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SW Second and Washington

SW Third Avenue by day

SW Third Avenue by night

Lighted arches were erected up Third Avenue in 1914 and they stood until the 1930’s. Lion’s Clothing Company is seen in the center.

 

The brightly colored awnings graced the Lion Clothing Company on the right. A banner advertising Budweiser adorns the wall above the clock.

SW Third & Washington

SW Fifth & Morrison

In the 1890’s and early 1900’s electricity was a new phenomenon. It was the key to many “modern conveniences”. It provided the energy to transport the masses and it changed life as we knew it. Several power plants were built to generate the power that was used to electrify the Trolley Lines and to light Portland’s streets. It also ushered in a new era that brought us air conditioning, hot and cold running water, toasters, hair dryers and all the things we couldn’t live without today.

SW Third and Washington

Looking North on Broadway at Night

Looking South from Oak Street on Broadway

SW Sixth and Morrison

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