Photograph showing the Electric Building at 621 SW Alder Street. A caption at the bottom of the photo reads “Electric Building, corner of Broadway and Alder). A woman in a dress stands in the street to the right of the building. The top of the Oregonian building can be seen in the background.
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago.” On the right, the man is older with the caption “today.” At the bottom of both images is written “Charles Cooper – Entered service of C. & S.Ry. April 12th, 1892 as first assistant engineer in power plant. At present in charge of station ‘E’ power station P.Ry.L & P.Co.”
Group portrait of men in baseball uniforms, with one man in a suit. The front row of men is seated, while the back row stands. In the background is a field and trees. A round sign in front of the seated row reads “Portland Electric Power Co. baseball” with a triangle logo and “Club” written in the middle.
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago.” On the right, the man is older with the caption “today.” At the bottom of both images is written “J.A. Ryan.”
This photograph depicts Bertha and Goodman Bettman seated on a wooden bench in an indoor setting. Bertha wears a dark colored jacket and skirt and Goodman wears a dark suit and glasses. There is a fireplace on the right.
This photograph depicts a long shot of downtown Portland, looking east towards Mt. Tabor. The Morrison Bridge is visible, crossing the Willamette River. Hawthorne Boulevard is visible, leading to Mt. Tabor.
This photograph depicts a man seated on a porch swing outside Adalbert G. Bettman's residence located at 2247 Northwest Kearney. The man wears a dark suit and shoes, and is holding a dark hat on this lap. To the right are potted plants and vines growing up the side of a trellis.
This photograph depicts an urban street with rail tracks, a "Globe" banner, and plowed snow. The Hotel Nortonia sign is visible in the background. Hotel Nortonia had two locations- first located at 1337 SW Washington Street (now Hotel Rampano). Later the owner, Mrs. A.B. Norton, used the name for the second hotel she managed, located at 409 SW 11th Avenue (now Mark Spencer Apartments). It is unclear from the image where this photo was taken.
Photograph showing horse cars on the corner of Grand Avenue and East Morrison Street in East Portland. A wooden building can be seen on the corner, with other building visible behind. Two horse-drawn street cars can be seen at either sides of the frame, and three other horse-drawn carts with riders are visible near the center. Several men stand at the entrance to the building on the corner, looking at the camera. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame) with the caption “Horse car-line on Grand Ave and E. Morrison.” On the photo frame “Eastman, photo” is written.
Photograph of a street car on a turntable, showing two men looking at the camera. A sign attached to the front of the car states “This Car Direct to City Park” and on the top of the car is written “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson, and Chapman.” One man wears a hat and overalls, while the other is wearing a hat and a black uniform. The turntable is wooden. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame) with the caption “Dave Hunt at the Turn Table. Taken 15 years ago.”
Round portrait of the head and shoulders of a man with a mustache and uniform. He is wearing a brimmed hat with “Conductor” written across the front. Two other men in uniforms can be seen at either sides, wearing similar hats without adornment.
Round portraits of the head and shoulders of men wearing uniforms. Each photograph is in a round frame. Below the man in the center of the frame is a caption that reads “19.”
Portrait of the head and neck of a smiling man, which has been cut out and glued to a background. The caption under the man reads “The answer.” Likely the same man was photographed as a youth in PGE136-4.
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago” and “A Clerk.” On the right, the man is older with the captions “today” and “Our president.” See related image no. PGE136-5, PGE136-7.
Two Portraits of different men. The image on the left is a full length portrait of a man in work attire and hat, standing next to a chair. Under the portrait is the caption “John Chambers, 1878.” On the right is a portrait of a man wearing a suit and vest, with the caption “Jacob Miller, 1893.”
A tintype in a paper mount depicting a group of children from the Boys & Girls Aid Society taking a ride in Lester Leander Hawkin's horse-drawn wagon, Jupiter. The wagon is parked in front of the Pioneer Post Office (today the Pioneer Courthouse) in downtown Portland, Oregon. A handwritten note from the back of the paper case reads, "L. L. Hawkin's Tally-Ho "Jupiter." 34 children taking a ride."
This photograph depicts Goodman Bettman seated in an indoor setting. He wears a dark colored suit and glasses. A wooden bench and fireplace brickwork are visible in the background.
This photograph depicts Goodman Bettman, seated on a porch swing outside the Adalbert G. Bettman residence, located at 2247 Northwest Kearney in Portland, Oregon. Goodman wears a dark suit and spectacles.
This photograph depicts Bertha Bettman, seated on a chair outside the Adalbert G. Bettman residence, located at 2247 Northwest Kearney in Portland, Oregon. She wears a dark-colored dress.
This photograph depicts the Adalbert G. Bettman residence, located at 2247 Northwest Kearney. The exterior of the home, surrounding homes, and street are covered in snow.
Photograph showing a group of men in an auditorium. Several men are seated on the stage, while one stands at the front. Other suited men sit in the audience facing the stage. Two American flags are hung at either side of the stage.
Round portraits of the head and shoulders of men wearing uniforms. Each photograph is in a round frame. Below the man in the center of the frame is a caption that reads “20.” To the right of the central figure is an incomplete photograph of a trestle bridge.
Two portraits of the same man, taken twenty years apart. On the left portrait is the caption “Twenty years ago.” On the right, the man is older with the caption “today.” At the bottom of both images is written “T.W. Sullivan.”