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Portion of Portland skyline

Portion of Portland skyline looking northwest from the Beverly Hotel on SW Park and Taylor. A church steeple and a playhouse theatre are both visible.

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Eugene Cottage

Photograph of the Eugene Cottage, a convenience station built in the town square park blocks of Eugene, Oregon.

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Goose Hollow area

Goose Hollow area. Looking south along SW Sixteenth Avenue toward Jefferson Street, Portland Heights in the background. Taken from current site of Lincoln High School. Taken March 6, 1940.

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Terminal Sales Building

Nighttime view of the Terminal Sales Building, constructed in 1927, viewed from SW Yamhill and Thirteenth, looking NE. A parking lot in front of the building advertises parking for $0.15, day or night. Taken February 28, 1940.

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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.

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SW 1st Avenue and Hall Street

Houses and buildings at the intersection of SW First Avenue and Hall Street. The Hotel Harrison is visible in the background. A sign advertises Board & Room for $5.00 and Meals for $0.25. Taken October 10, 1940.

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SW 1st Avenue and Hall Street

Houses and buildings at the intersection of SW First Avenue and Hall Street. The Hotel Harrison is visible in the background. A sign advertises Board & Room for $5.00 and Meals for $0.25. Taken October 10, 1940.

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SW 1st and Hall Streets

Houses and buildings at the intersection of SW First Avenue and Hall Street. A garage is on the corner and the Hotel Harrison is visible in the background. Taken October 8, 1940.

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SW 1st and Hall Streets

Houses and buildings at the intersection of SW First Avenue and Hall Street. The Hotel Harrison is visible in the background. Taken October 8, 1940.

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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.

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Furniture and hardware shop

The D. Nemerovsky Furniture & Hardware Company on Front Avenue south of Madison Street. Photographed through an archway across the street. Taken December 14, 1939.

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Junk shop

Two men sit outside a junk shop. White identified this as SW Harrison Street, but this is more likely the St. George Hotel at SW First Avenue and Columbia Street. The shop sells ice skates, hammers, boots, and other items. A sign advertises, “Elk Rifles for Sale.” Taken December 4, 1939.

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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.

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Northwestern Electric Company

Power lines line the street outside of the Northwestern Electric Company building on N. Albina between Loring and River Streets. A large grid of power lines to the left of the building.

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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.

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