A low angle view of Portland and the Willamette River surrounded by 40 vignettes of structures in the city. Part of Kuchel & Dresel's Pacific Views series.
Photograph showing the Electric Building at 621 SW Alder Street. A caption at the bottom of the photo reads “Electric Building, corner of Broadway and Alder). A woman in a dress stands in the street to the right of the building. The top of the Oregonian building can be seen in the background.
Photograph showing the corner of SW 7th Ave (Broadway) and SW Washington St. Utility poles and wires are visible throughout the image, and the Electric Building (621 SW Alder Street) can be seen in the background. The caption on the image reads “Corner of 7th and Washington before wires were placed underground, electric building in background.” (Image note: slight damage to bottom right corner of negative).
A photograph showing the construction of the U.S. Government Buildings for the Lewis and Clark Exposition at Guild's Lake. Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distance.
A glass positive of the U.S. Government Buildings at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition at Guild's Lake. Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distance.
A photograph of the U.S. Government Buildings at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition at Guild's Lake. Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distance.
A glass positive of the grounds of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition as seen from the U.S. Government Buildings. Guild's Lake, the Foreign Palace, and the Agriculture and Horticulture Building are visible. Large crowds of people are visible crossing the Bridge of Nations.
A photograph of the U.S. Government Buildings at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition at Guild's Lake. The American Inn is visible at the bottom of the photograph. Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distance.
A photograph of the U.S. Government Buildings at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition at Guild's Lake. The American Inn is visible at the bottom of the photograph. Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distance.
A photograph of the U.S. Government Buildings at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition at Guild's Lake. The American Inn is visible at the bottom of the photograph. Mount Saint Helens is visible in the distance.
A photograph of the skyline of the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. Buildings visible include the Washington Building, the Foreign Palace, and the Agriculture and Horticulture Building.
A photograph of the U.S. Government Buildings at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition at Guild's Lake. Part of the American Inn is visible in the bottom left corner of the photograph.
Interior photograph showing trains and building details of Center Street shops. Front train is held on supports, and a line of geared mechanical mechanisms can be seen along right side.
Photograph of city scene with brick buildings and dirt road in the foreground. A round brick chimney can be seen in the distance, as well as houses and forested hills.
A color drawing of the Failing Building located at SW 5th avenue and SW Alder street. The drawing shows the Failing Building, the surrounding buildings, and people and vehicles on the street below. A note near the bottom left reads, "Wilding Del. 1913."
Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing electric meters and phone system. Two desks can be seen, as well as a clock and ceiling light. A board on the far wall shows station and substations names. 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, 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.
Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing large white dispatch board with system stations and substations mapped. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.
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 electric lights at the corner of SW 6th Ave. and SW. Morrison St. The Northwestern National Bank Building can be seen on the left, and the Meier & Frank Building on the right.
Photograph of interior of Oregon Hotel (Hotel Oregon?) showing interior architecture and furnishings. Images of people can be seen in the long exposure.