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Streetcar and buildings on 1st Avenue

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.

White, Minor

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

Intersection of SW Front and Madison

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.

White, Minor

Intersection of SW Front and Madison

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.

White, Minor

Streetcar on SW Front and Madison Streets

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.

White, Minor

Miles Building details

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.

White, Minor

Barnhart and Miles Buildings

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.

White, Minor

Scene at Sixth Avenue and Taylor Street

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.

White, Minor

Johnson Building details

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.

White, Minor

Johnson Building details

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.

White, Minor

Building demolition

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.

White, Minor

Miles Building details

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.

White, Minor

Miles Building details

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.

White, Minor

Opitz Building demolition

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.

White, Minor

Skidmore Fountain

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.

White, Minor

Front Avenue cast-iron buildings

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.

White, Minor

Miles Building details

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.

White, Minor

Miles Building details

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.

White, Minor

Opitz Building demolition

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.

White, Minor

Opitz Building demolition

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.

White, Minor

Front Avenue cast-iron buildings

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.

White, Minor

Building demolition

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.

White, Minor

Barnhart Building demolition

Miles Building demolition, Front and Pine Streets. Bricks are stacked on the sidewalk. Attached to the same strip of film as Negative No. 3989.

White, Minor

Men on sidewalk outside Spear Linoleum Company

A group of men smoke and eat food on the sidewalk in front of the Spear Linoleum Company on SW Front and Madison Streets. A cast-iron balcony is on the second floor of the building. Taken December 4, 1939.

White, Minor

Intersection of SW Third Avenue and Oak Street

Intersection of SW Third Avenue and Oak, looking north. Ainsworth Bank on left, Worchester Building on right. Large signs advertise the drugstore and various products sold there. The J.J. Jaffee Clothing Co. is across the street. A part of the Great Light Way arch is visible. Taken May 7, 1939.

White, Minor

Great Light Way Arch with Ainsworth Bank Building

The Great Light Way arch over the intersection of SW Third Avenue and Oak Street. Ainsworth Bank Building in the background. Signs at the drugstore include “Bromo-Seltzer for Headaches,” and “Shur-Shot Corn Remedy.” Also signs for “Tailors/Cleaners” and “Eat Walt’s Lunch.” Taken May 4, 1939.

White, Minor

Front Avenue, Allen and Lewis Block

The Allen and Lewis Block’s Couch Street facade, photographed from Front Avenue. Masts from a ship rise into the air from the Willamette River. View of the ship is blocked by piles of lumber on the waterfront. A large smokestack is also visible between two buildings. In the distance are buildings for Sears and Northwestern Ice & Cold Storage. Taken April 30, 1939.

White, Minor

New Market Theater

New Market Theater, from Second Avenue. Sign on top of building reads, “New Market Block. 1872.” Exterior of bottom floor is painted white. Taken April 30, 1939.

White, Minor

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