Portland General Electric Company, Equipment Building, 1841 Southeast ...
Survey number: HAER OR-12-G Building/structure dates: ca. 1929 Initial Construction
Sculpture "Law of Nature" at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Por...
Artist: Tom Otterness, 1997. 3 vignettes, bronze. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. Credit li... More
Sculpture "Law of Nature" at the Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, Por...
Artist: Tom Otterness, 1997. 3 vignettes, bronze. Photographed as part of an assignment for the General Services Administration. Title information, date, and subject note provided by the photographer. Credit li... More
Exterior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Interior. U.S. Custom House, Portland, Maine
Located near Portland's waterfront and built to accommodate the city's growing customs business. By 1866, Portland was one of the most significant seaports in the country. Designed under the direction of Alfre... More
Burnside Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Burnside Street, Portlan...
Significance: Burnside Bridge is one in an ensemble of twelve monumental highway bridges across the lower Willamette River, and one of five Portland span bridges (with Ross Island Bridge, Sellwood Bridge, Lovej... More
John Calvin Stevens House, 52 Bowdoin Street, Portland, Cumberland Cou...
Significance: House was built in 1884 in the "shingle style" by the Portland architect John Calvin Stevens, 1855-1940, as his own residence and has an early example of revived use of the gambrel roof. Survey ... More
Oriental Theatre, 828 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, Multnomah Coun...
Significance: The Oriental Theatre, the second largest moving picture theatre built in Oregon, was erected in conjunction with an office building and contained notable examples of thematic decor derived from an... More
Oriental Theatre, 828 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, Multnomah Coun...
Significance: The Oriental Theatre, the second largest moving picture theatre built in Oregon, was erected in conjunction with an office building and contained notable examples of thematic decor derived from an... More
Portland & Southwestern Railroad Tunnel, Willamette Meridian, Chapman,...
Significance: The Portland and Southwestern Railroad Tunnel is one of the longer semi-temporary railroad tunnels built for logging transport in Oregon and the only tunnel to cross the divide of the Oregon coast... More
Portland & Southwestern Railroad Tunnel, Willamette Meridian, Chapman,...
Significance: The Portland and Southwestern Railroad Tunnel is one of the longer semi-temporary railroad tunnels built for logging transport in Oregon and the only tunnel to cross the divide of the Oregon coast... More
Morse-Libby House, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, Cumberland County, M...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-23 Survey number: HABS ME-53 Building/structure dates: ca. 1859 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000074
Morse-Libby House, 109 Danforth Street, Portland, Cumberland County, M...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-23 Survey number: HABS ME-53 Building/structure dates: ca. 1859 Initial Construction National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000074
Steel Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at State Route 99, Portland, M...
Significance: An early example of the Waddell-type vertical lift bridge, the Steel Bridge documents that, guided by Harrington, most features of the type achieved "standard" form by 1912. It also demonstrates ... More
Portland General Electric Company, H.P. Boiler Room, 1841 Southeast Wa...
Survey number: HAER OR-12-L Building/structure dates: 1924 Initial Construction
Portland General Electric Company, H.P. Boiler Room, 1841 Southeast Wa...
Survey number: HAER OR-12-L Building/structure dates: 1924 Initial Construction
[J. Ryan, Portland Team, baseball card portrait]
Baseball card title devised by Library staff. Issued by: American Tobacco Company. Forms part of: Baseball cards from the Benjamin K. Edwards Collection.
Universal Portland Cement Co., plants nos. 3-4 at Buffington, 8-96-A
H107349 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright claimant's address: Chicago, New York, Washington. No. 8-96A. Copyright deposit; Geo. R. Lawrence Co.; April 13, 1908.
Hastings Bridge, Campground Road spanning Worcester, Nashua & Portland...
Significance: Hastings Bridge represents a type of construction that was once common but rarely survives, the wooden truss. It is the oldest extant timber pony truss bridge identified in the Massachusetts stat... More
First Parish Church (Unitarian), 425 Congress Street, Portland, Cumber...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS ME-6 Building/structure dates: 1825- 1826 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1852 Subsequent Work
First Parish Church (Unitarian), 425 Congress Street, Portland, Cumber...
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: FN-29 Survey number: HABS ME-6 Building/structure dates: 1825- 1826 Initial Construction Building/structure dates: 1852 Subsequent Work
Portland Breakwater Lighthouse, Northeast end of Portland Breakwater, ...
Significance: This Greek Revival structure was first built in 1855 and rebuilt in 1875. It is constructed of cast-iron plate, its bolted joined covered by cast-iron Corinthian columns, cornices, and cresting. T... More
Bridge Street Bridge, Spanning Grand River at Bridge Street, Portland,...
Significance: The Bridge Street Bridge in Portland is a rare two-span metal through truss, with two spans 100 feet in length, featuring decorative treatment at the end posts. This is the oldest known surviving... More
North Star Woolen Mill, 109 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, Hennep...
Significance: The mill is historically significant for its association with the development of the West Side Milling District in Minneapolis. Established in 1864, the mill remained in operation until its closur... More
North Star Woolen Mill, 109 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, Hennep...
Significance: The mill is historically significant for its association with the development of the West Side Milling District in Minneapolis. Established in 1864, the mill remained in operation until its closur... More
North Star Woolen Mill, 109 Portland Avenue South, Minneapolis, Hennep...
Significance: The mill is historically significant for its association with the development of the West Side Milling District in Minneapolis. Established in 1864, the mill remained in operation until its closur... More
Portland General Electric Company, Stephens Substation, 1841 Southeast...
Survey number: HAER OR-12-N Building/structure dates: 1929 Initial Construction
Woodman Building, 140 Middle Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
Significance: Complete, well-preserved, and flamboyant facade. Survey number: HABS ME-136 Building/structure dates: 1867 Initial Construction
Meridian Street Bridge, Spanning Salamonie River at State Road 27, Por...
Significance: The bridge is the only reinforced concrete thru arch bridge remaining in Indiana. Survey number: HAER IN-93
U. S. Post Office & Old Courthouse, 169 Middle Street, Portland, Cumbe...
Significance: The Old Post Office and Courthouse was a distinguished example of the Renaissance Revival style. Careful workmanship and a lavish use of fine marble, generous scale, carefully calculated proportio... More
U. S. Post Office & Old Courthouse, 169 Middle Street, Portland, Cumbe...
Significance: The Old Post Office and Courthouse was a distinguished example of the Renaissance Revival style. Careful workmanship and a lavish use of fine marble, generous scale, carefully calculated proportio... More
U. S. Post Office & Old Courthouse, 169 Middle Street, Portland, Cumbe...
Significance: The Old Post Office and Courthouse was a distinguished example of the Renaissance Revival style. Careful workmanship and a lavish use of fine marble, generous scale, carefully calculated proportio... More
Portland General Electric Company, Office Building, 1841 Southeast Wat...
Survey number: HAER OR-12-F Building/structure dates: ca. 1930 Initial Construction
Samuel Hall House, 478 Main Street, Portland, Middlesex County, CT
Survey number: HABS CT-51 Building/structure dates: ca. 1732 Initial Construction
Samuel Hall House, 478 Main Street, Portland, Middlesex County, CT
Survey number: HABS CT-51 Building/structure dates: ca. 1732 Initial Construction
Marquam Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Interstate Highway 5, Por...
Significance: The Marquam Bridge is distinctive as the first Portland span constructed to serve the Interstate freeway system, as well as the first double deck freeway bridge in the state. The structure's func... More
Portland General Electric Company, Station "L", 1841 Southeast Water S...
Significance: Station "L" is primarily a group of six structures designed and built by the Portland General Electric Company between 1910 and 1929. The Station represents the growth and the use of Portland Gen... More
Portland General Electric Company, Station "L", 1841 Southeast Water S...
Significance: Station "L" is primarily a group of six structures designed and built by the Portland General Electric Company between 1910 and 1929. The Station represents the growth and the use of Portland Gen... More
Portland General Electric Company, Station "L", 1841 Southeast Water S...
Significance: Station "L" is primarily a group of six structures designed and built by the Portland General Electric Company between 1910 and 1929. The Station represents the growth and the use of Portland Gen... More
Portland General Electric Company, Station "L", 1841 Southeast Water S...
Significance: Station "L" is primarily a group of six structures designed and built by the Portland General Electric Company between 1910 and 1929. The Station represents the growth and the use of Portland Gen... More
Fort McKinley, South Fork Latrine, West side of East Side Drive, appro...
Significance: Fort McKinley attains significance as the largest of Portland Harbor's five military complexes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The fort protected Maine's principal city with one ... More
Churchill House, 51 State Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
Suggested address, 51 State Street, is not verifiable in documentation. Survey number: HABS ME-35 Building/structure dates: 1801 Initial Construction
Churchill House, 51 State Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
Suggested address, 51 State Street, is not verifiable in documentation. Survey number: HABS ME-35 Building/structure dates: 1801 Initial Construction
Venable Hotel, 1024 Southwest Third Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County...
Significance: The Hamilton Hotel is significant as an example of its architectural style and building type associated with low-income urban dwelling, and because of its association with its designer, noted Port... More
John Mussey House, 91 Danforth Street Northwest, Portland, Cumberland ...
Suggested address, 91 Danforth Street NW, is not verifiable in documentation. Survey number: HABS ME-31 Building/structure dates: ca. 1800 Initial Construction
John Mussey House, 91 Danforth Street Northwest, Portland, Cumberland ...
Suggested address, 91 Danforth Street NW, is not verifiable in documentation. Survey number: HABS ME-31 Building/structure dates: ca. 1800 Initial Construction
Fort Gorges, Hog Island Ledge, Portland Harbor, Portland, Cumberland C...
Significance: It is a very prominent and intriguing part of the Casco Bay view from Portland's Fort Allen Park and Eastern Promenade, and so viewed by thousands every year. Architecturally it is an unchanged ex... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Pioneer Post Office, 700 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah County, ...
Significance: The Pioneer Courthouse is one of the most important federally-funded buildings in the Pacific Northwest. Built in 1875, the Italianate building is styled with classic, restrained architectural det... More
Mariners' Church, Fore Street, between Moulton & Market Streets, Portl...
Significance: An excellent example of early warehouse construction, of special interest because of its duel function as a church for seamen. Survey number: HABS ME-135 Building/structure dates: ca. 1827- ca.... More
Slateford House, U.S. Route 611 & T709, Portland, Northampton County, ...
Significance: The Slateford farm was established in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, retaining two of its early structures. The main house, built before 1850, exhibits finely crafted interior and ex... More
Slateford House, U.S. Route 611 & T709, Portland, Northampton County, ...
Significance: The Slateford farm was established in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, retaining two of its early structures. The main house, built before 1850, exhibits finely crafted interior and ex... More
Slateford House, U.S. Route 611 & T709, Portland, Northampton County, ...
Significance: The Slateford farm was established in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, retaining two of its early structures. The main house, built before 1850, exhibits finely crafted interior and ex... More
Slateford House, U.S. Route 611 & T709, Portland, Northampton County, ...
Significance: The Slateford farm was established in the first quarter of the nineteenth century, retaining two of its early structures. The main house, built before 1850, exhibits finely crafted interior and ex... More
Shepley House, 156 State Street, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
Significance: Architect Alexander Parris, a noted New England architect of the Federal Period. Original appearance of the building well documented through original plans and elevations. Listed in the National R... More
Canada Dry Bottling Plant, 4370 Northeast Halsey Street, Portland, Mul...
Significance: The bottling plant is an example of a prototypical design by Walter Monroe Cory for Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Inc, probably designed between 1936-43. Canada Dry used the Art Moderne building type as ... More
Canada Dry Bottling Plant, 4370 Northeast Halsey Street, Portland, Mul...
Significance: The bottling plant is an example of a prototypical design by Walter Monroe Cory for Canada Dry Ginger Ale, Inc, probably designed between 1936-43. Canada Dry used the Art Moderne building type as ... More
Portland Reservoir No. 2, 6007 Southeast Division Street, Portland, Mu...
Significance: Portland's reservoirs are significant, not only as functioning components of the municipal water system, but also as symbols of the importance of that system to the development of the city from a ... More
Portland Reservoir No. 2, 6007 Southeast Division Street, Portland, Mu...
Significance: Portland's reservoirs are significant, not only as functioning components of the municipal water system, but also as symbols of the importance of that system to the development of the city from a ... More
Portland City Hall, 1220 Southwest Fifth Avenue, Portland, Multnomah C...
Significance: The Portland City Hall is an outstanding example of Renaissance Revival Style architecture and is one of the principal early buildings of public architecture remaining in Portland from the late Ni... More
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Rive...
Significance: Willamette River Bridge 5.1 is the south end part of a 4-3/4 mile-long network of railroad bridges, causeways, and cut system linking the mainlines north and south of Portland. The bridge is one ... More
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Rive...
Significance: Willamette River Bridge 5.1 is the south end part of a 4-3/4 mile-long network of railroad bridges, causeways, and cut system linking the mainlines north and south of Portland. The bridge is one ... More
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Rive...
Significance: Willamette River Bridge 5.1 is the south end part of a 4-3/4 mile-long network of railroad bridges, causeways, and cut system linking the mainlines north and south of Portland. The bridge is one ... More
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Rive...
Significance: Willamette River Bridge 5.1 is the south end part of a 4-3/4 mile-long network of railroad bridges, causeways, and cut system linking the mainlines north and south of Portland. The bridge is one ... More
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Rive...
Significance: Willamette River Bridge 5.1 is the south end part of a 4-3/4 mile-long network of railroad bridges, causeways, and cut system linking the mainlines north and south of Portland. The bridge is one ... More
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Rive...
Significance: Willamette River Bridge 5.1 is the south end part of a 4-3/4 mile-long network of railroad bridges, causeways, and cut system linking the mainlines north and south of Portland. The bridge is one ... More
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Rive...
Significance: Willamette River Bridge 5.1 is the south end part of a 4-3/4 mile-long network of railroad bridges, causeways, and cut system linking the mainlines north and south of Portland. The bridge is one ... More
Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Rive...
Significance: Willamette River Bridge 5.1 is the south end part of a 4-3/4 mile-long network of railroad bridges, causeways, and cut system linking the mainlines north and south of Portland. The bridge is one ... More
Union Avenue Viaduct, Spanning between Southeast Harrison & Southeast ...
Significance: Completed in 1937, the Union Avenue Viaduct is the longest continuous concrete slab/beam/girder-type structure in the state of Oregon. The original structure was built in 1936-37 and refined with ... More
Union Avenue Viaduct, Spanning between Southeast Harrison & Southeast ...
Significance: Completed in 1937, the Union Avenue Viaduct is the longest continuous concrete slab/beam/girder-type structure in the state of Oregon. The original structure was built in 1936-37 and refined with ... More
Union Avenue Viaduct, Spanning between Southeast Harrison & Southeast ...
Significance: Completed in 1937, the Union Avenue Viaduct is the longest continuous concrete slab/beam/girder-type structure in the state of Oregon. The original structure was built in 1936-37 and refined with ... More
Union Avenue Viaduct, Spanning between Southeast Harrison & Southeast ...
Significance: Completed in 1937, the Union Avenue Viaduct is the longest continuous concrete slab/beam/girder-type structure in the state of Oregon. The original structure was built in 1936-37 and refined with ... More
Portland, Oregon. Cityscape photograph, Panoramic Photograph
J262449 U.S. Copyright Office Copyright deposit; Acme Commercial Photographers; June 25, 1923. Copyright claimant's address: Portland, Oregon. Mountain is background painted in on negative.
Broadway Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Broadway Street, Portlan...
Significance: The Broadway Bridge is the first bascule span built in Portland and, at the time constructed, the longest in the United States. Its completion resulted in a dramatic shift in land values and busi... More
Broadway Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Broadway Street, Portlan...
Significance: The Broadway Bridge is the first bascule span built in Portland and, at the time constructed, the longest in the United States. Its completion resulted in a dramatic shift in land values and busi... More
U.S. Courthouse, 620 Southwest Main Street, Portland, Multnomah County...
Significance: While Portland has changed dramatically over the last 50 years, the Federal Courthouse remains an impressive example of early 1930 architecture. The Federal Courthouse is also an important Portla... More
U.S. Courthouse, 620 Southwest Main Street, Portland, Multnomah County...
Significance: While Portland has changed dramatically over the last 50 years, the Federal Courthouse remains an impressive example of early 1930 architecture. The Federal Courthouse is also an important Portla... More
U.S. Courthouse, 620 Southwest Main Street, Portland, Multnomah County...
Significance: While Portland has changed dramatically over the last 50 years, the Federal Courthouse remains an impressive example of early 1930 architecture. The Federal Courthouse is also an important Portla... More
Odd Fellows Building, 1019 Southwest Tenth Street, Portland, Multnomah...
Significance: Noteworthy building erected on the periphery of Portland's business district during a period of intense development between 1900-1930. This building represents a historical link with a fraternal ... More
Hawthorne Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Hawthorne Boulevard & M...
Significance: The Hawthorne Bridge is the oldest extant vertical lift bridge in the United States. It is the oldest of Portland's Willamette bridges, initiating the replacement of earlier swing spans. Designed ... More
Hawthorne Bridge, Spanning Willamette River at Hawthorne Boulevard & M...
Significance: The Hawthorne Bridge is the oldest extant vertical lift bridge in the United States. It is the oldest of Portland's Willamette bridges, initiating the replacement of earlier swing spans. Designed ... More
St. John's Bridge, Spans Willamette River at US Highway 30, Portland, ...
Significance: The St. John's Bridge is significant for its design and for its representation among suspension bridges in the Trans-Mississippi West and in Oregon. At the time of its completion, the bridge had ... More
St. John's Bridge, Spans Willamette River at US Highway 30, Portland, ...
Significance: The St. John's Bridge is significant for its design and for its representation among suspension bridges in the Trans-Mississippi West and in Oregon. At the time of its completion, the bridge had ... More
[Sandsfoot Castle, Portland, England] view, photochrome print postcard...
Title from the Detroit Publishing Co., Catalogue J foreign section, Detroit, Mich. : Detroit Publishing Company, 1905. Print no. "11040". More information about the Photochrom Print Collection is available at h... More
[Interior of Forestry Bldg. at the Lewis and Clark Centennial, Portlan...
This record contains unverified data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Forests...; Expositions 1905; Shelf. Unprocessed in PR 03 - Expositions (B size)
The Prune Bear, made of prunes grown in the Sacramento Valley, Calif.,...
H71385 U.S. Copyright Office. Stereo copyrighted by C.L. Wasson. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Bears; Fruit; Exhibitions; Shelf.
[Bird's-eye view of Portland, Oregon, with Mt. Hood in the background]
J295212 U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Prentiss. Public domain image of New York City buildings, cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description