House in Forest Grove

Title

House in Forest Grove

Description

Photograph of a house with large trees in the yard. This house is known as the Harley McDonald House and was on the corner of Pacific Avenue and B Street. The streets are packed dirt and no sidewalk. The house entry, part of the front and upper story are visible through the trees. The upper story front has a door and open seating area with handrail above the front porch. There is a dog in the front yard. On the extreme right there is a picket fence close to the camera and it is in disrepair.
[front] [A sticky note is attached to the sleeve the photograph is in] Harley McDonald house? B & Pacific? [back] [ink] Mrs. F.D. Cummings 83 Morning St. Portland, Maine Postmarked Forest Grove Oct ? 1912 Forest Grove, Ore. Dear Mrs. C. – Your sister’s letter came long ago, but I have been desperately ill myself and my eyes have bothered me so I have not done ?? writing. But will write you a good long letter soon. So sorry to know you are not quite your old self. I prescribe a trip to California and an osteopath. This is my Oregon because I believe it lovely here. Anna (Taylor) Morrison?

Date Created

circa 1910

Subject

Houses
Housing, Single family
Streets
Local & State History

Place

Forest Grove, Oregon

Medium

photographic postcards

Language

English

Identifier

FHFG_pic0081

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact Friends of Historic Forest Grove at: rights@fhfg.org
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Source

Friends of Historic Forest Grove

Type

Still Image