This photo provides an excellent view of W Burnside Street looking east from SW 18th Ave. The building on the left side of the image is still standing. There are several business that are visible, including Derby Cleaners and Ace Hotel.
W Burnside St looking east from SW 18th Ave, April 6, 1967 : A2001-007.636
This 1966 photograph shows City Council members standing on the lower deck of the Marquam Bridge. From the left is Mark Grayson, Terry Doyle Schrunk, Ormond Bean, and William Bowes. Can anyone name the Commissioner missing on this occasion?
Council on new Marquam Bridge, Sept. 29, 1966 : A2001-09.389
The Whitwood Court Hotel was located near the St. Johns Bridge on St. Helens Road, now Highway 30. This image was taken on November 10, 1938.
Whitwood Court Hotel, 1938 : A2009-009.564
On August 23, 1935, these children performed at Powell Park as a part of the Parks Bureau’s recreational programming. The park is located at SE 26th Ave. and Powell Blvd.
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Outdoor performance at Powell Park, Aug. 22, 1935 : A2000-025.1030
At the time this photo was taken (circa 1902), Washington Park was still called City Park. This image can be found in the book, Oregon Scenic Beauties.
View of facilities in City Park (Washington Park), circa 1902 : A2004-002.93
Downtown Portland routinely experienced high water and this photograph from 1894 captures the challenges and adventures of flooded streets. This image was taken on Front and Morrison St. and comes from the book, Portland: Its History and Builders, Volume 1, by Joseph Gaston.
Flood scene at Front and Morrison, 1894 : A2004-002.7772
These goats are being trained for use in Alaska during the rush for the Klondike gold fields. This photograph was taken on Morrison Street and comes from a 1904 booklet titled, In and About Portland Oregon.
Training goats on Morrison St., circa 1904 : A2004-002.139
Vintage Portland 