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Portland Chinese Language School, 1980

The Portland Chinese Language School was established in 1901 by the Oregon Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA). The school was located within the CCBA building at 315 NW Davis before relocating to Portland Community College. Portland City Archives, AP/65291 Click here to view the image on Efiles.

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Aerial of Buckman Field, circa 1972

Aerial view of Buckman Field (NE 12th Ave and Everett St). Photo taken circa 1972. Portland City Archives, AP/38800. To view this image in Efiles, click here.

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Reed College, circa 1913

Women sitting on the lawn by a tree at Reed College, circa 1913. Portland City Archives, AP/47310. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.

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Irvington Greasing Station, 1929

Located at NE Broadway and NE 21st Ave looking northwest. Portland City Archives, AP/21226 Click here to view the image in Efiles.

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Aerial of Forest Park, 1952

Aerial image of Forest Park. Image dated Wednesday, April 9, 1952. Portland City Archives, AP/46651. To view this image in Efiles, click here.

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Portland Traction Company, 1941

A portion of the Portland Traction Company trolley system pamphlet “The World’s Finest Trolley System,” 1941. The pamphlet states, “Under a franchise granted by popular vote, the Portland Traction Company has since 1936 invested more than $5,000,000 in giving Portland a completely up-to-date trolley system. Comprising 141 new electric trolley coaches, 135 new gas buses, and 119 rebuilt and…

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Plainfield's Mayur Cuisine of India, 1979

Located at 852 SW 21st Ave, Plainfield’s Mayur Cuisine of India was opened by Rekha and Richard Plainfield. The restaurant had one of Portland’s first tandoor ovens and was open for over 35 years. It closed its doors in 2013. Portland City Archives, AP/45732 Click here to view this image on Efiles.

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Billy Winters Log Cabin, 1912

Double-sided card promoting local establishment: Billy Winters Log Cabin. The front shows the interior view at SW 3rd Ave and Morrison St with kegs, two men, and multiple bottles displayed. The back of the card features text under the heading ‘DON’T KNOCK’ and lists Winters’ contact information. Portland City Archives, AP/47317. Portland City Archives, AP/98646. To view these photos in Efiles,…

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Scoopmobile, 1950

These men are removing snow on SW 12th Avenue between Main Street and Jefferson Street with the Scoopmobile, 1950. This image was originally posted in 2014. Portland City Archives, AP/28552. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.

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6713 SE Holgate: Kern Park Flower Shoppe, 1983

Kern Park Flower Shoppe is the oldest Japanese florist in Portland. The business started as wholesale greenhouses, opened in 1915 by Sukemon and Shin Itami. Shin passed away while incarcerated at the Minidoka Camp in Idaho during WWII. Sukemon passed shortly after returning to Portland in 1945. It was their son Shigeo and wife Fumi that worked to ensure the Itami legacy still stands…

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Unthank Park, 1971

Two women and a baby posing near the pavilion at Unthank Park, 1971. Portland City Archives, AP/68865. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.

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Sunnyside Streetcar, ca. 1926

View from SE 33rd Ave and Belmont St. Portland City Archives, AP/54825 Click here to view the image on Efiles.

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SE 27th Ave and SE Powell Blvd, 1897

View of large residence (mansion) at SE 27th Ave and SE Powell Blvd. Portland City Archives, AP/58738. To view this image in Efiles, click here.

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City Hall, 1987

A snow sculpture of Portland’s City Hall for the Sapporo Snow Festival in sister city, Sapporo, Japan, 1987. Portland City Archives, P/11117. View this image in Efiles by clicking here.

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Doris' Cafe, 325 NE Russell St, 1990s

Doris’ Cafe moved to 325 Russell St from its original N Williams location in 1993. Owned and operated by Rosie Dean and her sons, Doris’ Cafe was known for its soul food such as fried catfish, ribs, and red beans and rice. Share your memories of the eatery in the comments! Portland City Archives, AP/98621 Click here to view this image in Efiles.

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Can Day, 1951

Mary Susan Lodmell and Officer Joe Wojcik on “can day”. The Sunshine Division began operating in 1923, and continues to distribute holiday meal boxes to families in the Portland metro area every year in addition to their year-round services. Portland City Archives, AP/48115. To view this image in Efiles, click here.

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Civilian Defense Council, 1942

Air raid bulletin approved by the Civilian Defense Council, 1942. In the years between the first and second World Wars, Portland’s public safety officers realized that improved flying capabilities and the potential for an air strike during war time required action on the part of City officials. The response was the beginning of a Civil Defense program. Click here to check out the exhibit on…