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Car in parade, possibly in Astoria

Photograph of four unidentified people in a car, probably during a parade. The car is decorated with flowers and United States flags, and the two men in the front seats are wearing uniforms. Spectators are watching from the sidewalk. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon.

Parade at Fiesta Days in Woodburn, Oregon

A line of cars and people participate in a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Festival princesses ride on hood of car at Fiesta Days in Woodburn, Oregon

Maggie Saldana (left) and Lydia Padilla (right), wear dresses and tiaras and ride on the front hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They are the festival princesses. The festival queen, Elvira Carbajal, is visible in the back seat of the car. Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Man drives automobile in parade at Fiesta Days in Woodburn, Oregon

A man drives a woman and several children in a classic 1927 automobile during a parade at Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. A sign on the side of the automobile reads, "Silver T Club, Silverton, Oregon, 1927 Ford." Photographs from this series were published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Festival princesses ride on hood of car at Fiesta Days in Woodburn, Oregon

Maggie Saldana (left) and Lydia Padilla (right), wear dresses and tiaras and ride on the front hood of a car during Fiesta Days, known today as the Woodburn Fiesta Mexicana, in Woodburn, Oregon. They are the festival princesses. The festival queen, Elvira Carbajal, is visible in the back seat of the car. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on September 2, 1966.

Gerry Frank driving a Meier & Frank automobile

A photograph of Gerry Frank sitting in the driver's seat of an automobile. Six additional passengers are visible in the vehicle with Frank. The letters, "M&F" are painted on the door of the automobile in the style of the logo for the Meier & Frank Department Store.

McEwan Photo Shop (Salem, Or.)

Gresham, Oregon.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Gresham, Oregon. In the foreground, a traffic signal hangs over an intersection with E. Powell Street. Signs point the way toward Powell Blvd., Mt. Hood, Bull Run, and Sandy. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Gresham Rexall Drugs, Arden Ice Cream, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. Several telephone poles line the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Gresham, Oregon. Christian 11-578."

Christian (Photographer)

Hollywood District - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a busy street scene in the Hollywood District of Portland, Oregon. Several automobiles drive on a busy street. Businesses include West Furniture, First National Bank, the Owl Drug Co., and more. The American Legion Hall building is visible. Taken from a second-story parking lot. Handwriting on negative reads, "Hollywood Dist. - Portland, Oreg. Christian 11-1213."

Christian (Photographer)

State Library - Salem, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the State Library in Salem, Oregon. Automobiles are parked on the street in front of the building. Handwriting on negative reads, "State Library - Salem, Oregon. Christian 11-823."

Christian (Photographer)

Easton's Store - Umatilla, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Easton's drugstore in Umatilla, Oregon. A sign on the building reads, "Easton's Thrift-Wise Drugs. Super Rexall Store." Other signs on the building advertise a basement store and a restaurant. Automobiles are parked in front of the store. Handwriting on negative reads, "Umatilla, Oregon. Christian 11-967."

Christian (Photographer)

Street Scene - Tigard, Oregon

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."

Montavilla, Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Taken from the middle of the street, and looking west toward Mount Tabor. Parked automobiles line the street and there are signs for Safeway, Fred Meyer, and other businesses. Handwriting on negative reads, "Montavilla Portland, Oregon. Christian 11-201."

Christian (Photographer)

Beaverton, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Beaverton, Oregon. Businesses and automobiles line both sides of the street. There are signs for Carr Chevrolet, the Coffee Cup Cafe, and other businesses. Large advertisement for Coca-Cola on the side of a building. Handwriting on negative reads, "Beaverton, Oregon. Christian 11-300."

Christian (Photographer)

Milwaukie, Oregon

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."

Christian (Photographer)

Galice Resort on the Rogue, Galice, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing 5 cars parked on the shore of the Rogue River in Oregon. The cars are parked at a bend in the river. Forested hills surround the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Galice Resort on the Rogue, Galice Oregon." This phrase is written twice on the negative. [This same area is identified as Singing Springs Ranch in Agness, Oregon in image OrgLot1275_B1_014.]

Stark's Service Station - Hermiston, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Stark's Service Station, a Phillips 66 station in Hermiston, Oregon. An automobile is hitched up to a tow truck in front of the shop. Another automobile is parked at a gas pump. Signs on the building advertise groceries and auto repair. Handwriting on negative reads, "Hwys. 30 and 207 - Hermiston, Ore. - Phone 2743. Christian 11-982."

Christian (Photographer)

Inspection

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a mother bear and 2 cubs leaning on an automobile. The mother bear and 1 of the cubs look inside the passenger side window of the automobile. Handwriting on negative reads, "Inspection. Christian 11-571."

Christian (Photographer)

Flowers Auto Repair garage

Ralph Flowers, Ruth Flowers, and an unidentified man stand in front of the Flowers Auto Repair garage. There is a black car parked in front of the open service door. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "2125 N. Vancouver Ave. Portland. Ralph & Ruth Flowers."

Flowers family automotive sales lot

A view of a commercial car lot operated by the Flowers Company from approximately 1939-1955. There are several cars parked in two lines on a gravel lot. The automotive repair garage also operated by the Flowers family is visible in the background of the photograph. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Flowers family car lot at garage. 2125 N. Vancouver."

Street Scene - The Dalles, Oregon

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.

Ellis (Photographer)

Street Scene - Park Rose, Oregon

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."

Street Scene - Gresham, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Gresham, Oregon. In the foreground, a traffic signal hangs over an intersection with E. Powell Street. Signs point the way toward Powell Blvd., Mt. Hood, Bull Run, and Sandy. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Gresham Rexall Drugs, Arden Ice Cream, and more. Automobiles are parked along the street. Several telephone poles line the street. Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1951.

Salem at night

Photograph looking south on Commercial Street, taken with a long exposure at night. On the left side, the Greenbaum Building can be seen, now at 240-254 Commercial Street NE. Light streaks from vehicles can be seen on the street. On the negative is written "49-138." (Image note: see related Image PGE 49-97).

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