A busy street scene on the east side of First Avenue, looking north from Alder Street toward Washington Street. A streetcar bound for Oregon City is in the street, along with several pedestrians and automobiles. Greene’s Building, at right, and First National Bank Building, both constructed in 1882, would later be occupied by the Beebe Co., at left. This block was demolished in the early 1950s to make way for the Morrison Bridge ramps. Taken January 17, 1940.
Intersection of SW Front Avenue and Madison Street. The storefront of the Spear Linoleum Company is visible. Cast-iron balcony on the second floor. The Marion Hotel and Harmony Club Cafe are visible in the background. Taken through an archway, January 10, 1940.
Intersection of SW Front Avenue and Madison Street. The storefront of the Spear Linoleum Company is visible. Cast-iron balcony on the second floor. The Marion Hotel and Harmony Club Cafe are visible in the background. Taken through an archway, January 10, 1940.
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.
A streetcar crosses the intersection at SW Front Avenue and Madison Streets. Spear Linoleum Company store is on the corner, with a wrought-iron balcony on the second floor. Taken January 8, 1940.
Johnson Building from upper floor of Dekum & Reed Block, Front Avenue and Ankeny Street, looking east. The date 1883 is displayed on the Johnson Building. Probably taken in February 1939. Photo taken through the window of an abandoned building. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 39100. Same subject as Negative No. 390226-2.
Architectural detail of Dodd’s Block on the left and Cook’s Building on the right. Taken through the window of an abandoned building across the street on Dekum & Reed Block. Probably taken in February 1939. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3997. Same subject as Negative No. 390219-3.
Architectural detail of the Dodd Building, SE corner of Front and Ankeny Streets, viewed from the Dekum and Reed Block on the west side of Front Ave. Probably taken in February 1939. Photo taken through the window of an abandoned building. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3998. Same subject as Negative No. 390219-3.
Architectural detail of the Johnson Building (left), taken through the window of an abandoned building across the street on the Dekum and Reed block. A small portion of the Willamette River is seen between the Johnson Building on the left and the Dodd Block on the right. There are signs of demolition in progress. Eastside industrial area visible in the distance. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3995.
Details of cast-iron architecture on the Johnson Building (left), taken through the window of an abandoned building across the street on the Dekum and Reed block. A small portion of the Willamette River is seen between the Johnson Building on the left and the Dodd Block on the right. There are signs of demolition in progress. Eastside industrial area visible in the distance. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3996.
Dodd Building and Cook’s block from Dekum & Reed Block at Front and Ankeny Streets. Photo taken through the window of an abandoned building. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3993.
View south down Front Avenue from Dekum & Reed block. A car turns onto Ankeny Street in the foreground. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3994.
View of Skidmore Fountain from Dekum & Reed Block, with surrounding buildings. Hotel Multnomah sign is visible on rooftop. Sign in window of New Market Block, North Wing reads Steckmest & McDougall Inc., Ship Chandlers. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3991.
View south from Sixth Avenue and Taylor Street. Public Service Building and the Congress Hotel visible at left. Pedestrians and cars in Downtown Portland. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3992.
Demolition of Opitz Building, February 5, 1939. Looking from First Avenue along Pine to Front Avenue, to the Kamm Block. Large piles of debris. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3990. For near duplicate view, see Negative No. 390205-1
The Kamm Block sits across the street from the demolition of the Opitz Building, February 5, 1939. Looking from First Avenue along Pine to Front Avenue, to the Kamm Block. The Kamm Building housed the Boxer Fixture Co. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3986. Same subject as Negative No. 390205-1.
Demolition of Opitz Building, SE corner of First Avenue and Pine Street. Two workers on the roof work on demolition. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3987. Same subject as Negative No. 390205-1.
Demolition of Opitz Building, SE corner of First Avenue and Pine Street. Two workers on the roof work on demolition. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3984. Same subject as Negative No. 390131-2.
Demolition of Opitz Building, SE corner of First Avenue and Pine Street. Two workers on the roof work on demolition. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3985. Same subject as Negative No. 390131-2.
Barnhart and Miles, and other buildings. Looking south on Front Avenue from Pine Street. A sign on the side of a building advertises the J.J. Ross Mill. A pile of debris sits on the sidewalk. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3982. Same subject as Negative No. 390120-2.
Detail from Miles Building, constructed in 1857, SW corner of Front Avenue and Pine Street. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3983. Same subject as Negative No. 381020-5.
Detail from Miles Building, constructed in 1857, SW corner of Front Avenue and Pine Street, Kamm Building visible in the background. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3980. Same subject as Negative No. 381020-5.
Cast-iron details from the Miles Building, constructed in 1857, SW corner of Front Avenue and Pine Street. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3981. Same subject as Negative No. 381020-5.
Details of Miles Building, constructed in 1857. SW corner of Front Avenue and Pine Street. Address reads “203” above doorway. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3978. Same subject as Negative No. 381020-5.
Details of Miles Building, constructed in 1857, SW corner of Front Avenue and Pine Street. Foundry mark on pilaster reads, “California Foundry SF.” Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3979. Same subject as Negative No. 381020-5.
Demolition of what is likely the Miles building, Pine Street facade. Piles of brick and debris sit on the sidewalk outside building. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3976. Same subject as Negative No. 390120-4.
Demolition of what is likely the Miles building, Pine Street facade. A man lowers a piece of lumber to the street using rope. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3977. Same subject as Negative No. 390120-4.