Market and Rotary Bread Stores. Cars can be seen parked along the sidewalk (negative 12 of 20). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Union Avenue.
Photograph showing a brick bank building on Union Avenue (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard) and NE Russell Street. Next to the bank building is a sign for “Wilgus D. Smith Insurance Real Estate” (negative 14 of 20). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Union Avenue.
A storefront on SE Grand Avenue selling plants. A woman us kneeling down in the store’s doorway while holding a pot of flowers. Another woman and a man look downward at her. Other storefronts can be seen in the distance on SE Grand Avenue (cross street unidentified) (negative 10 of 15). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Grand Avenue.
Photograph likely taken on NE Grand Avenue near E Burnside Street, showing buildings and a used car lot. Three men wearing hats stand outside “Shasta Lunch” (436 E Burnside). Also visible are signs for “Hal Hillman Motors” and “Plymouth Dodge Trucks” (107 NE Grand Avenue?) (negative 13 of 15). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Grand Avenue.
People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, mostly likely at S.W. Yamhill Street at S.W. Broadway, celebrating the end of World War II. Trash litters the street, and a sign for the Orpheum Theatre can be seen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 40).
Photograph taken from a high angle, looking downward at a parade in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Portland Hotel can be seen on the right side of the frame (later becoming Pioneer Courthouse Square). People line either side of the street, watching a procession of automobiles. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 4 of 40).
A night photograph of people gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Illuminated signs for “KOIN,” “Paramount, “ and “Broadway” can be seen along the street. The Journal building can also been seen in the distance (Southwest Yamhill Street and Southwest Broadway). Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 9 of 40).
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 taken at night showing electric lights at the corner of SW 6th Ave. and SW. Morrison St. The Northwestern National Bank Building can be seen on the left, and the Meier & Frank Building on the right.
Photograph, taken from the center of the street, looking west on Burnside Street in Portland. The photograph was taken from approximately Third and Burnside (now Northwest Third Avenue and West Burnside Street). The photograph shows the buildings along Burnside and vehicles in motion. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
