Photograph, taken at night, showing a large box being raised or lowered with ropes outside the entrance to the Oregon Journal building (now the Jackson Tower) on Broadway, downtown Portland.

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture was taken at night and shows the U. S. Government building constructed for the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition in Portland. The building is outlined in electric lights. A label below the original photograph reads “United States Government.”

A night photograph showing a ship stern segment being lifted at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. Workers can be seen standing at the base of the metal piece, which is being lifted by a hoist (negative 2 of 7).

A night photograph of a ship stern being lifted at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Wooden scaffolding can be seen throughout the scene (negative 1 of 7).

A night photograph showing a ship stern segment being lifted at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation. A hoist is holding the segment in the air, above the metal structure of a ship. Wooden scaffolding can be seen throughout the scene (negative 5 of 7).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. A fireman is standing on a firetruck, from which a stream of water is being directed at the burning building. Flames can be seen along the top of the building. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 10 of 11).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. Flames can be seen through windows in the upper floors of the building, with parts appearing to have collapsed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 3 of 11).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. People stand in a line holding a firehouse, which is spraying towards the burned building. The outside wall appears to be partially destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 6 of 11).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. A fireman is standing on a firetruck, from which a stream of water is being directed at the burning building. Flames can be seen along the top of the building. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 4 of 11).

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. People are standing in front of the building, looking upwards at flames burning on an upper floor. Painted over the doorway of the building is “Iron Fireman Mfg. Co.” Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 5 of 11).

A night photograph showing firefighters at a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. The three men are standing on top of a fire truck, directing a stream of watch towards the building. destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 8 of 11).

Young people gathered in downtown Portland, celebrating the end of World War II. Taken from the ground and looking upward, two couples sit on a cement block and smile downward at the camera. The men are wearing United States Navy Uniforms. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, August 15, 1945 (negative 11 of 40).

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).

Two people walking away from the camera during a fire at North Bonneville, in the Columbia River Gorge. In front of the pair is an aged wooden building with a sign that reads “Goddards Pool Room.” A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 4 of 9).

A jukebox and pinball machines, in an outside area at night, taken during a fire in North Bonneville Washington. A man in a suit stands in front of one of the pinball machines. A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 5 of 9).

A burned building in North Bonneville Washington, taken at night. Beds, a sink, and other pieces of furniture can be seen in the building. A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 6 of 9).

A man uses a shovel to sort through debris after a fire at a gas station in North Bonneville Washington. Taken at night, the charred remains of gas pumps can be seen. A large fire, likely started near Copeland Lumber company, spread through much of the business and residential sector of the town (negative 9 of 9).

Photograph taken at night showing flood lights at Laurelhurst Club House. Rocking chairs and plants can be seen on the large front porch.

Photograph taken at night of street lights on Terrwilliger Boulevard. Lights can be seen lining a dirt road, with a white fence in the background.

Photograph taken at night in Laurelhurst showing “Murphy” community residences in Laurelhurst. A sign on in the front yard says “For Sale, Inspection by Appointment, Paul C. Murphy.” Houses are illuminated by electric lights on the outside.

Photograph taken at night, looking south on SW Broadway taken near the intersection with SW Taylor St. Electric lights and signs line the street, with street car tracks and parked automobiles. A large lighted sign is strung across the street with “Hotel Oregon” written.

Photograph showing Hawthorne bridge lights at night, taken from a side angle.

Photograph of Broadway Bridge taken at night, from the Steel Bridge.

Photograph taken at night of Northwest Steel Co shipyard, likely in Portland. Electric lighting shows large scaffolding and in-progress ships being built.

Street scene photograph taken at night during the Portland Rose Festival from a high vantage point from the Electric Building at 621 SW Alder Street, looking south. Street cars and automobiles are visible on the street. Signs for “Baker Theater,” “Hippodrome” and “Hotel Stewart” are visible.

Photograph of taken at night of the approach to the Broadway Bridge showing electric lights and brick buildings. An automobile and pedestrians can be seen in the distance.

Photograph of taken at night of the western end of the Broadway Bridge showing electric lights. Also visible is the Albers Bros. Milling Co. brick building.

Photograph, taken at night, showing a group of suited men standing next to a paved street while looking towards the left. Wooden buildings can be seen on the left and right sides of the frame. Most likely in Portland. On the negative is written "49-106."