Photograph of a Marion Steam Shovel cutting through a loose dirt hillside. Trees and stumps are visible at the edge of the hill. Men pose with the steam shovel while looking at the camera. On the side of the machine is written “Marion, C.J. Cook Co., Portland Oregon.”

Photograph of a steam shovel cutting through a loose dirt hillside in between Cottrell and Sandy River. Men stand next to the steam shovel looking at the camera.

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.”

Photograph taken from a side angle of a wooden and metal trestle bridge over the Molalla River. A person can be seen standing at the top of a hill in the distance. Railroad tracks appear to pass over the bridge.

Photograph showing a group of people posing with four railroad trains. All the individuals are looking at the camera, and a train garage building can be seen in the background. On the left side of the image, a man holds a baby in front of the train with “4” painted on. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame).

Group portrait showing men in front of a small wooden building. Several men sit or stand at ground level, while others are on a raised wooden porch. Some of the men are wearing uniforms. A caption reads “Mt. Tabor waiting room at 69th Street in 1892 – Andy Richmond, T. Frack, ‘Mike’ Brady, ‘Mike’ McNeary.’” At the bottom right of the photograph is written “Emery, Artist.” (Image note: negative is broken at lower right corner).

Photograph showing a night crew at the Sellwood car barn, with car #1093. The group is looking at the camera while standing in front of the train car. Two men stand on a step in the doorway, while others stand at ground level. All men are wearing work clothes, including either jackets or overalls.

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.

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 taken at night of Northwest Steel Co shipyard, likely in Portland. Electric lighting shows large scaffolding and in-progress ships being built.

Photograph of a train station exit at Oaks Park in Portland. To the right, a hillside leads down to the water, and a wooded hill is visible is the distance. The sign on the wooden structure has the name “Oaks Park” painted on the top. An additional sign at the right side of the image says “Oregon Yacht Club”.

Photograph of the Oaks Park ticket office, a long wooden building with a slatted fence at the front. Tow ticket windows are visible, with “pay car fare here” written on signs. A large wooden promenade is at the front of the building, extending towards the photographer. Two decorative tree-shape electric lights are visible.

Photograph of the Oaks Park ticket office, a long wooden building with a slatted fence at the front. Tow ticket windows are visible, with “pay car fare here” written on signs. A large wooden promenade is at the front of the building, extending towards the photographer. Three decorative tree-shape electric lights are visible.

Photograph of a sightseeing car seen on a city street. On the car is written “Observation car ‘Seeing Portland’” and “Daily Washington and Fifth Streets.” On the right side of the image, a lighted sign for Hotel Del Majo can be seen.

Photograph taken during a flood in February of 1890, showing an old Station A building in Oregon City surrounded by moving water. In the foreground of the frame a wooden waterwheel is visible. An older paper frame can be seen around the edge of the photograph.

Photograph of car #341, taken in unidentified train yard. Signage on train indicated “N and S Portland” with clearly marked entrance and exit doors.

Photograph showing open train car #221 in front of a multi-story wooden building. Train tracks can be seen in front of the car.

Photograph of interior of Oregon Hotel (Hotel Oregon?) showing interior architecture and furnishings. Images of people can be seen in the long exposure.

Street view of Piedmont car barn building at North Killingsworth Street and North Mississippi Avenue, showing two individuals in suits standing in front. A packed dirt street runs in front of the building, with a white wooden building seen on the right side. Numerous wooden poles and power lines can be seen throughout the image, as well as a wooden water tower in the distance.

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.

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 of an electric float in the shape of a ship from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Commerce” written on a sign at the front. The side of the ship has “Princess Mary” written on the side. Several individuals pose on the float looking at the camera.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Life on the Plains” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, which includes a horned oxen and and three women on horses. People viewing the floats stand along the road in the background.