- OrgLot151_PGE3-1
- Item
- 1920?
Photograph showing the interior of Station C in northwest Portland, near the intersection of NW 21st Avenue and NW Sherlock Avenue. Large wheeled mechanisms are visible.
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Photograph showing the interior of Station C in northwest Portland, near the intersection of NW 21st Avenue and NW Sherlock Avenue. Large wheeled mechanisms are visible.
Villa Avenue bridge at NE 90th Ave. and Glisan St.
Photograph taken at NE 90th Ave. and Glisan St. showing a recently constructed “Villa Avenue” bridge (which has been been removed). Across the dirt road, wooden structures can be seen in the distance.
Silver thaw, Sellwood water tower
Photograph showing icy water tanks on high wooden structure, with six children in winter clothing standing below. Large icicles hang from the water tank structure, and a wooden building an be seen on the left side of the frame.
Photograph taken from a high angle showing an icy city scene, with large icicles hanging from a utility pole in the foreground. Two churches can be seen in the distance. The church on the right is likely the Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Northeast Portland.
Photograph showing street scene with icy streets and electric utility lines, possibly at Washington and Park. 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 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 of an electric truck with open drivers seat and cargo area. Vehicle is parked in covered area with wood ceiling, with emergency vehicle visible behind. The name “P.R.L. & P. Co” is written on the side.
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 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.
Pole trucks at the Portland Railway, Light & Power Co.
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.
Photograph of taken at night of the western end of the Broadway Bridge showing electric lights. Also visible is the Albers Bros. Milling Co. brick building.
Photograph of taken at night of the approach to the Broadway Bridge showing electric lights and brick buildings. An automobile and pedestrians can be seen in the distance.
Broadway at night during Portland Rose Festival
Street scene photograph taken at night during the Portland Rose Festival from a high vantage point from the Electric Building at 621 SW Alder Street, looking south. Street cars and automobiles are visible on the street. Signs for “Baker Theater,” “Hippodrome” and “Hotel Stewart” are visible.
Photograph of rotary convert machinery in unidentified location.
Photograph taken at night of Northwest Steel Co shipyard, likely in Portland. Electric lighting shows large scaffolding and in-progress ships being built.
Carnation Milk electric light sign
Photograph showing buildings and electric Carnation Milk sign, likely taken near SW 6th Ave and SW Pine St. A building with “Stubbs Electric Company” written on the front can be seen to the left. The large electrified sign is mounted on a large stone building.
Rose Festival Statue of Liberty
Photograph of a Statue of Liberty reproduction for the Portland Rose Festival. The statue holds an electrified torch and strings of lights can be seen in trees. The negative appears to be a double-exposure, with an automobile parked next to the statue.
Christmas tree near SW 6th Ave. and SW Morrison St.
Photograph taken at night of a Christmas tree near SW 6th Ave. and SW Morrison St. The YMCA Building is visible to the right side of the street (SW 6th Ave and SW Taylor St), and a wooden building is visible on the left.
Electric work at corner of SW 6th Ave. and SW Morrison St.
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.
Photograph of interior of Oregon Hotel (Hotel Oregon?) showing interior architecture and furnishings. Images of people can be seen in the long exposure.
Photograph of Broadway Bridge taken at night, from the Steel Bridge.
Photograph showing Hawthorne bridge lights at night, taken from a side angle.
Photograph taken at night showing flood lights at Laurelhurst Club House. Rocking chairs and plants can be seen on the large front porch.
Photograph taken at night in Laurelhurst showing “Murphy” community residences in Laurelhurst. A sign on in the front yard says “For Sale, Inspection by Appointment, Paul C. Murphy.” Houses are illuminated by electric lights on the outside.
Photograph taken at night, looking south on SW Broadway taken near the intersection with SW Taylor St. Electric lights and signs line the street, with street car tracks and parked automobiles. A large lighted sign is strung across the street with “Hotel Oregon” written.
Night view, Terwillinger Boulevard
Photograph taken at night of street lights on Terrwilliger Boulevard. Lights can be seen lining a dirt road, with a white fence in the background.
Photograph of a land product show at armory (Portland?), showing electrical appliances. Written on the display is “Cook with Electricity,” “Do it Electrically, and “Electric Appliances.” On the left side of the frame, a large “Clackamas” sign can be seen. A “power table” and ”washer and wringer” are two of the available models.
Photograph of the Portland Ice Hippodrome (later known as the Marshall Ice Arena) at NW 20th Ave. and NW Marshall St. Taken from an angle and across a street, street car tracks cross the front of the frame and a fenced field can be seen on the right. Several automobiles are parked in front of the building. Written on a sign in the window is “V.J. Carlson General Contractor.”