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United Nations Victory Special Train at North Bonneville Station, Washington

Photograph of a crowd of people walking up a ramp next to an SP&S train at a train station. The train has at least 2 Pullman cars, visible on the right. Typed writing on the back of the print reads, "File 87-80. United Nations Victory Special Train at North Bonneville Station, SP&S Railway Company, June 29, 1945. Train carried over 200 delegates enroute home from United Nations Conference held San Francisco April 25 to June 26, 1945." Stamp on the back for Les T. Ordeman Photography.

Ordeman, Les T. (Leslie Thomas), 1906-1991

Alice Collins Christening the 1101 Train, Goldendale, Washington

Photographic postcard showing a young woman holding a glass bottle up to the side of the 1101 train. She wears a flapper style hat and dress and smiles for the camera. Typed writing on the back of the print reads, "Alice Collins christening the 1101, July 29, 1929." Stamp on the back reads, "Goldendale, Wash." Second stamp on the back for H.J. Turner, who was affiliated with the Oregon Railroad Association.

Oregon Electric Railway Train in Multnomah, Oregon

Photograph of an Oregon Electric Railway train passing through the community of Multnomah, Oregon. On the left, a girl sits on a bench outside a building with a sign that reads, "Postal Telegraph Office Cablegrams." A man stands on a crossing on the railroad tracks, looking away from the camera. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Multnomah, Ore, 1914, OE Ry."

Machinery for Eugene sewer contract on SP&S train

Photograph of a train carrying construction machinery on flat cars to fulfill a sewer contract in Eugene, Oregon. A sign on the side of the train reads, "These ten cars are loaded with machinery to be used by James Kennedy of Fargo, North Dakota on the $500,000.00 sewer contract at Eugene, Oregone (sic)." The name "Clark" is handwritten on the bottom of the print and this photograph was likely taken by F. Melvin Clark. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Eugene."

Clark, F. Melvin

First freight train on the Oregon Electric Railway extension

Photograph of a man standing in front of a train carrying construction machinery to fulfill a sewer contract in Eugene, Oregon. The train is on the Oregon Electric Railway. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "First freight train run on Oregon Electric extension." Second handwritten note reads, "1st freight shipment over O.E.Ry. to Eugene - 12 cars of sewer contractor's outfit."

British Columbia Railcar, West Coast Railway

Photograph of a West Coast Railway passenger railroad car. The words "British Columbia" are written on the side of the car. The adjoining railroad car is labeled, "Canadian Pacific." Typed note on the back of the print was likely written by Jack M. Holst. It reads, "I'm sorry I don't have a better photo of the car in question, but this may give you some idea. It is the car in front of the "British Columbia" in this photo taken on one of the Canadian trips a couple of years ago. Road: West Coast Rwy Assn. Remarks: N. Van., B.C." A stamp at the bottom reads, "Jack M. Holst, 12930 N.E. Tillamook, Portland 30, Oregon." [Jack M. Holst was the president of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society.]

Boarding a Train at North Bank Station, Portland, Oregon

Photograph of 3 passengers and a railroad employee boarding a train at North Bank Station in Portland, Oregon. Two women have already boarded and make their way into the railcar. They wear long white dresses with bloomers underneath and bonnets on their heads. A man accompanying them wears a suit and top hat. As he boards, he speaks to a uniformed African American railroad employee. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "North Bank Station."

Train in the Columbia River Gorge

Photograph of a westbound train traveling on the Washington side of the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. The train has a steam locomotive and has just traveled through a tunnel. To the right of the train, view looks east up the river and both sides of the gorge are visible. There is some snow on the ground. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Westbound SP&S train along Columbia River."

Two People Stand In Front of American Legion Special Train

Photograph of a man and woman standing in front of the American Legion Special train. This train carried passengers from Portland, Oregon to Louisville, Kentucky for the Annual National Convention of the American Legion in 1929. The man wears a suit and the woman wears a fur-lined coat. They look at the camera and smile. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Am. Legion Spl. train to Louisville, Sept. 25, 1929."

Jones, L. C. (Portland, Or.)

SP&S Diesel Electric Locomotive on Oregon Electric Railway

Photograph of a diesel electric locomotive on the Oregon Electric Railway. The train driver looks out the window. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "New SP&S Road Freight Diesel Electric Locomotive Placed in Service Oregon Electric Railway between Portland and Eugene. Each unit of the new locomotive weighs 230,000 pounds fully loaded, is 51 feet, 6 inches long between coupling knuckles and has a wheel base of 36 feet, 6 inches. It stands 14 feet, 9 inches high. It is equipped with two four-wheel trucks and four electric motors geared to the driving axles. The weight per driving axle is 57,500 pounds. The wheels are 40 inches in diameter. It carries 1200 gallons of fuel oil and 200 gallons of lubricating oil. The new 115 ton, 1500 horsepower units can be operated in multiples to deliver, 1500, 3000, or 4500 horsepower, depending upon the power desired for a given run." Stamp for Angelus Commercial Studio on the back of the print.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

Men's Lavatory on Train

Photograph of a men's lavatory on a train. On the left is a door with the word "Men" written over it. The door has a mirror affixed to it. On the right are 2 sinks and a mirror. There are empty chairs on both sides of the room. Handwritten label at the bottom of the print reads, "70972 Angelus."

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

Train Station in Seaside, Oregon

Photograph of a crowd of people at a train station. People stand on a long wooden platform on the left, while an SP&S train is stopped on the right. Three little girls in white dresses stand on the platform in the foreground and look at the train. In the background, a large crowd stands by the train. Handwriting on the back indicates this was taken in Seaside, Oregon. Stamp on the back for Kiser's Studio, Scenic America Company.

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Port of Seattle Grain Elevator, Seattle, Washington

Photograph of a grain elevator at the Hanford Street Terminal of the Port of Seattle, located in downtown Seattle, Washington. A train passes in front of the terminal, with several cars labeled Chicago and Northwestern Ry. A large sign on a building reads, "Port of Seattle Public Elevator." Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "1,500,000 Bu. Grain Elevator. Hanford St. Terminal." Stamp on the back for Walter P. Miller, Commercial Photographer.

Miller, Walter P.

Livestock Special Arriving in Carson, Washington

Photograph of a large group of people posing on a railroad track behind a train. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Livestock Special Arriving Carson 10/25/26 en route to North Portland for the Pacific Int'l Livestock Exp'n." A piece of paper glued to the back of the print contains additional information but a portion has been torn off. It reads, "Picture of the Livestock Special Train taken... Wash. on the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry. ... from Chicago, St. Paul and other eastern points... Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, Northern... and Spokane, Portland & Seattle Ry., with personnel... party of exhibitors of blooded livestock for the Pacific International Livestock Exposition. Seated, Front Row, reading from left to right: Eddie Murphy, Waterloo, Ia., R.H. Crozier, General Passenger... Agent, SP&S. Ry. Chas. Driscoll, St. Paul, Geo. S. Bulkley... Seattle. Second Row, standing, third from left and reading left to right - George Mooney, Ft. Dodge, Ia., Joe Simmons, Pewaukee, Wisc. E.E. Lillie, Supt. Car Service, SP&S. Ry., Miss Nan Conl... Minneapolis, Mrs. Ervin Snider, New Paris, Ind., Mrs. Frederick Murphey, Minneapolis, H.W. Byerly, General Immigration Agent, H.P., St. Paul, Harry Gorham. Morris, III., Mr. Peak, Jr. Winchester, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Peak, Winchester, Ill., Bruce Robinson, Des Moines, Ia., Mrs. J.O. Singmaster, R.E. Everley, Portland, Mr. J.O. Singmaster, Keota, Ia., Mr. and Mrs. Omar Singmaster, Keota, Ia., Frank Astroth, St. Paul, B.F. Benson, N.P. Ry., Seattle, Jack Robinson, Peterboro, N.H., Chas Larrabee, Ft. Dodge, Ia., E.A. Hopple, Livestock Agent, N.P.Ry., Spokane. Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)

Group Posing in front of Train

Photograph of a group of young women wearing dresses, posing next to a train. There are 2 men in the photograph. One man on the far left wears a bowtie and a whistle, likely the train conductor. Handwriting on the back reads, "Francis(?) Falls, Conductor." Writing on the front of the print indicates this was taken by Angelus Commercial Studio. Stamp for Angelus Commercial Studio on the back.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

SP&S Eastbound Train Along Columbia River at Beacon Rock, Washington

Photograph of an SP&S train traveling eastbound along the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge in Washington. The train passes in front of Beacon Rock. Taken from the Oregon side of the river, looking north across the river. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "File No. 26 - SP&S eastbound train along Columbia River at Beacon Rock."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

SP&S train passing a docked ship

Photograph of an SP&S train traveling next to a large body of water, possibly the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon. The train passes a port where a ship is docked. The ship's masts have all been taken down. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Credit line: Weister Co., Portland, Ore."

Weister Company

United Nations Victory Special Train, North Bonneville Station, Washington

Photograph of SP&S United Nations Victory Special Train at North Bonneville Station in the Columbia River Gorge, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "File 87-80. United Nations Victory Special Train at North Bonneville Station, SP&S Railway Company, June 29, 1945. Train carried over 200 delegates enroute home from the United Nations Conference held San Francisco April 25 to June 26, 1945." Stamp on the back for Les T. Ordeman Photography.

Ordeman, Les T. (Leslie Thomas), 1906-1991

Two Locomotives at Camp Clatsop, Oregon

Photograph of 2 locomotives at Camp Clatsop, known today as Camp Rilea, in Clatsop County, Oregon. The locomotives are numbered 161 and 150 and are outlined in white. Soldiers in uniform stand next to the trains. Many of them walk toward a row of military vehicles on the left. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Camp Clatsop, ca. 1927." Photographer's stamp on the back is illegible.

Contractor's Special to McNary Dam

Photograph of 4 men wearing hard hats and standing in front of an SP&S train. Two of the hard hats are labeled, "Visitor." They look at the camera and smile. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Left to right: Bill Harding - Mgr. A. GC., Bill Crosbie, Bill Fry, Frank Amerata. Contractor's special to McNary Dam, Thursday, June 3, 1954."

Millen Van Hoogstraaten Poses with Empire Builder

Photograph of Millen Van Hoogstraaten, conductor for the Portland Symphony Orchestra, standing on the ground next to an Empire Builder train. He rests his elbow on the back of the train next to a sign that reads, "Great Northern Empire Builder." He wears a trench coat and looks at the camera. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Millen Van Hoogstraaten, 1929." Stamp on the back for L.C. Jones, Photographic Laboratory.

Jones, L. C. (Portland, Or.)

Train Passing Through Fields near Wilsonville, Oregon

A train passing through agricultural fields near Wilsonville, Oregon. Several stacks of freshly cut grain stand in the field and there are three small buildings beside the tracks. The handwritten description from the back of the photograph reads, "Wilsonville." there is also a stamp which reads, "Photo by CREGO-301 Oregon Bldg. Portland."

Train Conductor, Engineer and Firefighter Compare Watches at SP&S Streamlined Train, Portland, Oregon

Photograph of 3 men looking at their watches on a platform at Union Station in Portland, Oregon. On the track next to them is an SP&S streamlined train no. 801. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "SP&S streamlined train no. 2 at Union Station, Portland, Ore. (Engineer, fireman and conductor comparing watches.)" Stamp on the back for Photo-Art Commercial Studios.

Photo-Art Commercial Studios (Portland, Or.)

SP&S Employee Picnic Special

Photograph of an SP&S employee picnic train at a train station. The locomotive is decorated with trees and flags, and a sign that reads, "S.P.&S. Ry. Employes (sic) Picnic." Two men are on the locomotive. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Picnic Special." Handwritten date on the back of the print indicates this was taken August 20, 1916.

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