Photograph showing a decorative fountain in front of a brick building. A draped figure with raised arms holds a dish with cascading water. A wagon and ladder can be seen in the background (negative 4 of 8).

Photograph of a man on the roof of a building in downtown Portland. He is painting the letter "H" on a sign for Holmes Business College. Other buildings in downtown Portland are visible in the background. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Holmes Bus. Coll."

Photograph, taken from the side, showing the exterior of the ornate entrance to the Kamm block on Pine Street (now Southwest Pine Street) between Front and First in Portland. Above the doorway is a balcony; just below the balcony are two male figures carved to look as though they are supporting the balcony on their backs. A cropped version of this photograph was part of a two-page spread in the Oregon Journal’s Sunday magazine on February 26, 1928. The spread, on Pages 4 and 5, was devoted to a story by Wallace S. Wharton about the history of the Portland waterfront and the buildings on First and Front streets. Wharton reflected on the changes that would occur as a result of the construction, then in progress, of Portland’s west-side harbor wall and redevelopment of the waterfront. He noted that many of the “stately old buildings along First and Front streets face destruction, or remodeling to such an extent that the reminiscent charm of their present environment will be lost.” Accompanying the story were 15 photos, primarily of buildings in the area. Across the top of the spread was the headline “IN THE PATH OF CIVIC PROGRESS — STRUCTURES OF ANOTHER DAY.” Below the headline on Page 4 was the subheading “Splendid Bits of Old Architecture Once Called Equal of Finest in Gotham of the Same Period.” Below the headline on Page 5 was the subheading “Waterfront Development Gives New Significance to Portland’s Old-Time Business Center.” This photograph had the following caption: “Attractive entry to Kamm Block built in 1884.” See related image Nos. 371N5379, 371N5380, 371N5384, 371N5385, 371N5397, 371N5418, and 371N5470, which were published on the same spread.

Exterior photograph of two-story brick building and brick garage structure. Several train cars can be seen in the garage, as well as a train track on right side. In background is a white house.

Photograph showing a line of cars parked next to the the Sea Wall Public Market building at Southwest Front Avenue and Southwest Yamhill Street in Portland. Also see image No. 372A1131, which may be related.

Photograph showing the Sea Wall Public Market building at the corner of Southwest Front Avenue and Southwest Yamhill Street in Portland. Also see image No. 372A1137, which may be related.

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.

Photograph, taken from a high angle and looking toward the southeast, showing buildings in downtown Portland and the Hawthorne Bridge in the distance. In the foreground is the building occupied by the Jenning's furniture store at 5th and Washington streets (now Southwest 5th Avenue and Southwest Washington street). In the distance at center, just to the right of the bridge, is the Yeon Building.

A Portland street parade celebrating a visit from President Harry Truman. A line of cars is traveling down a street lined on both sides with people. Taken from a high angle, a large United States flag hangs over the street between two buildings, with the Meier & Frank building visible on the right side (621 S.W. 5th Avenue) (negative 2 of 2).

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in downtown Portland. Several businesses are visible, including the Congress Hotel, a Lincoln Mercury car dealership, and a battery shop. An automobile is parked in the left foreground and its license plate indicates the year 1947. There is a large tree on the sidewalk. Handwriting on negative reads, "Portland, Oregon. Christian 11-833."

A low angle view of Portland and the Willamette River surrounded by 40 vignettes of structures in the city. Part of Kuchel & Dresel's Pacific Views series.

Looking west at the Portland waterfront from the east side of the Willamette River. Several industrial buildings, with the west hills rising in the background. Wooden pilings in the Willamette River in the foreground.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing an aerial view of Portland University, known today as the University of Portland. There are several buildings and large fields. A portion of the Willamette River is visible at the top of the frame. Handwriting on negative reads, "Portland University - Portland, Ore. Christian 11-855A." This phrase is written twice on the negative.

Photograph showing a rooftop view of Portland.

Photograph taken from a high angle showing buildings in Portland.

Photograph, taken from one corner, showing a one-story building, possibly a warehouse. A truck with the words “Portland Provision Co.” on the side is parked at the front of the building.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing electric meters and phone system. Two desks can be seen, as well as a clock and ceiling light. A board on the far wall shows station and substations names. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing large white dispatch board with system stations and substations mapped. A white sink can be seen in the corner. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing load dispatchers, which were first operated in 1912. The far desk holds numerous devices, and an “Oregon Life” calendar hangs on the wall. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing load dispatchers, which were first operated in 1912. The far desk holds numerous devices, including a telephone system. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing large white dispatch board with system stations and substations mapped. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Photograph of the Portland Electric Building taken from a high angle. Pedestrians and automobiles line the streets, on which multiple street car tracks can be seen. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

A photograph, taken from a high vantage point, showing apartment buildings and Multnomah Stadium in west Portland. Several tall apartment buildings can be seen up slope from the stadium, one of which appears to be recently constructed (negative 1 of 1).

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.

Street view of Piedmont car barn building at North Killingsworth Street and North Mississippi Avenue, showing two individuals in suits standing in front. A packed dirt street runs in front of the building, with a white wooden building seen on the right side. Numerous wooden poles and power lines can be seen throughout the image, as well as a wooden water tower in the distance.

Photograph of a picture showing the Grand Central Public Market building at 808 Southeast Morrison Street in Portland.