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Crater Lake from Castle Rock - Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view of Crater Lake, Oregon, from the summit of Castle Rock. There is a rock formation in the foreground. Most of Wizard Island is visible. This is a photograph of a postcard originally published by the Kiser Photo Co. in 1903. Printed on the bottom left are the original copyright notice and title, "Crater Lake. From Summit of Castle Crest." Handwriting on negative reads, "Crater Lake from Castle Rock - Oregon. Christian 11-722."

Christian (Photographer)

Lucas Ranch - Agness, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a distant view of the Lucas Ranch, also known as the Lucas Lodge, in Agness, Oregon. There is a large, open clearing in the middle of a mountainous, forested area. Several buildings are scattered on the property. Handwriting on negative reads, "Lucas Ranch, Agness, Ore. Perkins P1240B."

Perkins (Photographer)

River Scene

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a calm river flowing through forested hillsides. Two power lines are visible in the top left. Handwritten note on envelope identifies this as the Rogue River.

St. Johns Bridge, Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Taken from the west side of the Willamette River, and looking east across the river to the St. Johns neighborhood. Black smoke rises into the air from an area behind the bridge. Mount Adams is visible in the distance.

Simmons Hillvilla. Portland, Oregon.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Simmons Hillvilla, a restaurant off of Terwilliger Boulevard in Portland, Oregon. A sign above the restaurant advertises, "The View of a Million Lights." There is a large tree to the right of the restaurant. Mount Hood and the Cascade Range are visible in the background. There are a few scratches on the negative and the mountains have been hand-colored blue.

Crater Lake, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Wizard Island in Crater Lake, Oregon. Vertical rock formation in left foreground. Handwritten note on envelope states that instructions on original negative sleeve read, "For Enlarging."

Group posing in front of Lucas Lodge

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a group of people posing in front of a large house. Some stand on front porch while others stand in front of the house. Handwritten note on the envelope reads, "Singing Springs Ranch. Agness, OR." [This photograph likely depicts Lucas Lodge, not Singing Springs Ranch. Lucas Lodge is located in Agness, Oregon.]

Smelt fishing - Troutdale, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a crowd of people fishing on the bank of the Sandy River in Troutdale, Oregon. Many of them hold fishing nets. A bridge is partially visible above the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Smelt fishing - Troutdale, Ore."

Christian (Photographer)

Gilliam Portrait Studio and Camera Shop negatives

  • Org. Lot 1275
  • Collection
  • 1930-1970

Collection consists of approximately 600 negatives used to produce photographic postcards. The photographs date from 1930 to 1970 and depict landmarks, city streets, storefronts, and tourist destinations across Oregon. A selection of places and events represented in this collection include Breitenbush Hot Springs, the Columbia River Gorge, Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, The Pendleton Round-Up, Petersen Rock Garden, and Singing Springs Ranch. Also included are street scenes from cities and towns in all regions of the state.

Many of the negatives have original postcard series numbering and a photographer's signature written directly onto the film. Three photographers are represented in the collection; their signatures identify them only as Christian, Perkins, and Ellis. About 70 percent of the work in the collection is attributed to Christian. It is unknown whether the photographers were employed by the Gilliam Portrait Studio and Camera Shop. The studio was likely a purchaser or publisher of their negatives.

Gilliam Portrait Studio and Camera Shop

Brad Reynolds, KGW

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a posed photograph of a man sitting at a microphone labeled KGW / NBC. He smiles and looks off to the left. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Brad Reynolds, KGW."

Bonneville Power Plant. Columbia River Highway, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Bonneville power plant at the Bonneville Dam. The road leading to the plant is lined with flowers and a body of water is to the right. There are several power lines in the sky, transmitting electricity from the plant. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bonneville Power Plant. Columbia River Highway, Oregon. Christian 507."

Christian (Photographer)

Crater Lake, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing Crater Lake in Oregon. Note on envelope states this was taken from Mount Scott. Handwriting on negative reads, "Christian 11-553." The top of the negative is discolored.

Christian (Photographer)

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)

Harbor Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Portland Waterfront on the Willamette River. Taken from the east side of the river and looking west at downtown Portland. A large ship is docked in the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Harbor Portland, Oregon. Christian 600." Top of negative is damaged.

Christian (Photographer)

Harbor - Portland, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the USS Topeka docked in the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. An aircraft carrier with planes on deck is docked behind it. A thick plume of black smoke rises in the background. The Steel Bridge is visible in the distance. Handwriting on negative reads, "Harbor - Portland, Oregon."

Christian (Photographer)

Bonneville Dam - Oregon - Washington

Negative of a photographic postcard showing an aerial view of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Water rushes out of the spillway gates, also known as floodgates, of the dam. View looks east past the dam and up the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bonneville Dam - Oregon - Washington. Christian 11-625." Number printed in bottom right corner: 112189

Christian (Photographer)

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