Children gathered around a maypole playground structure posing for a photo to publicize the efforts of Vanport citizens to raise funds for a summer recreation program, May 22, 1946.
Vanport children gathered around maypole playground structure, May 22, 1946: A2001-025.723
Oregon is home to many archives, most rich with collections documenting Oregon’s history. In order to highlight some of these collections containing Portland-area images, Vintage Portland has invited photo submissions from other archives within the region. Today’s photo and text is provided by the Multnomah County Archives.
This 1963 artist concept shows the proposed Delta Dome. It was planned as a professional football and baseball stadium located in what is now Delta Park. Bond-based funding was rejected by voters in 1964.
Delta Stadium, 1963
The dedication of the Forecourt Fountain (Keller Fountain) in 1970.
Forecourt Fountain dedication, 1970: A2008-009
Lents Pharmacy on the corner of SE Foster Road and SE 92nd Avenue, 1932.
SE Foster Rd. and SE 92nd Ave., 1932: A2009-009.1395
Pier Park pool, June 25, 1941. The back of the image states, “These bathing beauties of the St. Johns district were among the hundreds of persons who jammed Pier park pool Monday afternoon when most of the city tanks were closed for cleaning and refilling.”
Bathing beauties at Pier Park pool, June 25, 1941: A2001-045.666
Mayor Fred L. Peterson micro-photographing the first document in the City’s microfilm program, February 23, 1955. The other men L-R are Commissioner William A. Bowes, Head of the Portland Civil Defense program; Captain Jack Lowe; Mayor Peterson; and, Auditor Will Gibson. The microfilm program was considered an integral component of Portland’s CD program.
Mayor Fred L. Peterson micro-photographing the first document in the City’s microfilm program, 1955: A2011-004.167
Aerial of the Willamette River and downtown looking north from the Ross Island Bridge, 1935.
View of the Willamette River looking north, 1935: A2004-001.1007
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