Multnomah County (Or.)

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45.54687, -122.41534 Map of Multnomah County (Or.)

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Multnomah County (Or.)

29 Collections results for Multnomah County (Or.)

Cable car at Chapman and Jefferson

Photograph showing cable car function at Jefferson and Chapman. Three cable cars and numerous individuals are visible. In the background, several wooden houses can be seen. On the front of the center car is written “Portland Heights” and on the side of the rightmost train “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson, and Chapman.” The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame) with the caption “Junction Pt. At Chapman and Jefferson 15 years ago – All cable cars.”

Vancouver substation, moving

Photograph showing a cement building being moved via wooden dowels. The round wooden dowels are on top of other layers of cut wood. Several men stand around the building, and utility poles and electric lines can be seen along the left side of the image.

Vancouver substation, during construction, showing framework for first floor and new sub foundation

Photograph showing a construction area, with wooden flooring, a wooden tower, and a chute extending towards the center of the frame. Wooden buildings can be seen in the background and to the left of the construction area, and a labeled measuring stick is leaning against a building also near the center of the frame.

Cantebury Castle, Portland, Circa 1930

Photograph of Canterbury Castle under construction. The private residence was built with a stone facade designed to look like a castle. The building was also known as the Arlington Castle. Wooden scaffolding is visible on the front and side of the building.

Cornerstone setting ceremony, East side post office - with James Farley, Leslie Scott, Governor Martin, Nan Wood Honeyman

Photograph showing the opening of the new United States Post Office building, at “East Portland Station - Portland Oregon,” located at the corner of S.E. Yamhill St. and S.E. 7th Avenue. A crowd of people stand in front of the building, looking towards a podium in front of the doors (negative 8 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport City, dismantling apartment building

An apartment building in Vanport City, after being dismantled following the end of World War II. Two chimneys can be seen amid piles of wooden debris, with workers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 25, 1946 (negative 1 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire damage at Omar Spencer home, Sauvie Island

People standing in front of the burned home of Omar Spencer on Sauvie Island. Two brick chimneys can be seen behind the group with smoke and burned wood in the background. From left to right: Omar C. Spencer Jr., Mrs Thomas J. Machoney, her son Michael Mahoney, Omar C. Spencer, and his wife. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 5, 1950 (negative 1 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire damage at Omar Spencer home, Sauvie Island

Fire fighters at the burned home of Omar Spencer on Sauvie Island. One man holds a fire house, spraying water towards smoking debris. Two standing chimneys can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 5, 1950 (negative 2 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire damage at Omar Spencer home, Sauvie Island

The burned home of Omar Spencer on Sauvie Island. Two chimneys can be seen in the debris, above a lower basement. Smoke and burned wood can be seen throughout the scene. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 5, 1950 (negative 3 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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