Waterfront Park, 1983

This image provides of view from Waterfront Park, looking towards the Burnside Bridge, in 1983. This area has transformed since this image was taken.

 

Waterfront Park looking toward Burnside Bridge, 1983: A2011-008.14

Waterfront Park looking toward Burnside Bridge, 1983: A2011-008.14

 

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St. Johns Fire Station, circa 1932

This photograph shows a number man standing outside the old St. Johns City Hall and fire station in 1932. The structure on the left of the image was identified as a bandstand, according to the envelope the image came in. The old City Hall still stands today and is located at 7214 N Philadelphia Avenue, and now serves as the Portland Police Bureau Training Division building.

 

St. Johns fire station and bandstand, 1932: A2009-009.2609

St. Johns fire station and bandstand, circa 1932: A2009-009.2609

 

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SW Morrison Street, 1976

This is another image from the Sign Compliance survey in 1976. This image is from SW Morrison Street near 11th Avenue looking northwest. Gregory’s Tavern, Leo’s Coiffures, and the Diamond Head Restaurant are visible in this image.

 

Sign Compliance Survey Core Area  SW Morrison St., 1976: A2011-018.72

Sign Compliance Survey Core Area SW Morrison St., 1976: A2011-018.72

 

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Southwest Mystery Location, circa 1890

Somewhere in Southwest Portland, circa 1890, these women and children were enjoying a snowy day. Can anyone pinpoint the location of this image?

 

Girls in the snow in SW Portland, circa 1890: A2004-002.1087

Girls in the snow in SW Portland, circa 1890: A2004-002.1087

 

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FOUND: SW 10th Ave. just south of Market