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).

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).

A two-story “Crystal Laundry” building at the corner of Sandy Boulevard and N.E. 2nd Avenue in Portland. A “Help Wanted” sign is posted on the outside of the building (negative 1 of 2). Original sleeve title: Portland - war time conditions.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Photograph showing a street scene on SW Front Avenue, in Portland. A demolition site can be seen on one side of the street, with piles of bricks and debris. In the distance is a large four-story building (W.P. Fuller and Co building) with the tower from the the Public Market building behind. On the left side of the street is a sign for “Portland Prov. Co.” (negative 2 of 11).

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).

Photograph showing the Parrish building, on the corner of SW Front Avenue and SW Washington St., in Portland. A multistory building can be seen on the corner, next to other buildings featuring decorative window molding. Automobiles and trucks are parked on the street next to the building, one reading “Amato Bros.” (negative 1 of 11).

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).

Photograph showing a three-story building, in the process of being demolished on Southwest Front Avenue. A sign on the side of the building reads “Swan Auto Repairing.” Decorative windows can be seen on the second and third floors, and the ground is littered with debris and bricks (negative 8 of 17).

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).

Photograph showing the interior of a building, being demolished on Southwest Front Avenue. Several men can be seen standing next to wooden pillars, which extend upward to a frame. The brick exterior of the building is visible, with empty windows. Stacks of number and debris are on the ground (negative 6 of 17).

Photograph looking through a stone archway, showing the side of a demolished building. A stack of wood is in the foreground of the frame, and stacks of bricks and debris can be seen (negative 5 of 17).

Photograph showing a building being demolished on Southwest Front Avenue. One wall of the building is actively falling towards the ground, which is littered with bricks and other debris. A stone pillar is at the right side of the frame (negative 4 of 17).

Photograph showing two men next to a demolished building on Southwest Front Avenue. One man is at the top of a ladder, which is leaning against a stone pillar. The other man is standing on top of a large piece of stone. The side of the building and piles of bricks can be seen in the background. The Willamette River is in the distance (negative 3 of 17).

Photograph showing people standing along a fence, looking towards the demolition of buildings on Southwest Front Avenue. A man stands in front of a parked car, with arms folded. The Hawthorne Bridge can be seen crossing the Willamette River, looking eastward (negative 16 of 17).

Photograph showing buildings being demolished on Southwest Front Avenue, likely taken from the Hawthorne Bridge, looking north. A man is holding a ladder in front of the stone portion of a building with an archway. In the background, the top portion of the Battleship Oregon (?) can be seen, moored on the Willamette River (negative 14 of 17).

Photograph showing a man holding a hose, standing amidst the wreckage of a demolished building on Southwest Front Avenue. He is spraying water on piles of burning wood. Bricks, wood, and debris can be seen throughout the frame, and the Hawthorne Bridge can be seen in the distance (negative 12 of 17).

Photograph taken from the ground and looking upward, showing the side of a brick building being demolished on Southwest Front Avenue. Wallpaper and walls can be seen through several of the empty windows, and the building appears to lack a roof. Dust can be seen drifting through the frame (negative 1 of 17).

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).

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).

Looking towards the doorway from the interior of a parking garage. Decorative columns run along the side of the rooms, and cars are parked against the far wall (negative 2 of 4).