Photograph showing the exterior of the six-story Platt Building at Park and Washington streets (now Southwest Park Avenue and Southwest Washington Street) in Portland. The building is now known as the Park-Washington Building. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 3 of the Development Section in the Oregon Journal Year’s End Number on Friday, December 26, 1913. The image was among a full page of photographs showing office buildings constructed in Portland in 1913. The photographs were published under the headline “Eleven Business Blocks Constructed During Year.” According to information on the page, the Platt Building was constructed at a cost of $100,000. Image note: The number 143 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower right corner of the image. The number 133 was also written on the negative, then crossed out.
Photograph showing the pleasure boat Blue Bird sailing on the Willamette River in Portland near Municipal Terminal No. 2. Crowds of passengers are visible at the bow and on the upper level of the boat. In the background is the 1894 Burnside Bridge. Image note: Light leak on negative.
Photograph of a pole derrick being used to hoist utility poles. Two men stand to the right of the derrick while looking at the camera, and a third can be seen next to a horse behind the poles. A railroad track runs along the side side of the frame.
Photograph of a horse-drawn pole derrick with seated man. A hat sits next to the man, who looks at the camera. Railroad tracks cross the frame, and a wooden building can be seen in the background.
Photograph of a pole truck hauling wooden utility poles. One individuals sits in the driver seal of the vehicle, while another sits on top of the logs at the back. Two wooden houses are next to the street, behind which an open work yard can be seen. Likely located in Portland.
This photograph depicts a street scene of Washington street in Portland, Oregon. This appears to be Southwest 3rd and Washington. Groups of people, shops, and trolley lines are visible in the photograph. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.
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 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 showing the clubhouse and surrounding grounds and walkways at the Portland Gun Club, located near southwest Gresham off Southeast 174th Avenue. See related image Nos. 376G0165 and 376G0166.
This photograph depicts the exterior of the Portland Hotel, formerly located at the city block the Pioneer Courthouse Square now occupies. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.
The tenth panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. Mount Hood is visible. Notable signs and buildings include the Pacific Coast Biscuit Co., Meier & Frank, Studebaker, and the Oregonian Building.
The eleventh panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. The Willamette River, the Morrison Street Bridge, and the Madison Street Bridge are visible. Morrison Street is visible in the bottom left corner.
A glass positive of the eleventh panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. The Willamette River, the Morrison Street Bridge, and the Madison Street Bridge are visible. Morrison Street is visible in the bottom left corner.
The eleventh panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. The Willamette River, the Morrison Street Bridge, and the Madison Street Bridge are visible. Morrison Street is visible in the bottom left corner.
A glass positive of the twelfth panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. Buildings, trees, and the Willamette River are visible.
The twelfth panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. Buildings, trees, and the Willamette River are visible.
The thirteenth panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. The hillside is visible containing trees and buildings.
The second panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. Trees, buildings, Guild's Lake, and the Willamette River are visible.
A glass positive of the second panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. Trees, buildings, Guild's Lake, and the Willamette River are visible.
The third panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. The old fairgrounds, the rail yard, and the Willamette River are visible.
The fourth panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. The Portland flour mills and the Willamette River are visible.
The fifth panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. The Willamette River and Mount Saint Helens are visible.
The sixth panel of a panorama of Portland taken from the heights west of the city looking east. Buildings, trees, and the Willamette River are visible.
