Parade floats

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J.E. Moore of the Evening Repair Shop at the Portland Rose Festival Floral Parade

This photograph depicts a group of people posing on The Evening Repair Shop float at the Portland Rose Festival Floral Parade. A note on the photograph mentions the photograph is from Joe Brown's collection, and that The Evening Repair shop was owned by J.E. Moore. This name may refer to James Earl Moore, who was a bike and appliance mechanic operating in Portland, Oregon. A Model T Ford is seen in the background.

Brown, Joseph Stephen, 1889-1960

Rose Festival Parade float

A Portland Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an eagle and American flag. “America” and “Pasadena” are written on the sides of the float using flowers. A young man in the hat is riding next to the flag (negative 1 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rose Festival Parade float

Two women, in what appear to be wedding gowns, sit atop of Portland Rose Festival float in the shape of a cake. A peacock made of flowers can be seen behind them (11 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rose Festival Parade float

People in hats sit on a Portland Rose Festival parade float. A large diamond made from flowers can be seen on the float, which is in the shape of a shoe. Behind the float is a street sign for “S.W. Salmon St.” and another float with “Sears” written on it (negative 5 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rose Festival Parade float

Two women wearing furs sit atop of Rose Festival parade float for Sears. Other floats and people can be seen in the background (negative 6 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rose Festival Parade float

Young women wearing kimonos on top of a Rose Festival parade float in the shape of an American flag and globe. The women are waving flags and doves can be seen over the globe (negative 9 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

War hero parade float

Photograph showing an Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation float during a war hero parade in downtown Portland. The float is being towed by a tractor, and features welders working on a metal ship piece. Signs on the float read “’Ships for Victory’ - Quicker!” and “Speed More Speed” (negative 2 of 15). Original sleeve title: “War heroes arrival, parade, and departure”.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rose Festival parade float

A Portland Rose Festival float for Meadow-Land Dairy, at Mulnomah Stadium in Portland. A cart, decorated with roses and a milk bottle, is being pulled by six horses, which are standing next to people wearing “Meadow-Land Dairy” uniforms. The ivy-covered clubhouse for the Multnomah Athletic Club can be seen in the background (negative 18 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rose Festival parade marching groups

A view of the Portland Rose Festival parade, in downtown Portland, likely taken near S.W. 6th Avenue and S.W. Yamhill Street. A military band can be seen marching down the street, between crowds, in front of a float for “Navy Pioneer Electronics.” The central bus depot can be seen on the left side of the street, as well a small portion of the Pioneer Courthouse building (negative 1 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial views of Rose Festival parade, Portland

An aerial view of the Rose Festival parade in Portland. People and floats can be seen in the middle of a street, which is lined on both sides by a crowd. The Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge can be seen in the distance. Most likely taken near N.E. 12th Avenue and N.E. Lloyd Street (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Elks convention parade, Portland

A parade float, decorated with plant, trees, and an elk, for an Elks convention parade in Portland. Signs on the float read “Welcome Brothers” and “B.P.O.E” with chapters listed for McMinnville, Oregon City, Portland, and Tillamook (negative 6 of 23).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Elks convention parade, Portland

A western themed float at an Elks convention parade in Portland, in front of church at 933 S.W. Clay Street, at S.W. 10th Avenue. Decorated with plants and a corral with a horse, several people on the float are dressed in western wear (negative 9 of 23).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival float

A woman smiles from a Portland Rose Festival parade float, most likely at Multnomah stadium. Her arms are folded, as she peers out from the center of a rose (negative 1 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival float

A Portland Rose Festival parade float for the American Red Cross during a parade at Multnomah Stadium. Other floats and Multnomah Stadium can be seen in the background (negative 10 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival float

A Timber Carnival float at the Portland Rose Festival. Men is matching costumes, each holding an ax, are kneeling in front of the float. An audience can be seen in the background, at Multnomah Stadium (negative 11 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival float

An “Oregon City Jaycees” float at the Portland Rose Festival, at the Multnomah Stadium. People on the float are dressed as matadors, with a bull made of flowers. An audience fills the stands in the distance (negative 15 of 19).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Camas parade float at Portland Rose Festival

A parade float at the Portland Rose Festival, depicting the crossing from Camas to Portland. A woman stands next to a tight rope with an attached sign that reads “Tight Rope or Bridge, Portland to Camas” that hangs above the “Upper Sandy.” The float is at Multnomah Stadium (negative 19 of 39).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival, Meadowland Dairy float

A Meadowland Dairy parade float during the Portland Rose Festival. A cow, two women, and people dressed as milkmen can be seen on the horse-drawn float, which is next to the Willamette River and Harbor Drive (negative 2 of 39).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival parade

The Portland Rose Festival parade passing in front of the Oregon Journal building on Front Avenue. People can be seen lining either side of the street, as floats in the shape of an elephant and a clown pass by. A man holding a camera stands at the right side of the frame (negative 3 of 39).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival, Shell parade float

Two women rid atop a Shell parade float during the Portland Rose Festival. Both are wearing ballet costumes while standing on either side of a leaping tiger, made from flowers (negative 5 of 39).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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