Photograph of a metal railroad bridge crossing a logged ravine, taken from a nearby hill. Stumps and a wooden fence can be seen at the bottom of the bridge, as well as electric and transmission lines.
Photograph showing the entire day force for the cable railway in 1893. Men in suits and uniforms stand in front of a cable car with “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson, and Fifteenth” written on the side. Behind the cable car is a decorative wooden garage building. Along the bottom of the photograph, a typed caption reads “Entire day force of cable railway employees in 1893. John Cox, J.G. Mann, Dick Gregory are in the crowd.”
Full length portrait of Ed. Hutchison in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record.
Full length portrait of a man in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “G. Buchholz.” To the left is another description of another individual (F. Hammond) with incomplete portrait.
Full length portrait of a man in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “M. McNeary.”
Full length portrait of a man wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “A. Aiken.” A small portion of another portrait be seen at the right side of the frame.
Full length portrait of T. Frack wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record (incomplete). A caption under the portrait reads “T. Frack.” To the right, another portrait of an unidentified man can be seen.
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.”
Full length portrait of G. McBreen in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. To the left additional information about another photographed individual, W. Merriman can be seen.
Full length portrait of J. Daly in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record (incomplete). At the bottom of the frame, a small portion of another portrait is visible.
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.”
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.
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.
Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “The Tribute of the Forests” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, and several individuals in western garb are posing and looking at the camera.
Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Apple Blossom Time in Oregon” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs and large apples adorn much of the float, and several individuals pose while looking at the camera. Flowers line the top of the float.
Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Portland Land of the Roses” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs and large roses adorn much of the float, and several individuals pose while looking at the camera.
Street scene photograph taken during the Portland Rose Festival from street level, looking north on SW Broadway from SW Salmon Street. In the distance, the Journal Building (now Jackson Tower) is visible on the right side of the street. Several signs are strung over the street, including for the “Orpheum Vaudeville,” “Hippodrome,” “Baker Theater,” and “Liberty Theater.” Automobiles line both sides of the street, and two street cars can be seen 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 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 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 of a freight house in Oregon City for the Willamette Valley Southern Railway Company (W.V.S.RY.) next to a train and railroad tracks. A train sits next to the building with “W.V.S.RY.” written on the side, and a wooden house can be seen in the background.
Photograph of a depot at Mt. Angel for the Willamette Valley Southern Railway Company (W.V.S.RY). Buildings, including St. Mary Catholic Church with steeple, can be seen next to the depot. In the distance, several people can be seen, including one next to the depot looking at the camera (image note: corner of glass negative is broken).
