Photograph of the Lewis and Clark Salt Works in Seaside, Oregon. A sign in the middle of the salt works reads, "Site of Salt Cairn Used by Lewis and Clark 1805-6." A wooden fence made of tree branches stands around the perimeter of the monument. There are many rocks on the site. Stamp on lower right of print reads, "Gifford and Prentiss, Portland, Oregon. 1751."

Photograph of a man on the roof of a building in downtown Portland. He is painting the letter "H" on a sign for Holmes Business College. Other buildings in downtown Portland are visible in the background. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Holmes Bus. Coll."

Painted store sign for "extra fancy Japan rice", priced at 3.5 cents per pound. The sign is hand-painted on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.

Red paint and glitter sign from the Yasui Brothers store that reads "A beautiful array of pleasing gifts," "your inspection invited."

Painted store sign for "egg noodle and plain noodle". The egg noodle is priced at 15 cents per pound, and plain noodle 10 cents per pound. The sign is hand-painted on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.

"Packers Wanted" sign from the Yasui Brothers store. The sign is printed on 7 x 11 in. cardboard.

Red "opening evenings until XMAS" paint and glitter sign from the Yasui Brothers store.

Painted store sign reading "Japan tea imported and uncolored", priced at 35 cents per pound. The sign is hand-painted on 7 x 9.75 in. cardboard.

A photograph showing a sign post at Ioka farm. The first sign reads "1/2 mile to the log cut by the Chinook Tribe of Indians more than 100 years ago, according to word handed down by the early settlers." Below the sign there is a barn-shaped box that reads "Ioka farm" and a sign below that reads "please register."

Photograph showing buildings and electric Carnation Milk sign, likely taken near SW 6th Ave and SW Pine St. A building with “Stubbs Electric Company” written on the front can be seen to the left. The large electrified sign is mounted on a large stone 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.

Photograph showing the large electric Buick sign on top of the Braley-Graham Buick Company dealership on 13th and Burnside (now Northwest 13th Avenue and West Burnside Street) in Portland. Also see image No. 371N5492.

Photograph showing the exterior of the Braley-Graham Buick Company dealership on 13th and Burnside (now Northwest 13th Avenue and West Burnside Street) in Portland. On the rooftop is a large electric Buick sign. Also see image No. 371N5488.

Photograph of two unidentified women and an airplane. One woman is sitting on the plane’s nose, and the other woman is standing next to the plane. They are holding a sign with a flying horse logo and the words “New General 4* [star] Gasoline.” On the plane’s tail is the number “NC948K.” Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of a sign with the following text: “STOP / U. S. OFFICIAL / BUREAU OF PROHIBITION.” At the bottom of the sign is the seal of the United States Department of Justice. At the very top of the sign is the text “No. 496.”

Photograph showing three signs for Scalia’s in a storefront window. The sign at left reads: “Scalia’s Famous Original Spinach / Packed Fresh Daily.” The sign at center reads: “Scalia’s Famous Original Fresh Vegetables for Soup or Stew.” The sign at right reads: “Scalia’s Famous Original Salad Bowl.” See related image Nos. 372A0782, 372A0783, and 372A0784.

National Recovery Administration (NRA) membership "we do our part" storefront sign from the Yasui Brothers store. The sign is printed on 4.5 x 8 in. cardboard.

Portrait of five unidentified people, four men and a woman, standing in two rows. The two people in front are holding a sign with the text “FIRST AID STATION / AMERICAN RED CROSS” and the Red Cross emblem.

Photograph showing two unidentified men holding up a sign for Challenge Day, probably referring to an event related to attendance at the annual football game between the University of Oregon and the University of Washington. The top of the sign reads “Challenge Day / Everybody’s going / Accommodations Limited to 500 / Don’t get Shut Out.” The left side of the sign reads: “Transportation / Lunch / Everything / Tickets Here / $5.00.” The right side reads: “On to Seattle / Oct. 27th / Leave at 7 a.m. / Return at 930 p.m.”

Photograph showing two bottles of Miller High Life beer, one on either side of a sign with an illustration of a waitress and the text “Miller High Life Beer In Bottles.” See related image No. 372A1006. Image note: Spots on negative.

Photograph showing two bottles of Miller High Life beer, one on either side of a sign with an illustration of a waitress and the text “Miller High Life Beer In Bottles.” See related image No. 372A0767.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign for the Arlington Motel in Arlington, Oregon. The sign also advertises a trailer park. The motel office sits to the left of the sign and there are many trees on the property. Handwriting on negative reads, "Arlington, Oregon. Christian 11-979."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sign for the Arlington Motel in Arlington, Oregon. The sign also advertises a trailer park. There are many trees on the property. Handwriting on negative reads, "Arlington, Oregon. Christian 11-980."

Photograph of 3 men in a railroad shop preparing to paint a stencil that reads, "Spokane, Portland and Seattle." The stencil leans against a railroad car. The 2 men on the left wear hats that read, "Pittsburgh Paints" Pictured left to right, the men are: Unidentified, Al Boileau and Orville Hazuka. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "SP&S boxcar. 500 built by Northern Pacific in 1948." Stamp on the back for North Woods Studio in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Photograph of five young women in bathing suits sitting on the ground and posing next to a sign advertising the Lewis and Clark Festival in Seaside, Oregon. This photograph was published in the Oregonian newspaper on June 4, 1949. The women are (left to right): Rosetta Clark, Maureen Luthe, Nancy Woodcock, Lynn Luthe, and Alene Sanders. Each is a candidate for the title of Miss Seaside at the festival. A label taped to the bottom of the print reads, "Lewis & Clark Festival, Seaside, Oregon." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "May be used for reprint or publication if credit given - Montag Film Shop - Seaside, Ore."

Photograph looking upward, showing two men holding a large round "Portland General Electric" sign on the side of a metal transmission tower. Also written on the sign is "Bonneville Power Distributor." Written on the negative is "49-308."

Photograph showing an electrical substation at night, with a large illuminated "P.G.E. Co." Written on the negative is "49-284."