The Columbian 3, an 1860’s fire engine, was pulled by firefighters who also worked the pump by hand. This photo was taken outside of Station 19 (6049 SE Stark Street), circa 1950. The engine is currently on display at the Fire Museum which is located at 35th Avenue and Belmont Street.
The Columbian 3, Circa 1950: A2001-083
The U.S. National Bank at SW 6th Avenue and SW Stark Street, circa 1918.
US National Bank, circa 1918: A2004-002.568
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 picture was taken in 1959 as part of the County Road Department’s project documentation activities. The Silver Spur was located at 9409 SE Stark Street, which is currently at the off ramp for southbound Interstate 205.
The Silver Spur on SE Stark Street, 1959: Multnomah County Archives
A couple days ago we saw a full view of Fire Station 19, but today we get a closer view of the building, along with a horse drawn engine and crew outside of the station.
Crew and horse drawn engine outside station, circa 1910: A2001-083
Fire Station 19, located at 6049 SE Stark Street. This image was taken in 1913 when the address was 1597 SE Stark Street.
Full view of station exterior with crew, 1913: A2001-083
This image of firefighters on motorcycles was taken circa 1915. This photograph comes from a collection of images of Station 19, located at 1597 SE Stark Street, which became 6049 SE Stark after the street renumbering. The gentleman on the left is Edward Boatright, the founder of the Fire Bureau’s Toy and Joy program.
Firefighters on motorcycles, circa 1915: A2001-083
This photograph of SW 6th Avenue is looking south towards Stark Street. On the right of the image is the US National Bank of Oregon.
SW 6th Ave. looking south, Jan. 4, 1932 : A2004-001.638
