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, 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.

A small wooden church building at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. A sign on the building reads “Church of God.” The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 3 of 10).

Shipyard workers at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. It’s owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection. A woman stands in a makeshift kitchen area, while a man can be seen laying on a bed in a corner of the room (negative 1 of 10).

A woman stands next to a stove at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. A small dog stands under her extended arm, while a small child watches. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 2 of 10).

A small house at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. A pile of dirt and automobile can be seen in front of the house. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 10 of 10).

A woman stands next to several chairs at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. She’s holding a paint brush in one hand, and has one chair on top of a table lined with newsprint. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 5 of 10).

Buildings at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. Deteriorating houses line a muddy dirt road. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 7 of 10).

A woman stands in the doorway of a cabin at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. The cabin appears to be sided in various pieces of deteriorating wood, and pieces of wood can be seen on the ground forming a walkway over dirt. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 4 of 10).

A woman doing laundry at the Meadowlark trailer camp for shipyard workers, near the Oregon Shipyards in St. Johns, Portland. She appears to be using a laundry wringer next to a utility sink, with other washing units visible throughout the scene. The camp owner, J.F. Gilmore, was arrested multiple times in 1943 for running a camp without a certificate of inspection (negative 8 of 10).

Photograph looking northeast from the corner of North Leavitt Avenue and North Jersey Street (part of which is now North Lombard Street. Signs can be seen for St. Johns Drug So., Safeway, Bonham and Currier, and United States National Bank. In the distance, a sign for the St. Johns Theater (now the St. Johns Twin Cinemas, 8704 N Lombard St) can be seen (negative 1 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing the Gain More Food Store storefront in St. Johns, at 8602 N. Jersey Street. A wing motif is painted on the front of the building, and short awnings can be seen over the windows (negative 11 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

A small man-made pond, featuring a wind mill on an island, a lighthouse, and a building. A small ship is on the water and appears to be shooting jets of water (negative 12 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing the Swanson’s Frozen Food Lockers storefront in St. Johns. A polar bear is painted on the above the entrance to the store, which also features neon writing along the front. Stacks of vegetables and dry goods can be seen inside the store. Painters can be seen working in a adjacent storefront (negative 13 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing the Ben Franklin Five and Dim store in St. Johns. Objects can be seen in the storefront window, and a man and women stand in front of the entrance. A sign on an adjacent store reads F. Kass Shoe Shop (negative 14 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing Portland Lumber Mills on the Willamette River, viewed from the St. Johns neighborhood. Rows of lumber can be seen throughout the frame, which surround a building with Portland Lumber Mills painted on the roof. The Willamette River can be seen on the right side (negative 16 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing the Forsythe’s Food Store in St. Johns, likely on S. Jersey Street. In front of the store is a street sign with a Oregon U.S. 30 marker, as well as distances to Astoria, St. Helens, and St. Johns Bridge (negative 15 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing the Anderson’s Food Market storefront in St. Johns. Displays of produce can be seen outside the building (negative 17 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph taken from above, showing the Portland Woolen Mills in the St. Johns neighborhood. Several industrial buildings and a large smokestack chimney can be seen, with houses and trees in the distance. A large sign on one of he building reads Portland Woolen Mills (negative 19 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing the St. Johns Post Office building, at 8720 North Ivanhoe Street. The Georgian style building was built in 1933 (negative 18 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

North Lombard Street looking southeast towards the intersection with North Alta Avenue. On the ride side of the street, signs can be seen for Idle Hour Billiards and the St. Johns Theater (St. Johns Twin Cinemas). A street car tracks is in the middle of the street, with cars parked on either side (negative 23 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing an industrial area on the Willamette River, viewed from the St. Johns neighborhood. Numerous smokestack chimneys can be seen emitting clouds of smoke, next to what appears to be a large lumberyard. More industrial buildings can be seen across the river (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

A photograph of the St. Johns City Hall building (now at 7214 North Philadelphia Avenue) built in 1907. Four Ionian columns support a decorative pediment. Ivy plants can be seen growing up the side of the two-story building (negative 6 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

A man (R.G. Eichelberger?) is seated at a desk and looking downward. He is wearing glasses with attached magnifying lenses, and appears to be working on a watch. Tools and glass jars can be seen on his desk, and watches with attached cards are pinned on the board behind him (negative 5 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

A sidewalk horse trough and water fountain in the St. Johns neighborhood. The front of a car can be seen next to the trough (negative 7 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph showing the North Jersey Market storefront, likely on North Jersey Street in St. Johns. The front of the store of open to the street, where crates of fruits and vegetables can be seen. A mother and two children are walking by on the sidewalk (negative 9 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

A man-made pond, featuring a miniature bridge, Statue of Liberty, lighthouse, and building. The front of the St. Johns city hall building can be seen behind the pond (negative 8 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Photograph looking west from the St. John neighborhood, showing the St. Johns Bridge entrance (now North Philadelphia Avenue and North Syracuse Street). A decorative stone railing with street lights extends down the bridge towards a pointed arch. Across from the start of the bridge is a house and trees (negative 2 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.