Photograph showing the memorial to Portland Fire Chief David Campbell and the surrounding buildings, occupied by automotive businesses. The monument features a bronze bas-relief of Campbell set into a limestone base above a fountain. The memorial is between Southwest Alder Street and Southwest 18th and 19th avenues. Campbell was killed on June 26, 1911, while fighting a fire at the Union Oil distribution plant. A cropped version of this photograph was one of 13 that were published on Page 1, Section 2, of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 10, 1929. The photographs were part of a “motorlog” describing a car trip around Portland to view public art. The spread included photographs of the statues and the car driven on the trip; a map of the route; and a story, headlined “Memorials Grace City / Notable Works of Art Adorn Parks and Plazas of Portland, as Motorlog Shows.” The photographs were published under their own headline and subheading: “Portland’s Statues Viewed Via Motor / Delightful Drive in Reo Flying Cloud over Route that Includes Locations of Twelve of Portland’s Art Treasures.” The tour began and ended at the Journal Building at Southwest Broadway and Yamhill in downtown Portland. The Campbell memorial was stop number 8 on the trip. See related image Nos. 371N5421, 371N5461, 371N2898, 371N2899, 371N2900, and 371N2901, which were also part of the spread.

Dinah Shore helps members of the Portland fire department repair dolls during the annual Toy and Joymaker salvage event to repair toys to distribute to area children at Christmas (negative 1 of 5).

Dinah Shore helps members of the Portland fire department repair dolls during the annual Toy and Joymaker salvage event to repair toys to distribute to area children at Christmas (negative 2 of 5).

Head and shoulders portrait, taken in December 1927, of Portland fire marshal Edward Grenfell. He is in uniform and is facing front. Grenfell became chief of the Portland Fire Bureau on January 1, 1928. The name “Grenfell” is written on the negative and is visible on the right side of the image. See related image No. 371N0994.

A damaged building and sidewalk after an explosion at the U.S. National Bank at S.E. Grand Avenue and S.E. Alder Street in Portland. A large hole has been blown into the sidewalk, with bank records scattered throughout the scene. A fire fighter stands at the edge of the hole holding a hose. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, March 21, 1951 (negative 5 of 17).

People stand outside a building after an explosion at the U.S. National Bank at S.E. Grand Avenue and S.E. Alder Street in Portland. A crane can be seen at the right side of the frame, behind a group of fire fighters. A man in overalls is pointing. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, March 21, 1951 (negative 2 of 17).

Exterior of case containing 2 portraits of unidentified man and woman, possibly members of the Nehemiah Doane family. Case is a union case made of thermoplastic, featuring a heroic fireman motif. Legacy collection records indicate the case was made after 1857.

Firefighters spray water on train cars as the Copeland Lumber Co. (N.E. 42 and Halsey) building burns in the background. (negative 4 of 7).

Firefighters spray water into a burning building at Copeland Lumber Co. (N.E. 42 and Halsey). Stacks of lumber are behind them (negative 6 of 7).

The interior of the Alaska Junk Company during a fire, on S.W. Sheridan Street in Portland. Stacks of metal and wood can be seen throughout the room, with fire fighters spraying water upwards towards the ceiling. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, February 20, 1952 (negative 11 of 14).

Fire fighters at the scene of a fire at the Alaska Junk Company in Portland, on S.W. Sheridan Street. Metal and wooden debris is behind the group, as another fire fighter can be seen pulling a fire hose at the right side of the frame. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, February 20, 1952 (negative 10 of 14).

A photographer runs away as fire fighters battle a blaze at the Alaska Junk Company, on S.W. Sheridan Street. Fire hose have been laid down an alleyway between warehouse buildings, where a group of fire fighters can be seen spraying water. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, February 20, 1952 (negative 2 of 14).

Burned debris at the Alaska Junk Company in Portland, on S.W. Sheridan Street. Fire fighters can be seen between two building spraying water from a hose. Smoke drifts throughout the scene. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, February 20, 1952 (negative 7 of 14).

Firefighters at a the Crowder Shingle company at 8414 N. Vancouver Avenue in Portland. One man is spraying water at a recently burned structure with a collapsed roof. A story referencing this fire was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, December 11, 1944 (negative 2 of 6).

Firefighters at a the Crowder Shingle company at 8414 N. Vancouver Avenue in Portland. One man is spraying water at a recently burned structure with a collapsed roof. A story referencing this fire was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, December 11, 1944 (negative 1 of 6).

People battling a fire at the Fry Roofing Company at 3750 Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. Several men can be seen spraying water towards the blaze. Burned wood and metal braces can be seen along the left side of the frame. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 4 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, March 20, 1944 (negative 1 of 12).

People battling a fire at the Fry Roofing Company at 3750 Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. A fireman is pulling a hose towards a pile of debris, and smoke can can be seen throughout the scene. This photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, March 20, 1944 (negative 2 of 12).

Fire fighters on the side of building, during a fire at Gilbert Brothers furniture, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue in Portland. Smoke can be seen pouring out of the upper floors (negative 6 of 9).

Fire trucks outside a burning building at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue in Portland, during a fire at the Gilbert Brothers furniture store. Fire fighters can be seen on ladders extending from the trucks, while smoke pours from upper levels of the building (negative 8 of 9).

A crowd gathers to watch a fire at the Gilbert Brothers furniture store in Portland, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue. Smoke surrounds the building, and fire fighters and ladders can be seen on the side of the building. The Public Market building, on Front Avenue, can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 9).

Fire fighters on a ladder at the Gilbert Brothers furniture store, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue in Portland. Smoke can be seen pouring out of several arched windows on an upper floor (negative 7 of 9).

Fire fighters climbing fire escape stairs at the Gilbert Brothers store in Portland, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue. Smoke can be seen on the upper floors of the building. A large sign on the side of the building reads “Gilbert Furniture” (negative 1 of 9).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. People stand in a line holding a firehouse, which is spraying towards the burned building. The outside wall appears to be partially destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 6 of 11).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. A fireman is standing on a firetruck, from which a stream of water is being directed at the burning building. Flames can be seen along the top of the building. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 10 of 11).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. A fireman is standing on a firetruck, from which a stream of water is being directed at the burning building. Flames can be seen along the top of the building. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 4 of 11).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. People are standing in front of the building, looking upwards at flames burning on an upper floor. Painted over the doorway of the building is “Iron Fireman Mfg. Co.” Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 5 of 11).

A night photograph showing firefighters at a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. The three men are standing on top of a fire truck, directing a stream of watch towards the building. destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 8 of 11).

Fire fighters at the Manchester Building (311 S.W. 5th Avenue) in Portland, during a fire. The group stands outside the building as smoke pours out of a burned doorway. At the left side of the frame is a neon sign for “Shannon & Co.” A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, September 16, 1950 (negative 2 of 5).