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Building being demolished on Southwest Front Avenue, Portland

Photograph showing a three-story building, in the process of being demolished on Southwest Front Avenue. A sign on the front of the building reads “Oregon Sheet Metal Works.” Decorative windows can be seen on the second and third floors (negative 7 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Hawthorne Bridge during Southwest Front Avenue building demolition

Photograph showing the Hawthorne Bridge, on the west side of the Willamette River, during the razing of Southwest Front Avenue. A set of stairs is being built from ground level, to the bridge. A cement ramp extends towards the right side of the frame, with decorative railings and embellishments (negative 9 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Boss Lunch building on Northwest Flanders Street

Photograph showing a small wooden building on the corner of NW Flanders Street and SW First Avenue. A sign on the two-story triangular building reads “Boss Lunch” (87 NW Flanders Street) which is surrounded one three sides by cobblestone streets. A large metal gas tank is visible behind the building, next to an entrance ramp for the Steel Bridge (negative 11 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Starr block at Southwest Pine Street and Southwest Front Avenue, in Portland

Photograph showing the four-story Starr Block building, at the corner of SW Pine and SW From Avenue (now SW Naito Parkway area). Decorative molding can be seen around the windows and doors, and “Starr” is written along the top floor. A smaller building next to the Starr block shows a sign for “Defiance Tea & Coffee Co.” The Starr block was demolished in 1942, and is currently the site of Tom McCall Waterfront Park (negative 3 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Southwest Front Avenue and Southwest Taylor Street

Photograph showing a street scene at the corner of SW Front Avenue and SW Taylor Street. At the left side of the frame, SW Front Avenue extends to the west, where numerous buildings and cars can be seen. On the corner, a single-story building houses “Kahn Bros. Hides & Wool,” next to “Northwestern Hardware & Plumbing Supplies” Many of these buildings were later demolished (negative 5 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Building being demolished on Front Avenue, Portland

Photograph showing the facade of a multi-story building on Front Avenue, in the process of being demolished. Decorative arches can be seen over some of the windows, and the roof of the building appears to be gone. On the front of the building is a fire escape, with “1889” over a window (negative 4 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue, Portland

Photograph showing a street scene on Front Avenue, likely looking north towards SW Ash and SW Ankeny Streets. The Dodd Block can be seen on the corner of SW Ankeny and Front Avenue. The buildings along both sides of the street feature decorative window elements and moldings (negative 7 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Boss Lunch building on Northwest Flanders Street

Photograph showing a small wooden building on the corner of NW Flanders Street and SW First Avenue. A sign on the two-story triangular building reads “Boss Lunch” (87 NW Flanders Street) which is surrounded one three sides by cobblestone streets. The Burnside Bridge can be seen in the distance, crossing the Willamette River. This building was later demolished (negative 6 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Buildings on Jersey Street?, St. Johns, Portland

Photograph, taken from the street, showing a row of buildings, in St. Johns, Portland, possibly on Jersey Street. On the building at center left is a sign for Bonham and Currier; on the building at center is a sign for the Peninsula Security. On the building at far right is a sign for the Peninsula National Bank. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Jersey Street?, St. Johns, Portland

Photograph, taken from the center of the road, showing the view down a street, possibly Jersey Street, in St. Johns, Portland. On the side of the building at center right is a sign that reads “H. E. CLARK / THE FURNITURE MAN.” The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Navy blimp over Public Service building, Portland

A United States Navy blimp from a navel air station at Tillamook, hovers over the Public Service (Pacific Power and Light) building in Portland. A large sign across the top of the building reads “Power.” A photograph from this series was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, October 27, 1943 (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Navy blimp over Oregon Journal building, Portland

A United States Navy blimp from a navel air station at Tillamook, hovers over the Oregon Journal building in Portland. A “Journal” sign can be seen along the side of the building, with a large clock at the top. A similar photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, October 27, 1943 (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

New Market Building, Southwest 2nd and Ankeny

The front and side of the New Market Building in Portland. The building has a decorative front facade with fire ladders. A sign above the street entrance reads “Multnomah Hotel Garage Parking.” Another lower sign says “Hood Tires.” A “76” gas pump and multiple cars can be seen in front (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

New building at Oregon Humane Society

Photograph taken from across a lawn, looking towards the front of a new Oregon Humane Society building. Small trees are planted in the lawn (negative 1 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

New building at Oregon Humane Society

Dogs in individual enclosures line a grassy courtyard at the Oregon Humane Society. Several dogs can be seen in the enclosures. A building surrounds two sides of the courtyard (4 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

President Truman visit to Portland

A Portland street parade celebrating a visit from President Harry Truman. A line of cars is traveling down a street lined on both sides with people. Taken from a high angle, a large United States flag hangs over the street between two buildings, with the Meier & Frank building visible on the right side (621 S.W. 5th Avenue) (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People celebrating the end of World War II in downtown Portland. Pieces of paper fly through the air, in front of the Cascade Building on S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Alder Street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 29 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Building at 1701 Southwest First Avenue, where storekeeper was murdered

Buildings and automobiles on S.W. 1st Avenue in Portland. Storekeeper George Alexoff was murdered at 1701 S.W. First Avenue in 1935 (two-story wooden building at right side of street). A story detailing the Alexoff murder was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 20, 1946 (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Building at 1701 Southwest First Avenue, where storekeeper was murdered

A two-story wooden building at 1701 S.W. First Avenue in Portland. Storekeeper George Alexoff was murdered at the building, previously home to a general store, in 1935. A story detailing the Alexoff murder was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 20, 1946 (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue Public Market building, Portland

The multi-story Public Market building, on Front Avenue in Portland. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 2 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue Public Market building and Morrison Bridge, Portland

Looking north towards S.W. Front Avenue in Portland. The Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge can be seen along the water, with the Steel Bridge in the distance. The Willamette River can be seen along the side of the road. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 5 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue Public Market building and Morrison Bridge, Portland

Looking south on S.W. Front Avenue in Portland, towards the Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge. The bridge can be seen on the left side of the frame. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 7 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue Public Market building and Morrison Bridge, Portland

Looking north on S.W. Front Avenue in Portland, towards the Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge. The Willamette River can be seen along the side of the road. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 4 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Gilbert Brothers store, Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Gilbert Brothers store, Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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