Photograph showing a cable car during the “Great Flood of Portland” in 1894. Several men and women sit in the car, and four men stand in the water, all looking at the camera. On the right side, a woman and a baby are visible. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame), and the caption reads “Photos, of the Great Flood of Portland, Or. June 4th 1894.” Also on the caption is written “Pro. G. L. Eastman Cor, First and Taylor Streets.”
Photograph showing employees with street car in front of the East Ankeny car barn. Written on the building is “PRL & P Co.” (Portland Rail Light & Power Company). Several men sit on the roof of the train, while others line up in the windows and in front. A wooden water tower can be seen in the background. Photograph is a reproduction of a framed image (frame is clearly visible).
Photograph of train cars with cord wood, waiting on track. Five individuals can be seen standing at the head of the train, next to sign post and wooden building. Trees and power lines can be seen behind the train.
Photograph showing multiple horse-drawn streets cars, shown in front of a building. People stand near the cars while looking at the camera, and at least one horse can be seen, attached to the first car. Written on the side of the cars is “W.B.BT Co.” The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame) with the caption “In the Old Street Car Days.”
Photograph of street car #700, with conductor standing at front window pointing straight. Written on the front of the train is a sign saying “Portland Car Service is Unsurpassed,” and “Sellwood” is indicated at the top. A small kiosk building is visible on the right side of the frame. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame), with the caption “Modern P-A-Y-E Car.”
Photograph of a street car on a turntable, showing two men looking at the camera. A sign attached to the front of the car states “This Car Direct to City Park” and on the top of the car is written “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson, and Chapman.” One man wears a hat and overalls, while the other is wearing a hat and a black uniform. The turntable is wooden. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame) with the caption “Dave Hunt at the Turn Table. Taken 15 years ago.”
Photograph showing cable car function at Jefferson and Chapman. Three cable cars and numerous individuals are visible. In the background, several wooden houses can be seen. On the front of the center car is written “Portland Heights” and on the side of the rightmost train “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson, and Chapman.” The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame) with the caption “Junction Pt. At Chapman and Jefferson 15 years ago – All cable cars.”
Photograph of car #642 with conductor and other individual at front of train. Car is traveling on train track with small dome building visible in background.
Photograph showing a cable car, with four men looking at the camera. Two of the men stand on the train while two stand in front. A large sign behind the train reads “Henry the Fourth, Choicest Havana Cigars.” On the side of the train is written “Portland Railway Company” and “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson and Chapman Sts.” The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame)
Photograph showing people standing in front of a Portland Cable Railway car, with “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson and Fifteenth St”written on the side. A child is visible on the right side of the image, and two men in conductor uniforms are in the center. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen in the frame), with caption “ A cable car scene taken on Portland Heights. J.G. Mann in his palmy days.”
Full length portrait of R. Olson in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record.
Full length portrait of T. Frack, wearing jacket and hat, with arms crossed. Written on the bottom of the photograph is “T. Frack, over 20 years ago.” The photograph is a reproduction of another image, with visible pins.
Photograph showing the entire day force for the cable railway in 1893. Men in suits and uniforms stand in front of a cable car with “Alder, Fifth, Jefferson, and Fifteenth” written on the side. Behind the cable car is a decorative wooden garage building. Along the bottom of the photograph, a typed caption reads “Entire day force of cable railway employees in 1893. John Cox, J.G. Mann, Dick Gregory are in the crowd.”
Full length portrait of B.W. Thomas in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. To the left another unidentified employee can be seen in another portrait.
Full length portrait of Ed. Hutchison in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record.
Full length portrait of a man in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “G. Buchholz.” To the left is another description of another individual (F. Hammond) with incomplete portrait.
Full length portrait of a man in uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “R. Bartholemew.” To the left is another employee portrait of an unidentified man in the same uniform.
Full length portrait of a man in uniform and hat. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “M. McNeary.”
Full length portrait of a man wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “A. Mulligan.”
Full length portrait of a man wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record. A caption under the portrait reads “A. Aiken.” A small portion of another portrait be seen at the right side of the frame.
Full length portrait of T. Frack wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record (incomplete). A caption under the portrait reads “T. Frack.” To the right, another portrait of an unidentified man can be seen.
Full length portrait of P. Hughes in uniform and hat, with hands in pocket. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record.
Full length portrait of a man wearing a uniform. To the right of the photograph is written additional information, such as badge number, division and record (incomplete). A caption under the portrait reads “W. Oldman.” To the right, another portrait of an unidentified man can be seen.
Full length portrait of a man in a jacket and hat, standing in front of a backdrop. A caption under the portrait reads “Mike Conley, a veteran of 22 years.”
Group portrait showing men in front of a small wooden building. Several men sit or stand at ground level, while others are on a raised wooden porch. Some of the men are wearing uniforms. A caption reads “Mt. Tabor waiting room at 69th Street in 1892 – Andy Richmond, T. Frack, ‘Mike’ Brady, ‘Mike’ McNeary.’” At the bottom right of the photograph is written “Emery, Artist.” (Image note: negative is broken at lower right corner).
Full length portrait showing two men in suits with a wooden log. The man on the right is seated, while the left is standing and is partially obscured by a piece of paper with pins. Under the right individual a caption reads “C.F Swigart, date unknown.”
Photograph showing a group of men in an auditorium. Several men are seated on the stage, while one stands at the front. Other suited men sit in the audience facing the stage. Two American flags are hung at either side of the stage.
