Cased photograph showing an exterior view of the D. C. Coleman store, located on the southeast corner of Oak and Front Street in Portland, Oregon. Several men stand in front of the store and 2 men shake hands near the front door. This was one of the first brick buildings constructed in Portland. Legacy collection records indicate this photograph was taken in 1853, the same year the building was constructed. Image has been removed from case and placed in archival board case.
Cased photograph featuring an exterior view of the Henry W. Corbett general merchandise store, likely located on Front Avenue in Portland, Oregon. Image is a copy negative due to the deterioration of the original.
Photograph, taken from the middle of the road, showing the view up a street that may be Southeast 17th Avenue in Portland. At center is a railroad crossing, and at right is Every Body’s Market. On a utility pole in front of the market is a large sign that reads “DANGER / RR CROSSING.”
Photograph, taken at night, showing a large window display of a living room, probably at Powers Furniture in Portland. The display features a radio, two armchairs, a sofa, a magazine stand side tables, lamps, and a hutch. Above the display on the building exterior is a sign that reads “POWERS.”
Photograph showing the exterior of the Carlton-Ransom Lumber Company buildings, probably at North Interstate Avenue and North Tillamook Street in Portland. A garden shed, trellis, and Adirondack chairs are displayed outside the buildings. See related image No. 371N5546. Image note: Photograph shows spots of discoloration due to negative damage.
Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is a full-length portrait of two men standing outside the Oregon Supply Co. and facing front. Both are wearing collared shirts, vests, and aprons.
Photograph showing the exterior of the Parlor Grocery on Northeast Fremont Street near Northeast 47th Avenue in Portland. Produce is displayed in the store window at left. On the windows are signs advertising prices for Ivory Soap; Royal Gelatin and Royal Pudding; Calo pet food; Pillsbury pancake flour; Lipton’s tea; Oxydol; Linit starch; Leslie salt; and Kellog's Pep. See related image No. 371N5614.
Photograph showing stacked cans of Heinz Soups in a window display at the Sealy-Dresser Co. grocery store, probably on Southwest Third Avenue between Alder and Washington in Portland.
Photograph showing the exterior of the Carlton-Ransom Lumber Company buildings, probably at North Interstate Avenue and North Tillamook Street in Portland. A garden shed and Adirondack chairs are displayed outside. See related image No. 371N5545.
Photograph showing the exterior of the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) Model Store in Portland. The interior is partially visible through the open front door of the store. Above the entrance are the IGA emblem and signs that read “THE MODEL STORE / I. G. A. STORES.” Coffee, Jell-O, Gold-Tost Corn Flakes, Shredded Wheat, salt, and canned fruit are displayed in the left storefront window, and produce is displayed in the right window. See related image No. 371N5616.
Photograph showing the interior of the Grand Central Market at Southeast Eighth Avenue and Southeast Morrison Street in Portland. Six unidentified men wearing matching knee-length coats are stocking cans and boxes on shelves and displays. In the background is the meat department. See related image No. 371N5637.
Photograph, taken from across the street, showing the exterior of the Powell Market in Portland. The front of the store is open to the sidewalk and bunting is hanging from the building. On the front of the building are two signs, one that reads “POWELL MARKET” and another that reads “THE RED & WHITE STORE.” A sandwich board on the sidewalk outside the building reads “GRAND OPENING / DEC. 3 / POWELL MARKET.” See related image No. 371N5646.
Photograph, taken from across the street, showing the exterior of the Powell Market in Portland. The front of the store is open to the sidewalk and bunting is hanging from the building. On the front of the building are two signs, one that reads “POWELL MARKET” and another that reads “THE RED & WHITE STORE.” See related image No. 371N5645.
Photograph, taken from across the street, showing multistory buildings on 1st street (now Southwest 1st Avenue) between Ankeny and Burnside streets in downtown Portland. On the buildings are signs for the Pacific Tent & Awning Co. and the Lang & Co. Candy Factory.
Photograph showing a two-story building at the corner of West Burnside Street and Northwest 20th Place in Portland. A sign on the building reads “Gray’s Market.”
Photograph, taken from the street, showing a row of buildings, in St. Johns, Portland, possibly on Jersey Street. On the building at center left is a sign for Bonham and Currier; on the building at center is a sign for the Peninsula Security. On the building at far right is a sign for the Peninsula National Bank. The number 5 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.
Photograph showing the exterior of the Fred Meyer store at Third and Morrison streets (now Southwest 3rd Avenue and Southwest Morrison Street) in downtown Portland. Pedestrians are walking and standing outside the store.
Photograph showing three unidentified people at the Sealy-Dresser Co. grocery store in Portland. In front are a woman and man sitting at folding table. On the table are a dish of unidentified food and what appears to be a cake. The man and woman are looking at a woman standing behind them at center. She is holding a small plate of food in one hand and a utensil in the other. The text “Sealy-Dresser Co.” is written on the negative and is visible at the top of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph showing the exterior of Fred Meyer’s Vista Grocery store at the corner of Fourth and Yamhill streets (now Southwest 4th Avenue and Southwest Yamhill Street) in Portland.
Photograph showing the exterior of the Parlor Grocery on Northeast Fremont Street near Northeast 47th Avenue in Portland. Produce is displayed in the store window at center. On the windows are signs advertising prices for Ivory Soap; Royal Gelatin and Royal Pudding; Calo pet food; Pillsbury pancake flour; Lipton’s tea; Oxydol; Fontana’s macaroni spaghetti noodles; Linit starch; Leslie salt; Chase & Sanborn coffee; and Kellogg’s Pep. Stacked cans of Franco-American Spaghetti and Campbell’s Soup are seen in the window on the right. See related image No. 371N5613.
Photograph showing part of the interior of the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) Model Store in Portland. The photograph shows a produce display in the foreground and shelves lined with canned and bottled foods and beverages at right. See related image No. 371N5617.
Photograph showing the exterior of the Palace Market grocery store on Southeast Hawthorne Street in Portland. The market’s doors are open to the sidewalk and produce is displayed in front. Above the doors and awning is a sign that reads “PALACE MARKET / MEATS / POULTRY / SEA FOOD.” The intersection in the background at left is Southeast 48th Avenue. On the building across 48th is a sign for Gill’s Grocery.
Photograph showing the interior of the Grand Central Market at Southeast Eighth Avenue and Southeast Morrison Street in Portland. In the foreground are shelves and displays of canned and bottled goods. In the background is the meat department. See related image No. 371N5636.
Photograph, taken on SE Foster Road looking west towards SE 92nd Avenue. Several cars can be seen parked along both sides of the street (negative 14 of 14). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Lents/Arleta districts.
Photograph, taken from near the intersection of SE Foster Road and SE 92nd Avenue, looking south. Shops can be seen on both sides of the street, including signs for Safeway, Mt. Scott Drug Co. and the Yeager Theatre (5942 SE 92nd Avenue) (negative 10 of 14). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Lents/Arleta districts.
Photograph taken from SE 64th Avenue looking southeast, showing SE Foster Road. On the north side of the street is the Bob White Theatre (6423 SE Foster Road), a Shell garage, and several other businesses. Cars can be seen parked along the sides of the street, with numerous power lines overhead (negative 6 of 14). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Lents/Arleta districts.
Portrait of an unidentified Fred Meyer employee standing at a table with a display of chopped vegetables in bags. She is facing front and smiling. A sign with the display reads “Featuring Fresh, Diced Vegetables for Soups, Salads, Stews, etc.” The photograph was probably taken at a Portland Fred Meyer store.