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Wynkoop Bros. Company store

Wynkoop Bros. Company store

The Wynkoop Bros. Co. store, advertising roofers and sheet metal work. 1214 SW Second Avenue, near Madison Street. Nextdoor is the Williams Mfg. Co. Taken January 1, 1940.

White, Minor

WPA at work in Elks Temple Building

WPA at work in Elks Temple Building

Women sit at tables in the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. They are each looking downward at a stack of papers. Behind the group is a carved wood object with decorative columns and a pediment, with “Charity” carved into the top (negative 2 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

WPA at work in Elks Temple Building

WPA at work in Elks Temple Building

People stand in a decorative room at the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. Folding cases appear to be at the back of the room, along with a shelf of plates. One man is wearing a long cloak and hat, while another what appears to be a military uniform (part of a play?). Crystal Chandeliers hang from the ceiling (negative 6 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

WPA at work in Elks Temple Building

WPA at work in Elks Temple Building

A man sits at a desk at the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. He is looking downward towards a typewriter, with papers visible on the desk. Other people can be seen sitting in the background, including a woman in front of a sink (negative 1 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

WPA at work in Elks Temple Building

WPA at work in Elks Temple Building

A woman at the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. She is holding bolts of cloth and standing in a small room lined with shelves filled with more cloth (negative 3 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Workshop

Workshop

A workshop station, likely on the waterfront. There is equipment to cut wood, a stack of wooden wedges under a work table, and a can of Zerolene standard oil for motor cars.

White, Minor

Women sewing for WPA project

Women sewing for WPA project

Women sewing at the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. Each women is seated in front of a sewing machine, which they are using to sew cloth (negative 8 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Woman painting as part of WPA project

Woman painting as part of WPA project

A seated woman paints at the Elks Temple Building (at 11th and Alder streets) as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. She is holding a brush and leaning towards a framed painting, which is resting on a carved wooden stand (negative 7 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Western Fruit & Produce Company

Western Fruit & Produce Company

Western Fruit & Produce Company doing business in a cast-iron building at 507 SW Front Avenue. Located on the east side of Front Avenue between Alder and Washington Streets. Taken November 22, 1938. Same subject as Negative No. 400117-1.

White, Minor

Western Fruit & Produce Co.

Western Fruit & Produce Co.

Two men stand outside the Western Fruit & Produce Company, located at 507 SW Front Avenue. Located on the east side of Front, between Morrison and Alder Streets. Shekter & Co. is next door. Taken January 17, 1940. Same subject as Negative No. 381122-1.

White, Minor

Western Foundry Co. Warehouse

Western Foundry Co. Warehouse

Western Foundry Co. warehouse, SW Water Avenue, west end of Ross Island Bridge. SW Caruthers Court. Large wood piles outside warehouse. One sign reads “Ross Island Fuel / Dry Wood $4.50 Load.” Also advertisements for Coca-Cola, 7Up, and Double Cola.

White, Minor

Western Foundry Co. Warehouse

Western Foundry Co. Warehouse

Western Foundry Co. warehouse, SW Water Avenue, west end of Ross Island Bridge. SW Caruthers Court. Advertisements for Coca-Cola, 7Up, Double Cola, Philip Morris, and Camel.

White, Minor

Warehouse

Warehouse

A man stands in the doorway to a warehouse. Smokestacks rise in the background.

White, Minor

Warehouse

Warehouse

A wooden walkway leads to a warehouse. A smokestack rises in the background.

White, Minor

Vista Bridge detail

Vista Bridge detail

Lighting pier and seating area at the northeast end of the Vista Bridge on Vista Avenue. Taken March 11, 1940.

White, Minor

Unloading poultry

Unloading poultry

Men unload poultry, likely turkeys, from a truck and hang them onto hooks at Oregon-Savinar, on Front Avenue. View north on Front Avenue between Washington and Stark Streets. Taken December 14, 1939.

White, Minor

Unloading poultry

Unloading poultry

Men unload poultry, likely turkeys, from a truck and hang them onto hooks at Oregon-Savinar, on Front Avenue. View north on Front Avenue between Washington and Stark Streets. Taken December 14, 1939.

White, Minor

Unidentified house

Unidentified house

A pedestrian walks past an unidentified house. A sign advertises furnished rooms for rent inside. Taken January 8, 1940. Same subject as Negative No. 400108-2.

White, Minor

Unidentified house

Unidentified house

A man walks up the stairs to an unidentified house. A sign advertises furnished rooms for rent inside. Taken January 8, 1940. Same subject as Negative No. 400108-2 1.

White, Minor

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