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Covered wagons in commemorative pageant in Meacham, Oregon

Photograph showing covered wagons pulled by oxen and horses traveling in a pageant in Meacham, Oregon on July 3, 1923. The pageant, attended by President Warren G. Harding and First Lady Florence Harding, was part of events commemorating the anniversary of the first wagon train crossing of the Blue Mountains. The pageant depicted people and events in the history of whites’ arrival and settlement in Oregon. The Oregon Journal published a story about the commemoration and the Hardings’ Meacham visit, headlined “President Dedicates Oregon Trail in Midst of Colorful Setting,” on the front page of the July 3, 1923 edition. See related image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1049, 371N1052, 371N1053, 371N1054, 371N1055, 371N1056, 371N1058, 371N1059, and 373G0073. Also see image Nos. 371N1048, 371N1050, 371N1051, 371N1057, and 371N1172 from Harding’s subsequent stop in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Group posing by wagon in field

Photograph of a group of men and women, likely farm workers, posing on a wagon in a field. One line of workers stands in front of the wagon while others stand inside the wagon and look out the window at the camera. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Near Salem."

Flowers family on a horse-drawn wagon

A photograph of seven people seated in or standing beside a horse-drawn wagon on the Flowers family farm near Mt. Scott in Southeast Portland. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "On the farm. Leaving for picnic on the Clackamas River. Flowers Farm, Lents."

Happy Valley scenes

A rural dirt road in Happy Valley, extending into the distance towards a tree-topped hill. A broken cart can be seen along the left side of the road. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, March 25, 1951 (negative 1 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Pendleton Round-Up show

People at an arena during the Pendleton Round-Up. Several indigenous Americans stand at the edge of the arena, as a line of covered wagons pass by. Spectators can be seen in bleachers in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, September 12, 1952 (negative 4 of 18).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fairy Tale parade, Portland

Children watching the fairy tale parade in Portland. Three children, wearing winter hats and coats, ride in a “Town and Country” wagon as others watch from behind (negative 8 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

H.E. Sharp and oxen, Silverton, Oregon

A man identified as H.E. Sharp poses with a pair of yoked oxen that are pulling a wooden cart. Sharp sits on the cart and looks at the camera. He wears a hat and overalls and holds a long stick. See related image Nos. 356 and 359.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Unidentified man

A smiling man with a cigar in his mouth sits on the edge of a wagon filled with wood pieces. The wagon is parked near the entrance to a garage.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Hay wagon

Two men sit in a wagon full of baled hay pulled by a pair of horses in the Silverton, Oregon area. A herd of cows is visible behind the wagon.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Rawleigh's products wagon

A photograph of a man standing in grass next to a Rawleigh's quality products wagon. There are two horses pulling the wagon.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Men with lumber wagon, Silverton, Oregon

Two men pose with a horse-drawn wagon parked on a road in the Silverton area. Large pieces of wood are stacked on the wagon and one man sits on the wood holding the reins. The second man stands next to the wagon with his hands on his hips. Two horses can be seen behind the wagon.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Horse car line on Grand Avenue and East Morrison Street

Photograph showing horse cars on the corner of Grand Avenue and East Morrison Street in East Portland. A wooden building can be seen on the corner, with other building visible behind. Two horse-drawn street cars can be seen at either sides of the frame, and three other horse-drawn carts with riders are visible near the center. Several men stand at the entrance to the building on the corner, looking at the camera. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame) with the caption “Horse car-line on Grand Ave and E. Morrison.” On the photo frame “Eastman, photo” is written.

Electric truck #15

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.

Vancouvery Ferry at Hayden Island

Photograph showing a ferry at Hayden Island, with a dirt road leading to a loading dock for automobiles and horse-drawn carts. On the ferry is a sign with “City of Vancouver” written on it. The Columbia River can be seen behind the ferry, as well as a metal bridge spanning the water (likely the Burlington Northern Santa Fe bridge 9.6).

Vancouvery Ferry at Hayden Island

Photograph taken from a side angle showing a ferry at Hayden Island on the Columbia River, which appears to be behind a wooden dock. On the ferry is a sign with “City of Vancouver” written on it. Wooden pillars can be seen in the water in front of the ferry, and a bridge is in the distant background ((likely the Burlington Northern Santa Fe bridge 5.1).

Horse-Drawn Delivery Wagon in front of Meier & Frank Store

Two men sit in a horse-drawn delivery wagon on a street outside of a Meier & Frank store in Portland, Oregon. An automobile prepares to pass the wagon from behind. Pictured from left to right are Lawrence Horseman, driving the wagon, and A.W. Holts, a senior driver who began working at Meier and Frank in 1903. This wagon is a part of the 100th anniversary celebration of the Meier and Frank company (negative 12 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

L. L. Hawkin's wagon, Jupiter, filled with children

A tintype in a paper mount depicting a group of children from the Boys & Girls Aid Society taking a ride in Lester Leander Hawkin's horse-drawn wagon, Jupiter. The wagon is parked in front of the Pioneer Post Office (today the Pioneer Courthouse) in downtown Portland, Oregon. A handwritten note from the back of the paper case reads, "L. L. Hawkin's Tally-Ho "Jupiter." 34 children taking a ride."

Portland, 1857

View of First Street in Portland, Oregon, in 1857 attributed to Lorenzo Lorain. The photograph shows the Union Hotel, Monnastes & David foundry, and Hop Wo Washing & Ironing. Several horse-drawn wagons are on the unpaved street in front of the buildings. Several men stand around large metal pieces in front of the foundry. A handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads, "Portland, 1857. West side of First Street, between Yamhill and Morrison, showing the foundry owned by Monnastes & David, and the Union Hotel."

Lorain, Lorenzo

Pendleton Round-Up parade

A parade for the 1952 Pendleton Round-Up, proceeding down South Main Street. Steers are pulling covered wagons, followed by majorettes in the distance. Spectators can be seen at either side of the street, over which several flags, and a “Lees Rider” advertisement hang. On the right side of the street is the Temple Hotel (negative 3 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Pendleton Round-Up parade

A man, wearing a fur hat, stands in front of a wagon train during the 1952 Pendleton Round-Up parade. He holds a rope in each hand, attached to rings in the noses two steers. Another man can be seen sitting the seat of the wagon (negative 6 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Band, Mt. Angel, Oregon

A group of approximately twenty-five men pose for the camera in a horse-drawn wagon. The men hold instruments such as trumpets, french horns, and clarinets. The wagon is festooned with fir garlands. An inscription scratched into the negative reads "1980 Mt A - band."

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Mt. Angel Producers Packing Co., Mt. Angel, Oregon

Exterior view of a warehouse in Mt. Angel, Oregon. A sign on the building reads "Mt. Angel Producers Packing Co." An automobile is parked in front and a truck and horse-drawn wagon are parked next to the building. Four men are visible loading or unloading boxes from a loading area.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

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