Black and white photograph of a horse-drawn wagon on a street, with other horses and riders and a horse-drawn carriage behind them. The wagon bears bunting and has a band seated on it; cars are parked along the street, and signs for Marshall-Weils Hardware store and Home Caf are visible along the street. Note the building covered with scaffolding in the right rear of the image.
A group of nine female Pacific University students in dance costumes, forming a can-can chorus line. This photograph is dated on the verso March 4, 1978. A backdrop behind them features images of the Wright Brothers' airplane; 1978 was the 75th anniversary of their first flight. See photo PUApic_009316 for a different group of girls performing at the same event in the previous year.
This performance may have been a part of the annual "Gay Nineties" celebration in Forest Grove.
A group of nine female Pacific University students in dance costumes, forming a can-can chorus line. This was likely taken in 1977. A backdrop behind them features the logo of the American Revolution Bicentennial (1977) and scenes from American history. See photo PUApic_009267 for a different group of girls performing at the same event the following year.
This performance may have been a part of the annual "Gay Nineties" celebration in Forest Grove.
A short video of a parade held during the Gay Nineties Festival in downtown Forest Grove, Oregon sometime between 1962-1965. The Gay Nineties Festival was a community event that took place in Forest Grove from the late 1940s to the early 1990s. Celebrating the era of the 1890s, it was originally held in conjunction with the town's Barbershop Quartet Contest. During its heyday, the festival featured a parade, stage shows, and carnival, and attracted thousands of attendees.
Parade participants visible in this video include costumed performers portraying pioneers, cowboys and Native Americans. Marching bands, horse-drawn wagons, classic cars and other displays also appear. The parade footage was shot from Pacific Avenue near the corner of College Way. Towards the end of the video, there is footage of Don Conrad opening the door of Gimre Shoes, which stood on the south side of Pacific Avenue between Main and Council Streets. Locations appearing in the background include The Grove Theatre, Standard Oil Gas Station, Gimre's Shoes, a music shop, a coffee shop, and Pacific University's Carnegie Hall.
This video is one of three that was created by local area resident Irene Conrad between 1962-1965 on 8mm film. The family transferred the films to DVD format and then extracted clips in MP4 format. Copies of the MP4 format were given to Pacific University. The videos do not have sound, and no higher resolution version is available.
A short video of a parade held during the Gay Nineties Festival in downtown Forest Grove, Oregon sometime between 1962-1965. The Gay Nineties Festival was a community event that took place in Forest Grove from the late 1940s to the early 1990s. Celebrating the era of the 1890s, it was originally held in conjunction with the town's Barbershop Quartet Contest. During its heyday, the festival featured a parade, stage shows, and carnival, and attracted thousands of attendees.
Parade participants visible in this video include a marching band, a majorette, and horseback riders. The parade footage was shot from Pacific Avenue near the corner of College Way. Locations appearing in the background include the Standard Oil Gas Station and Pacific University's Carnegie Hall.
This video is one of three that was created by local area resident Irene Conrad between 1962-1965 on 8mm film. The family transferred the films to DVD format and then extracted clips in MP4 format. Copies of the MP4 format were given to Pacific University. The videos do not have sound, and no higher resolution version is available.
A short video of a parade and attendees during the Gay Nineties Festival in downtown Forest Grove, Oregon sometime between 1962-1965. The Gay Nineties Festival was a community event that took place in Forest Grove from the late 1940s to the early 1990s. Celebrating the era of the 1890s, it was originally held in conjunction with the town's Barbershop Quartet Contest. During its heyday, the festival featured a parade, stage shows, and carnival, and attracted thousands of attendees.
The footage was shot from Pacific Avenue near the corner of College Way. People appearing in this video before the parade begins include Don Conrad (wearing a straw flat hat) and other Conrad Family members. Parade participants include: marching bands; a covered wagon; classic cars; floats from St. Anthony's School and Central School; unicyclists; and people in various historic costumes. Locations appearing in the background include the Standard Oil Gas Station, a service station on the corner of College and Pacific, the Grove Theatre, Gimre's Shoes and Floyd's Music. The Tip Top Cafe's blinking neon sign is partially visible near the 1:24 mark: the "O" and "I" in Tip/Top blink on and off.
This video is one of three that was created by local area resident Irene Conrad between 1962-1965 on 8mm film. The family transferred the films to DVD format and then extracted clips in MP4 format. Copies of the MP4 format were given to Pacific University. The videos do not have sound, and no higher resolution version is available.
A black and white photograph presumably taken by photographer Allan J. de Lay in the 1950s or 1960s. The photograph features a band playing in downtown Forest Grove on the occasion of the Gay Nineties festival.
A black and white photograph of a women's quartet group singing in a diner in Forest Grove, Oregon on the occasion of the Gay Nineties festival. The photograph was either taken in the late 1940s or the 1950s. A typed inscription on the back of the print reads "Quartets harmonize [sic] all over town, on street corners, in barber shops and coffee houses. Forest Grove hosts over half a hundred foursomes, including women's beauty shoppe quartettes like this one serenading in a local eatery." The photographer is unknown, but it may have been Allan J. de Lay, a staff photographer for The Oregonian who took numerous photographs of the event over the years.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay taken during the Gay Nineties festival in Forest Grove, Oregon, in the mid-1960s. A handwritten inscription on the back reads "Police Officer Wayne VanderZanden 'Shakes Down' Paul DeLay." Additionally, “Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb. 24 196[6/8]” is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring the Haney family at the Gay Nineties parade in 1961. “Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb. 25 1961” is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring an old 1910s or 1920s vehicle in the Gay Nineties parade in Forest Grove in the 1950s or 1960s. Additionally, "Allan J. de Lay Staff Photographer The Oregonian" is stamped on the back of the print. The Pacific Bowl bowling alley pictured in the background was owned by Ralph and Kathleen Haskins.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a Ford Model T in the Gay Nineties parade in Forest Grove. The photograph "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print. McClelland's Prescription Pharmacy is pictured in the background.
A black and white photograph featuring what is likely a Detroit Electric (or similar electric brand) vehicle in the Gay Nineties parade in Forest Grove. The photograph was likely taken in the early 1960s. Further, a handwritten inscription on the back reads "Bill and Violla McCready -- Detroit Electric Auto." The photographer is unknown, but it may have been Allan J. de Lay, a staff photographer for The Oregonian who took numerous photographs of the event over the years.
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay of the Gay Nineties parade in downtown Forest Grove in February 1961. The photograph features a group of young women dressed up and holding umbrellas for the parade. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
A staged photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring men dressed up for the Gay Nineties parade on Pacific Avenue in Forest Grove. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 24 1960" is stamped on the back of the print.
A staged photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a man playing dead and a man in a sheriff's costume standing over him during the Gay Nineties festival in Forest Grove. The photograph was likely taken by 19th avenue; note the train in the background. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print. An additional handwritten note states "Shoot out in Town."
A staged photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a man playing dead and a group of costumed men standing over him during the Gay Nineties festival in Forest Grove. The photograph was likely taken by 19th avenue. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print. An additional handwritten note states "Shoot out in the Streets of FG 1961."
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring a group of men dressed up as cowboys standing in front of a train by 19th avenue during the Gay Nineties festival. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print. An additional handwritten note states "Train Hold up in town 1961."
A photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring citizens of Forest Grove waiting in front of a train during the Gay Nineties parade in the 1950s or 1960s. A handwritten note on the back of the print speculates the location of the photograph, stating "1st year the train came to town. I remember this passenger train. Brought out tons of Portlanders. Corner of campus? Site of current parking lot."
A black and white photograph by Allan J. de Lay featuring citizens of Forest Grove waiting in front of a train on 19th avenue during the Gay Nineties parade in the early 1960s.
A photograph featuring children in a toy covered wagon holding what is presumably a fake firearm during the Gay Nineties parade in Forest Grove. Leaning against the covered wagon is a sign that states "Oregon or Bust!" Additionally, "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- FEB 24 1962" is faintly stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph featuring the Ladies of Elks' parade float for the Gay Nineties festival in downtown Forest Grove in 1961. "Allan J. de Lay Professional Photographer -- Feb 25 1961" is stamped on the back of the print.
A black and white photograph taken during the first year of the Gay Nineties festival. "Photograph by Allan J. de Lay Please Credit" is stamped on the back of the print. A handwritten inscription states "Lee Brattan...[and] waitress oh [sic] Hundley's Donut Bar 1947 Russell Crocker -- Portland Good Coke Co."
A black and white photograph taken by Allan J. de Lay featuring what is likely an old steam powered pumper during the Gay Nineties parade. The photograph was either taken in the 1950s or early 1960s.
