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.

Twelve men pose around a fire truck in Mt. Angel, Oregon. They wear suits and matching fireman's caps. "M.A.F.D." is painted on the side of the truck. See related image 158.

Photograph showing a group of unidentified people standing in two rows outside Portland City Hall, possibly at a fire chiefs’ convention. Most of the people in the photograph are wearing suits and ties; some are in uniform. On the building behind them is a banner with an emblem and the words “FIRE CHIEFS WELCOME” on it. See related image No. 371N3058. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph showing a group of unidentified men in uniform, probably firefighters, standing in the street outside a building and holding a rescue net attached to a circular frame.

Photograph showing two unidentified men, possibly firefighters, handling an H-H Inhalator device. They are kneeling next to the device and a group of unidentified men partially outside the frame are gathered around them. The man at right is carrying protective breathing equipment on his back. See related image Nos. 371N4066, 371N4067, 371N5570, 371N5571, 371N5572, and 371N5573.

Photograph showing unidentified firefighters standing next to a fire truck and putting on protective breathing equipment. See related image Nos. 371N4065, 371N4066, 371N5570, 371N5571, 371N5572, and 371N5573. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph, taken from behind, showing five unidentified firefighters wearing protective breathing equipment walking into a building. A cloud is billowing from the doorway of the building. See related image Nos. 371N4065, 371N4066, 371N4067, 371N5570, 371N5571, and 371N5572.

Photograph showing four unidentified firefighters walking out the door of a building. A cloud is billowing out the door of the building, and all four men are wearing goggles and protective breathing equipment. See related image Nos. 371N4065, 371N4066, 371N4067, 371N5571, 371N5572, and 371N5573.

Photograph showing an unidentified firefighter in profile, facing to the right. He is wearing goggles, a cap, and protective breathing equipment. A cloud is billowing out of a doorway in the background. See related image Nos. 371N4065, 371N4066, 371N4067, 371N5570, 371N5572, and 371N5573.

Full-length portrait of six unidentified people, four women and two men, standing in a row next to a building. The man on the left is wearing a uniform, probably a firefighter’s uniform.. Each person has a medal pinned to his or her clothing. The photograph may have been taken at a fire chiefs’ convention. See related image No. 371N3060.

Photograph showing an unidentified man, possibly a firefighter, on a ladder extending horizontally over a crowd of people standing in the street, probably in downtown Portland. A brass band is in the background on the right. A sign for a Charles F. Berg store is visible on a building in the background on the left.

Photograph showing a group of unidentified men, possibly firefighters, with an H-H Inhalator device. The two men kneeling at center are handling the device, and the others are gathered around them, watching. Three of the men at left are wearing uniforms. Several others are carrying protective breathing equipment. See related image Nos. 371N4065, 371N4067, 371N5570, 371N5571, 371N5572, and 371N5573.

Photograph showing an unidentified firefighter in profile, facing to the right. He is wearing goggles, a cap, and protective breathing equipment. Several other men, also wearing protective equipment, are visible in the background. See related image Nos. 371N4065, 371N4066, 371N4067, 371N5570, 371N5571, and 371N5573.

Four firefighters have their backs turned to the camera as they watch flames and smoke rise into the dark sky in the background. This image was likely taken by staff of the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News circa 1965 - 1968.

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.

Photograph showing fire trucks parked outside a building on Pine Street at Second in Portland (now Southwest Pine Street and Southwest Second Avenue). A ladder extends from one of the trucks to the roof of the building, and several firefighters are carrying a hose up the ladder. Two more men are standing on the roof of the building. A related photograph, image No. 373G458, was published on Page 7 of a special year-end section in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, December 27, 1913. That photograph was one of seven published under the headline “Portland Affords Adequate Protection Against Fire.” The photographs accompanied a story about the expansion and cost of the fire department and the number of fire alarms in 1913. Also see additional related image No. 373G0456. Image note: The number 120 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The number 132 was also written on the negative, then crossed out.

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.

Two firefighters kneeling beside a carafe of coffee taking a break during recovery efforts following an explosion at the Signal Fireworks Company warehouse near SE 84th Avenue and Powell Boulevard. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on July 6, 1958 (negative 10 of 10).

A fire prevention parade in downtown Portland. Several fire fighters ride on a truck for the Portland Auxiliary Fire Service, followed by other fire trucks. A pedestrian walks along the side of the street at the right side of the frame (negative 5 of 8).

A crowd gathered at S.W. 16th Avenue and S.W. Salmon Street in Portland, watching fire fighters battle a blaze at the Blaser-Unden company. Smoke pours from the upper windows of the two-story building, as fire fighters spray water and climb upwards (negative 3 of 10).

Fire fighters spraying water into the upper story of the Blaser-Unden company building at S.W. 16th Avenue and S.W. Salmon Street in Portland. Smoke pours from the upper windows of the building, as several fire fighters climb high ladders (negative 5 of 10).

Three unidentified members of the Portland fire department repairing a stack of dolls during the annual Toy and Joymaker salvage event to repair toys to distribute to area children at Christmas (negative 5 of 5).

Medic Kenneth C. Garber treating the eyes of fire fighter H.L. Gray, after a fire at the Sharff furniture warehouse and Central Supply building, at S.W. Front Avenue and S.W. Yamhill Street in Portland. Ted Hahn watches from the right side of the frame. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, September 21, 1949 (negative 9 of 9).

Fire fighters inspect a damaged boat, owned by Dr. John Kuratli, after a fire at Wally’s Marine Service in Lake Oswego. The boat and adjacent building are visibly charred. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, February 24, 1950 (negative 6 of 9).

A fire fighter carries a tank and sprayer during a forest fire in the Mill Plain area. Flames can be seen leaping from a log, while the man sprays what appears to be water from the hand-held nozzle. Burned trees and smoke are in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 3, 1950 (negative 6 of 14).

A fire fighter uses a shovel to move burning embers during a fire in the Mill Plain area. Small flames can be seen in front of the man, with drifting smoke in the distance among burned trees. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, June 3, 1950 (negative 7 of 14).

Fire fighters at the burned building of the Products Engineering Company in Portland. The stand on top of a rubble pile in a doorway. Smoke can be seen drifting in the background (negative 2 of 8).

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).