Photograph showing a street scene near the corner of SE Stark Street and SE 80th Avenue, in the Montavilla neighborhood. Signs along Stark Street can be seen for Dickson Drug Co., First National Bank, and Jack’s Market. Also visible on the right side of the street is a large sign for Wilson’s (?), on the corner of SE Stark Street and SE 80th Avenue (negative 1 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

Teenagers with bicycles stand outside a storefront on SE Stark Street in Montavilla. Many are wearing pocketed aprons holding newspapers (negative 11 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

A man stands next to sections of vertical lumber at a shop on Montavilla. Some of the wood appears to be cut for trim (negative 10 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

Cactus plants in a greenhouse building, likely at 333 SE 82nd Avenue. Cactus can be seen on tables throughout the space, with several large varieties next to a window. Outside, a tavern building can be seen (negative 13 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

A man (likely William Bjorkman) holds a potted cactus while standing next to a table with a variety of other cacti. He appears to be in a greenhouse, likely at 333 SE 82nd Avenue (negative 12 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

Two women push strollers on SE Stark Street on Montavilla. To their right is the First National Bank building, at the corner of SE 80th Avenue and SE Stark Street (negative 14 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

A storefront display at Sussman's in Montavilla. Rows of shoes are displayed with prices in the corner window (likely SE Stark Street) (negative 15 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

Photograph showing a view of Mount Hood and surrounding mountains from the Montavilla neighborhood and Mt. Tabor. Taken from a hillside, a street is curving below into a neighborhood (SE Washington Street?) (negative 2 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

Two women walk on a sidewalk next to a child pushing a small baby stroller. Next to them in a fountain shop building (Wilsons?), likely at the corner of SE Stark Street and SE 80th Avenue (negative 7 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

A child wearing a leather pilots cap stands on a corner holding an Oregon Journal newspaper. Next to him is a stand with other newspapers, which has been placed in front of a store window. On the window is “Kodaks” (negative 8 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

Two men stand in front of what appears to be a sidewalk display of onions and potatoes. One man holds an onion in his hand and is wearing an work apron. The display is in front of glass store windows. People can be seen in the background on the sidewalk (negative 5 of 17). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Montavilla district.

The back side of a broadside produced for the Hart-Royal Co. advertising plots of land for sale in Mount Tabor Villa. The neighborhood is part of today’s Montavilla neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. The broadside gives details about the new neighborhood and how to purchase land.

An aerial view, looking southeast, showing Mt. Tabor in Portland, and the surrounding neighborhoods. A rounded reservoir is on a hillside, with a large rectangle one visible below. Tree-covered Kelly Butte can be seen in the distance. Photographed with a K-25 camera (negative 9 of 14).

Group portrait showing men in front of a small wooden building. Several men sit or stand at ground level, while others are on a raised wooden porch. Some of the men are wearing uniforms. A caption reads “Mt. Tabor waiting room at 69th Street in 1892 – Andy Richmond, T. Frack, ‘Mike’ Brady, ‘Mike’ McNeary.’” At the bottom right of the photograph is written “Emery, Artist.” (Image note: negative is broken at lower right corner).

The front side of a broadside produced for the Hart-Royal Co. advertising plots of land for sale in Mount Tabor Villa. The neighborhood is part of today’s Montavilla neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. The broadside includes a birds-eye view map, a plat map of available plots for purchase, and a map of Portland showing the neighborhood in relation to the rest of the city.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in the Montavilla neighborhood of Portland, Oregon. Taken from the middle of the street, and looking west toward Mount Tabor. Parked automobiles line the street and there are signs for Safeway, Fred Meyer, and other businesses. Handwriting on negative reads, "Montavilla Portland, Oregon. Christian 11-201."