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Description: Black and white photograph. This is the fifth image of a six image panoramic view of Portland, Oregon. This print displays a large building, which appears to be the Pioneer Courthouse. The building is multi-storied and displays multiple windows and chimneys. The building is topped with a domed structure that has arched windows on its surface. The surrounding town is sectioned off in blocks that are lined with wooden sidewalks. Rows of trees line the edges of these sidewalks. Large buildings and dwelling line the streets surrounding the courthouse. The dwellings are multi-storied and have multiple windows, covered porches, and chimneys. Wooden fences enclose the yards of the dwellings. Two wide dirt roads are visible on either side of the courthouse. Also visible in the image is the Willamette River, trees, hills, a church spire, lampposts, buildings, and dwellings.

Description: An elevated view of a town identified as Portland, Oregon. The foreground of the image appears to be a residential district, which is filled with dwellings containing chimnneys, fences, and covered porches. Also visible in the image are dirt roads, trees, and churches with spires. A body of water is partially visible in the distance.

Description: A woman stands on a wooden dock holding a large bouquet of roses. A bottle in her right hand is raised near the hull of a ship, identified as the S.S. Western Comet. The bottle is packaged in a striped wrapper with a bow tied to its surface. The woman is dressed in a wide brimmed hat, fur shawl, gloves, dress, and shoes. The flower bouquet is mixed with roses, baby's breath, and fern leaves. Behind the woman is a short wooden partition that has a sign on its surface that reads, Western Comet. The numbers nine and eight are painted on the ship's steel exterior.

Description: A group of individuals pose next to a covered wagon. The man seated with his legs crossed in a wooden chair with hat, beard, and spectacles was identified as Ezra Meeker. Draped on the wagon is a banner reading, in part, The Old Oregon Trail Monument Expedition. Seated in the front of the wagon are a woman and dog. A man stands in front of the wagon next to a team of two oxen. Behind the oxen is a pitched canvas tent. A man holding a small book is seated next to Ezra. In the background are trees, and a partial view of a dwelling. A typed label on the back of the mounted print reads, Historic #557 Ezra Meeker and covered wagon in residence section, Portland, 1908. Multnomah Co.

Description: Black and white photograph. This is the fourth image of a six image panoramic view of Portland, Oregon. This print displays a residential district that is sectioned off in blocks that are lined with wooden sidewalks. Rows of trees line the edges of these sidewalks. Two wide dirt roads intersect in the foreground of the image. The dwellings are multi-storied and have multiple windows, covered porches, and chimneys. Wooden fences enclose the yards of the dwellings. Lining the dirt road in the left foreground of the image are piles of wood. A sign that reads, lumber yard hangs over a wood sidewalk in the bottom left corner of the image. Trees, hills, dwellings, buildings, and two church spires are visible in the distance.

Description: This is the third image of a six image panoramic view of Portland, Oregon. This print displays a residential district that is sectioned off in blocks that are lined with wooden sidewalks. Rows of trees line the edges of these sidewalks. Two wide dirt roads intersect near the center of the image. The dwellings are multi-storied and have multiple windows, covered porches, and chimneys. Wooden fences enclose the yards of the dwellings. Visible in the foreground of the image is a cluster of dwellings. Next to these dwellings is a large pile of wood that is stacked in front of a large wooden structure. Buildings, dwellings, and trees fill the image. A church spire is visible at the right edge of the image.

Description: This is the second image of a six image panoramic view of Portland, Oregon. This print displays a residential district that is sectioned off in blocks that are lined with wooden sidewalks. Rows of trees line the edges of these sidewalks. Two wide dirt roads intersect in the foreground of the image. Piles of wood are visible on the right edge of the dirt road. The dwellings are multi-storied, and display multiple windows, covered porches, and chimneys. Wooden fences enclose the yards of the dwellings. Visible in the left foreground of the image is the rooftop of the Central School. Visible on this rooftop is an octagonal bell tower with a domed roof. In the distance trees, hills, and additional dwellings are visible.

Description: Black and white photograph. This is the sixth image of a six image panoramic view of Portland, Oregon. This print displays a residential district that is sectioned off in blocks that are lined with wooden sidewalks. Rows of trees line the edges of these sidewalks. Two wide dirt roads intersect in the foreground of the image. The dwellings are multi-storied and have multiple windows, covered porches, and chimneys. Wooden fences enclose the yards of the dwellings. Trees, hills, dwellings, buildings, a church spire, and the Willamette River are visible in the distance.

Description: A group of people are gathered around a wooden stage where a boy holds a banner which hangs from a wooden armature that reads, Presented by the Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition to the Congregational Cadet Corps of Eureka, Humbolt County CAL 1905. On the left side of the image is a partial view of musicians in uniform with instruments and music stands. These musicians appear to be of Native American ancestry. On the right side of the image people are seated on steps, while others stand surrounding the stage. In the background is a large classically styled building that has a pediment and multiple columns. On the surface of the building are the words, The State Of Washington. Also visible in the image is a utility pole, electric lines, hanging lamp, and trees.

Description: Black and white photograph. This is the first image of a six image panoramic view of Portland, Oregon. This print displays a residential district that is sectioned off in blocks that are lined with wooden sidewalks. Rows of trees line the edges of these sidewalks. Two wide dirt roads intersect in the foreground of the image. The dwellings are multi-storied and display multiple windows, covered porches, and chimneys. Wooden fences enclose the yards of the dwellings. In the distance trees, hills, and additional dwellings are visible.

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