Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “The Birth of Trade” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, which includes several individuals dressed in western garb, and two individuals in a canoe. Several men wearing full white outfits pose while looking at the camera.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Blazing the Trail of Steel” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, which includes two seated women in front of a train, which is emerging from a lighted tunnel. Several individuals can be seen standing on either side of the float, all of which are slightly out of focus due to exposure.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “The Gift of Many Waters” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, and includes a woman holding a small lighted utility pole.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “The Food of Kings and the King of Foods” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs adorn much of the float, and a large salmon and several individuals holding a net are visible.

Photograph of an electric float from the Portland Rose Festival from 1914, with the name “Discovery of the Columbia River” written on a sign at the front. Electric light bulbs line the float, which is in the shape of ship with “Columbia” painted on the side. Several men and women dressed in sailing attire stand on the deck of the ship while looking at the camera.

Photograph showing the interior of Station C in northwest Portland, near the intersection of NW 21st Avenue and NW Sherlock Avenue. On the generator nearest the camera is written “General Electric Company.”

Photograph of US Mail car # 1461, taken in a train yard. A man in a white uniform can be seen in the doorway of the train.

Photograph of express car # 925 from Portland Railway Light & Power Company, taken in a unidentified train yard in Portland. Tracks and another train can be seen 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 Portland bus #54, taken in front of front of large wooden house.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing large white dispatch board with system stations and substations mapped. A white sink can be seen in the corner. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Photograph taken at night showing flood lights at Laurelhurst Club House. Rocking chairs and plants can be seen on the large front porch.

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

Photograph showing snow and ice on several damaged utility poles and electric lines, with a wooden building visible in the background. Tangled electric lines can be seen trailing towards the ground on the right side of the image.

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 a Grand Avenue with a layer of snow and ice. Damaged utility poles and electric lines can be seen on the ground near the center of the frame. A truck and a group of people are gathered around the damaged pole, with other people visible further down the street. Above, numerous overlapping electric lines can be seen.

Photograph showing a Grand Avenue with a layer of snow and ice. Damaged utility poles and electric lines can be seen on the ground, with a truck and group of people behind. Above the street, numerous layers of electric lines are visible.

Photograph showing snow and ice with industrial buildings. On the left side of the frame is a brick building with “Great Northern Hotel” written on the side. Four smokestacks can be seen on the right side, as well as other large warehouse buildings.

Photograph showing snow and ice with industrial buildings. Men can be seen working and walking in the snow. On the left and right sides of the frame, numerous industrial buildings can be seen, including “Cendor White Lead.”

Photograph taken from ground level showing damaged utility poles with snow and ice. Several buildings with snow and icicles can be seen in the background, with a person walking through the snow on a road.

Photograph showing a house, utility poles, and electric lines with snow and ice. The right utility pole is leaning, and several ice-covered electric lines can be seen on the ground. Snow laden trees are visible in the background.

Photograph showing houses, utility poles, and electric lines with snow and ice. Several small trees are bent over and laden with ice, which can also be seen hanging from electric lines throughout the image.

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 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 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.

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

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 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.