Exterior view of the Poultry Building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. The Spanish Colonial Revival style building has arched windows and busts of roosters on the walls that double as flag stanchions. A bed of flowers can be seen in the foreground.
A view of the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, Oregon showing the Poultry Building on the left hand side of the image and the Horse Stadium on the right. A circular sidewalk is visible in the foreground with plantings in the middle.
Exterior view of the Poultry Building at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. The Spanish Colonial Revival style building has arched windows and busts of roosters on the walls that double as flag stanchions. A bed of flowers can be seen in the foreground.
Interior view of a building at the Oregon State Fair. The interior is filled with flowers and other plants. Various exhibits are visible on two levels, including for the G. F. Johnson Piano Co., H. L. Stiff Furniture Co., Santiam Woolen Mills, and the U.S. Indian School. People can be seen walking through the space and looking at the exhibits.
Exterior view of a building on the Oregon State Fairgrounds. Stairs lead up to an arched walkway with tall grasses planted in front. Flagpoles are visible coming out of the roof.
A copy photograph of an unidentified child sitting outside in front of a door. They are wearing a cardigan or jacket and a tie and appear to be holding something in their hand.
A float decorated for a Fourth of July parade is parked on a street in Silverton, Oregon. It is a small wagon pulled by two goats and driven by a boy. The back of the float has a spinning wheel and mannequins mounted on the back wearing suits. A sign attached to it reads, "Woolen Mills Store / Silverton Oregon / Popular Clothiers." A man and several young boys stand next to the float. The old Commercial Hotel can be seen in the background.
A horse-drawn Fourth of July parade float is parked on Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is decorated with cloth, leaves, streamers, and American flags. A wire coop is visible on the back that appears to have chickens inside. A man sits on the float holding the horses' reins and a crop. Partially visible writing on a banner reads "Horse.Farmer." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 58 - 1915."
Two girls with bicycles stand on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The bicycles are decorated for a Fourth of July parade. They are decorated with flowers and cloth and have umbrellas attached to the back. People on horseback can be seen in the background. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 54" and shows the Drake Brothers Studio logo.
Two horse-drawn parade floats are parked on Water Street in Silverton, Oregon. The first one is decorated with flowers, greenery and cloth and has five women standing on the back. On the back of the second float is a group of children holding American flags. A sign for the Drake Bros Studio and Bon Ton Hat Shop is visible on a building behind the floats. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 56 - 1915."
An automobile is decorated for a Fourth of July parade and parked on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is decorated with greenery and has a stuffed swan mounted on the windshield. A man, woman, and young girl sit in the float. A sign on the side reads, "Geo. W. Steelhammer / Your Druggist / The Rexall Store." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 57 - 1915."
A horse-drawn parade float stands on a street in Silverton, Oregon as part of a Fourth of July parade. The float is decorated with greenery, large cloth bows, and paper butterflies. A man sitting at the front of the float holds the horses' reins while a girl sits on the back of the float holding streamers. A second float is partially visible behind it and a group of people stand in front of a store with a sign that reads, "Depot Garage and Machine Shop / Allen Bros." Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 60 - 1915."
Exterior of a store in Silverton, Oregon. Signs on the building read "Woolen Mills Store" and "Popular Clothiers." The store is decorated with American Flags for a Fourth of July parade. A small float drawn by two goats is parked in front of the store. A wire pen on the back of the float contains a sheep and a sign advertises the woolen mills store. A boy sits on the float holding the reins and a whip. A man stands next to the entrance to the store. Handwriting on the negative reads, "Drake Photo."
A Fourth of July parade float parked on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is decorated with flowers and greenery. Lettering on the float reads, "Sisters" and "PLEF." A man and a group of young girls can be seen sitting in the float. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 63 - 1915."
A Fourth of July parade float parked on a street in Silverton, Oregon. The float is decorated with flowers and greenery. Lettering on the side reads, "PLEF." Children sit inside the float holding American flags. A man sits in the float with the children.
Two horse-drawn parade floats are parked on north Water Street in Silverton, Oregon as part of a Fourth of July parade. The first float has a banner on the side that reads, "Made at Home / Silverton Bldg. Material Co." There are stone blocks on the the back of the float and three men sit or stand on the float. The float behind it is partially visible and is decorated with American flags and greenery. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 67 - 1915."
A horse-drawn parade float stands on a street in Silverton, Oregon as part of a Fourth of July parade. The float consists of a decorated, enclosed wagon containing two hogs. A sign on top reads, "The Loe Farms / Home of Marion Co.'s Big Type Poland China Hogs / C. K. & E. O. Loe Props." A man sits on top of the wagon holding the reins while three men wearing sashes stand next to the horses holding their bridles. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 64 - 1915."
A horse-drawn parade float stands on the corner of west Main and McClaine streets in Silverton, Oregon as part of a Fourth of July parade. The float is covered in advertisements for various dried goods, including a sign on the top that reads, "Fischer's Self-Rising Pancake Flour Rises Above All." A woman and three men can be seen inside the float. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 65 - 1915."
Two decorated automobiles and a horse-drawn float line up on North Water Street in Silverton, Oregon to participate in a July 4th parade. Children sit in both cars. The first car has lettering on the windshield that reads, "United Lutheran" and the second car has a sign on the side that reads, "Christian Bible School." A group of women stand on the back of the float. Handwriting on the negative reads, "No. 66 - 1915."
Exterior view of the Oregon State Capitol Building following a fire on April 25, 1935. The building is partially obscured by trees and damage is visible to the roof. A group of people stands on a nearby sidewalk and looks at the building.
Exterior view of the Oregon State Capitol Building following a fire on April 25, 1935. Fire damage can be seen to the building and debris lays on the front steps and on the surrounding lawn. A woman stands on the lawn and looks at the building
Exterior view of the Oregon State Capitol Building following a fire on April 25, 1935. Fire damage can be seen to the building. Groups of people stand on the lawn looking at the building. "The Circuit Rider" statue can be seen on the front lawn.
Fire consumes the Opera House Theater on the corner of Oak and Water streets in Silverton, Oregon at 2:30 am on April 23, 1935. Flames can be seen coming out of the building. The silhouettes of firefighters are visible on the street and a stream of water can be seen aimed at the building.
A view of Oak Street in Silverton, Oregon following the April 23, 1935 fire that destroyed the Opera House Theater and damaged surrounding buildings. Damaged buildings can be seen next to a large empty area at the end of the street. Wooden barriers have been erected around the buildings and groups of people stand looking at the damage.
The aftermath of a fire on April 23, 1935 that destroyed the Opera House Theater and damaged surrounding buildings in Silverton, Oregon. A large area of smoldering rubble can be seen with people standing and walking nearby. Two men are suspended from a nearby utility line doing work on the wire.