View of First Street in Portland, Oregon, in 1857 attributed to Lorenzo Lorain. The photograph shows the Union Hotel, Monnastes & David foundry, and Hop Wo Washing & Ironing. Several horse-drawn wagons are on the unpaved street in front of the buildings. Several men stand around large metal pieces in front of the foundry. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Portland, 1857. West side of First Street, between Yamhill and Morrison, showing the foundry owned by Monnastes & David, and the Union Hotel."

Black and white photograph of Second Street (now Southwest Second Avenue) in Portland. The photograph is taken from the center of the road facing north towards Alder Street (now Southwest Alder Street). It shows a street lined with 2-4 story buildings on either side. Streetcar rails run down the center of the road and a couple of horse-drawn carts are visible. One cart is turning left onto Alder Street. The Portland Savings and Commercial National Bank is visible on the left side of the street.The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. A note below the photograph reads "China Town".

Black and white photograph of a street scene in Portland. The photograph is taken from the center of of First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) towards Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street). It shows a street lined with 2-4 story buildings on either side and streetcar rails running down the of the street. A couple of horse-drawn carts are visible. People stand on the sidewalks and a child crosses the road. Signs for Uncle Myer's Money Lender, Dr. Alden - Dentist, a Tailor's, and a Furniture store are visible. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. A note below the photograph reads "First Street".

Black and white photograph of a woman sitting in a canoe in the middle of a flooded street. Men and boys stand in the street and on the sidewalks, many wearing thigh-high rubber boots. A man rides on a horse behind the woman in the canoe, and a pair of horses and a buggy are visible behind him. The water is about a foot deep. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of 1890" and "Lady in Canoe". The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Black and white photograph of Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street), looking west from First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) in Portland, Oregon. A couple inches of water covers the street and people walk along the sidewalks. The Morrison Street Bridge is visible in the background. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of 1890" and "Morrison Street, from First" The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Black and white photograph looking north on Front Street (now Southwest Naito Parkway) from its intersection with Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street). The photograph shows a street flooded with a few inches of water and lined with buildings being supported by wooden braces. People stand in the ankle-deep water and line the sidewalks on either side. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of 1890" and "Front and Morrison looking north". The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

A black and white photograph of a horse-drawn carriage at the intersection of First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) and Stark Street (now Southwest Harvey Milk Street) during the flood of February, 1890. Flood water covers half of the carriage's wheels and men stand in the water behind it. A man is driving the carriage and another sits in the back with a large, wet dog. On the side of the carriage is text that reads: "U.C. & B.T. Co.", which stands for United Carriage and Baggage Transfer Company. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "The Flood of Feb. 1890", "U.C. and B.T. Co. Bus", and "1st and Stark St." The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Black and white photograph of a carriage being pulled by two horses on Front Street (now Southwest Naito Parkway), near its intersection with Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street) in Portland, Oregon. A few inches of water covers the street. Several women sit in the carriage and a man drives it. Men stand on the street and sidewalks in the background. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of /90" and "On Front and Morrison Street" The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Black and white photograph looking south on Front Street (now Southwest Naito Parkway) from Yamhill Street (now Southwest Yamhill Street) in Portland, Oregon. The photograph is taken from the center of the street and shows a brick-paved street lined with 2-4 story buildings. The street is partially flooded with a few inches of water and the buildings are being supported by makeshift beams. People are standing on either side of the street and a horse and cart full of milk jugs is parked on the right side of the street. Signs for Saddles & Harness, Furniture, Russell & Co. and E. Cohn & Co. are visible. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "The flood of 1890" and "Front St, South from Yamhill". The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Black and white photograph of a group of men on a flooded First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) between Washington Street (now Southwest Washington Street) and Stark Street (now Southwest Harvey Milk Street) in Portland, Oregon. The men stand in knee-deep water, all looking at four duck decoys in front of them. Two men aim guns at them. Behind them, the Crystal Palace (C.F. Sliter and J.W. McNamara) with the number 104 is visible. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of Feb. 1890" and "Duck Hunting on First St." The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Black and white photograph of First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) looking north from Alder Street (now Southwest Alder Street) in Portland, Oregon. The street is lined with 2-4 story buildings and a banner for a Grand Carnival at the Exposition Building is strung across the street. People stand on the sidewalks and a horse and cart travels down the road. One man stands on stilts, others wear rubber boots. Signs for "Baths", "New York Coffee House & Restaurant", "The House Furnisher", and "Telegraphs" are also visible. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of /90" and "First and Alder, looking north." The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

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.

Photograph of a picture of a city street, possibly 5th Street (now Southwest Fifth Avenue) in Portland. The picture, taken from a high vantage, shows buildings and streetcars. The building at left may be the Meier & Frank building at 5th and Morrison. At bottom center is a sign for Moore’s Cafeteria.

Street scene with train and pedestrians. Signage on the train indicates “Sellwood” “East Moreland and Reed College” and a bridge appears in the background (potentially Hawthorne Bridge). Storefronts for business as hotels visible, such as “Hotel Wyoming” and “Palace Laundry”.

Photograph showing street scene with icy streets and electric utility lines., near SW Washington and Broadway. Several horse-drawn carts can be seen in the distance, as well as pedestrians. Icicles hang from the electric utility lines throughout the frame.

Photograph taken at night showing electric lights at the corner of SW 6th Ave. and SW. Morrison St. The Northwestern National Bank Building can be seen on the left, and the Meier & Frank Building on the right.

Street scene photograph taken during the Portland Rose Festival from a high vantage point from the Electric Building at 621 SW Alder Street, looking north. Street cars and automobiles are visible on the street. Signs for “Western Union Theater,” “Liberty Theater,” and “Bronson’s” are visible. Evergreen boughs are strung between streetlights, and two American flags hang at the front of the frame.

Street scene photograph taken during the Portland Rose Festival from street level, looking north on SW Broadway from SW Salmon Street. In the distance, the Journal Building (now Jackson Tower) is visible on the right side of the street. Several signs are strung over the street, including for the “Orpheum Vaudeville,” “Hippodrome,” “Baker Theater,” and “Liberty Theater.” Automobiles line both sides of the street, and two street cars can be seen in the distance.

Photograph showing buildings, streetcar tracks, and parked cars on Union Avenue (now Northeast Martin Luther King Boulevard) in Portland. The photograph was taken at the intersection of Union and Shaver Street (now Northeast Shaver Street), and the view is toward the south. At far left, an unidentified woman is standing on the sidewalk at the corner of Union and Shaver. On the building behind her is a sign for the Ryan Sweet Shop. Image note: The number 9 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing traffic and buildings along 6th Street (now Southwest 6th Avenue) in Portland. The view is toward the south. The intersection at center is 6th and Oak Street. At right center is the Wells Fargo Building. The tower of the Oregonian building is partially visible in the distance at right. Also visible are signs for the Virginia Hotel (lower left); the Guaranty Building (center left); the National Portland Garages (lower right); Faturo's Mens Wear (lower right); and the Columbia Theatre (arched above the street in the distance).

Photograph showing the view of traffic and buildings on Sixth Street (now Southwest Sixth Avenue) in Portland. The view is to the north. The intersection at the bottom of the image is Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street). At center right is the Meier & Frank building. The number 6 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Photograph showing traffic and buildings along Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street) in downtown Portland. The intersection at center is 6th and Morrison. At left front is Pioneer Courthouse, and at left center is the Portland Hotel. At upper right is the Northwestern National Bank Building, now known as the American Bank Building. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing traffic and buildings along 6th Street (now Southwest 6th Avenue) in Portland. The intersection toward the bottom is 6th and Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street). At lower left is the Portland Hotel, and at center left is the Northwestern National Bank Building (now the American Bank Building). At center right is the Meier and Frank Building. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph, looking toward the northwest, showing the view up North Lombard Street in Portland. The intersection at center is Lombard and North Portsmouth Avenue. Streetcar tracks run up the center of Lombard. On the building at left is a sign for O’Connor Quality Grocery. At left center is the Portsmouth Drug Company. The text “1 —“ is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing the view down Southeast Morrison Street at Southeast Grand Avenue. The photograph was taken from the center of Morrison and the view is toward the west. The photograph shows vehicles and streetcar tracks on Morrison and the buildings bordering the street. In the foreground at left is the Adrian Hotel building. Liggett’s Drug Store occupies the corner space of the ground floor. In the background at center is the John Deere Plow Company Building at Southeast 2nd Avenue and Morrison; the word “JOHN” is visible at the top.

Photograph showing buildings and parked cars along Burnside Street (now Northwest Burnside Street) in Portland. The photograph was taken from the intersection of Burnside and Broadway and the view is roughly to the east. Visible in the photograph are signs for (from far left) Brockman Printing, the D. & D. Restaurant, Arnold’s Drugs, and the Hotel Glenwood.

Photograph, taken from the center of the road, showing the view down a street, possibly Jersey Street, in St. Johns, Portland. On the side of the building at center right is a sign that reads “H. E. CLARK / THE FURNITURE MAN.” The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Photograph, taken from the center of the street, looking west on Burnside Street in Portland. The photograph was taken from approximately Third and Burnside (now Northwest Third Avenue and West Burnside Street). The photograph shows the buildings along Burnside and vehicles in motion. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.