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10th and Washington streets, downtown Portland

Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing cars and buildings along Washington Street (now Southwest Washington Street) in Portland. The photograph was taken at the intersection of Washington and 10th Street (now Southwest 10th Avenue) and the view is to the southeast. On the left side of the image is a sign for the Northwestern Electric Co., located in the Pittock Block. A sign for The Hazelwood restaurant is visible on the building in the foreground at right.

3rd and Burnside, Portland

Photograph, taken from the center of the street, looking west on Burnside Street in Portland. The photograph was taken from approximately Third and Burnside (now Northwest Third Avenue and West Burnside Street). The photograph shows the buildings along Burnside and vehicles in motion. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Bank robbery at S.E. 82nd Avenue and S.E. Foster Road by Wayne Long

The location of a shootout between FBI agents and Wayne Long, at S.E. 82nd Avenue and S.E. Foster Road. Long had robbed the First National Bank, visible in the distance. A Fred Meyer Store can be seen on the right side of the frame. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 15, 1950 (negative 12 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Bank robbery at S.E. 82nd Avenue and S.E. Foster Road by Wayne Long

The location of a shootout between FBI agents and Wayne Long, at S.E. 82nd Avenue and S.E. Foster Road. Long had robbed the First National Bank, visible in the distance. A Fred Meyer Store can be seen across the street. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 15, 1950 (negative 1 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Broadway looking north from Salmon

Street scene photograph taken during the Portland Rose Festival from street level, looking north on SW Broadway from SW Salmon Street. In the distance, the Journal Building (now Jackson Tower) is visible on the right side of the street. Several signs are strung over the street, including for the “Orpheum Vaudeville,” “Hippodrome,” “Baker Theater,” and “Liberty Theater.” Automobiles line both sides of the street, and two street cars can be seen in the distance.

Broadway north from Electric Building

Street scene photograph taken during the Portland Rose Festival from a high vantage point from the Electric Building at 621 SW Alder Street, looking north. Street cars and automobiles are visible on the street. Signs for “Western Union Theater,” “Liberty Theater,” and “Bronson’s” are visible. Evergreen boughs are strung between streetlights, and two American flags hang at the front of the frame.

Building at 1701 Southwest First Avenue, where storekeeper was murdered

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Building at 1701 Southwest First Avenue, where storekeeper was murdered

A two-story wooden building at 1701 S.W. First Avenue in Portland. Storekeeper George Alexoff was murdered at the building, previously home to a general store, in 1935. A story detailing the Alexoff murder was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, January 20, 1946 (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Buildings on Jersey Street?, St. Johns, Portland

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.

Burnside Street at Broadway, Portland

Photograph showing buildings and parked cars along Burnside Street (now Northwest Burnside Street) in Portland. The photograph was taken from the intersection of Burnside and Broadway and the view is roughly to the east. Visible in the photograph are signs for (from far left) Brockman Printing, the D. & D. Restaurant, Arnold’s Drugs, and the Hotel Glenwood.

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, mostly likely at S.W. Yamhill Street at S.W. Broadway, celebrating the end of World War II. Trash litters the street, and a sign for the Orpheum Theatre can be seen. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

Photograph taken from a high angle, looking downward at a parade in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Portland Hotel can be seen on the right side of the frame (later becoming Pioneer Courthouse Square). People line either side of the street, watching a procession of automobiles. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 4 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

A night photograph of people gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Illuminated signs for “KOIN,” “Paramount, “ and “Broadway” can be seen along the street. The Journal building can also been seen in the distance (Southwest Yamhill Street and Southwest Broadway). Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 9 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. The Meier & Frank building can be seen on the right (621 S.W. 5th Avenue), and flying paper can be seen in the air between buildings. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 2 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Celebrating the end of World War II, downtown Portland

People gathered on the street in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Teenagers sit on cars, which are parked on a street strewn with paper. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 3 of 40).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Child with dog on Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard

Photograph looking east, showing a child riding a tricycle next to a dog on SE Hawthorne Boulevard neat SE 18th Avenue. A storefront can be seen for Gatto Market (negative 22 of 25). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Hawthorne Ave.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

East Main Street and Union Avenue, Portland

Photograph taken at East Main Street and Union Avenue (now Southeast Main Street and Southeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard). The photograph shows the view south down Union Avenue, the buildings lining the street, and vehicles. The number 11 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Fire prevention parade, Portland

A fire prevention parade in downtown Portland. Several fire fighters ride on a truck for the Portland Auxiliary Fire Service, followed by other fire trucks. A pedestrian walks along the side of the street at the right side of the frame (negative 5 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire truck collision at Southwest 4th Avenue and Southwest Oak Street, Portland

An accident scene at S.W. 4th Avenue and S.W. Oak Street in Portland, after fire trucks crashed. Looking south on S.W. 4th Avenue, people are gathered in the street around vehicles. On the left side of the street is a damaged fire truck with a pile of hose. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 21, 1943 (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire truck collision at Southwest 4th Avenue and Southwest Oak Street, Portland

People loading a gurney into an ambulance at the scene of a fire truck accident at S.W. 4th Avenue and S.W. Oak Street in Portland. The back of the ambulance is open, and three people are standing at the end of the gurney. Other people can be seen throughout the scene. Photographs from this story were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, September 21, 1943 (negative 3 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Horse-Drawn Carriage at the Intersection of First Street and Stark Street During 1890 Flood, Portland, Oregon

A black and white photograph of a horse-drawn carriage at the intersection of First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) and Stark Street (now Southwest Harvey Milk Street) during the flood of February, 1890. Flood water covers half of the carriage's wheels and men stand in the water behind it. A man is driving the carriage and another sits in the back with a large, wet dog. On the side of the carriage is text that reads: "U.C. & B.T. Co.", which stands for United Carriage and Baggage Transfer Company. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "The Flood of Feb. 1890", "U.C. and B.T. Co. Bus", and "1st and Stark St." The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Horse-Drawn Carriage on Front Street Near Morrison Street During 1890 Flood, Portland, Oregon

Black and white photograph of a carriage being pulled by two horses on Front Street (now Southwest Naito Parkway), near its intersection with Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street) in Portland, Oregon. A few inches of water covers the street. Several women sit in the carriage and a man drives it. Men stand on the street and sidewalks in the background. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of /90" and "On Front and Morrison Street" The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

Jersey Street?, St. Johns, Portland

Photograph, taken from the center of the road, showing the view down a street, possibly Jersey Street, in St. Johns, Portland. On the side of the building at center right is a sign that reads “H. E. CLARK / THE FURNITURE MAN.” The number 4 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Killingworth Street

Photograph of North Killingsworth Street, likely near North Kerby Avenue. A bus with a “Killingsworth” sign is on the street, as well as street car tracks. A sign for Jockey Club can be seen on the left side of the street, in addition to cars parked along the sidewalk (negative 4 of 14). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Albina and Killingsworth Streets.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Lombard and Portsmouth, Portland

Photograph, looking toward the northwest, showing the view up North Lombard Street in Portland. The intersection at center is Lombard and North Portsmouth Avenue. Streetcar tracks run up the center of Lombard. On the building at left is a sign for O’Connor Quality Grocery. At left center is the Portsmouth Drug Company. The text “1 —“ is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Man looking at display window in Hollywood

A man in a hat and long coat peers at a display window in the Hollywood neighborhood (most likely on Sandy Boulevard). Numerous advertisements can be seen inside and outside the window, for brands such as Canada Dry, Philip Morris and Heinz Soup (negative 22 of 24).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Men Hunting Ducks on First Street During 1890 Flood, Portland, Oregon

Black and white photograph of a group of men on a flooded First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) between Washington Street (now Southwest Washington Street) and Stark Street (now Southwest Harvey Milk Street) in Portland, Oregon. The men stand in knee-deep water, all looking at four duck decoys in front of them. Two men aim guns at them. Behind them, the Crystal Palace (C.F. Sliter and J.W. McNamara) with the number 104 is visible. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of Feb. 1890" and "Duck Hunting on First St." The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.

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