Main Street from Pacific Avenue looking north

Title

Main Street from Pacific Avenue looking north

Description

Picture was taken in the middle of Main Street probably from south side of Pacific Avenue. View is looking north with both sides of the street visible. Vehicles parked at the curb are early to mid 1930s. On the left is the Forest Grove National Bank. Next is Littler’s Pharmacy then another sign followed by MEATS & GROCERIES INDEPENDENT DEALERS another sign then REXALL DRUGS then FOREST GROVE HARDWARE. On the right is a street sign with Clatskane, Vernonia and Gales Creek for Highway Oregon 47 and Portland, Beaverton and Hillsboro for Highway Oregon 8. There are two men standing in the entry of the first store. A couple doors down is a sign SUNF??? ICE CREAM and HUGHE’S CO?? (CONFECTIONERY) on the same sign. Next is GEO. G. PATERSON FURNITURE.
[front] Street Scene - Forest Grove, Oregon [back] Mr & Mrs Arthur Bouley 14 Sawyaer St Nashug N.H. Postmarked Forest Greve Sep 12 1947. No Stamp. Note: latest car 1936 Dear Folks, This is “our town” It’s very nice. Love Paul & Norma

Creator

There is a W with an A in the center on the front of the photograph

Date Created

circa 1935

Subject

Streets
Buildings
Local & State History

Place

Forest Grove, Oregon

Medium

photographic postcards

Language

English

Identifier

FHFG_pic0033

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