Black and white image of a gas tank in a field. The tank is being filled by a railroad tank car while three men stand by and watch. Signs on the tank promise 'Happier living beyond the gas line with Hydro-Gas for cooking, heating, lighting, refrigeration, hot water. The Multnomah Fuel Co., Portland, Oregon.' A large barn is in the background. This image is part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer for many years, and he also collected other photographers work which depicted daily life in the area.
Black and white image of an advertisement for the Golden Jubilee of the Hillsboro Happy Days celebration on July 3, 4, and 5. While there is no certain date for the founding of the 'Happy Days' celebration, large and well-attended Fourth of July celebrations have been a part of Hillsboro's history since the towns early years. Most likely, the 'Happy Days' name was given to the celebration in the 1890s, setting this image, with its patriotic symbols, in the 1940s.
Black and white image of a parade on Main Street in Hillsboro, Oregon. Prominent in the image is an automobile, a Kaiser Traveler. Behind that a horse pulls a buggy. Thick crowds line the street in front of the Commercial National Bank and B & T Market. The bank has been replaced by what is now the U. S. Bank and the market building is home to a number of businesses.
Black and white image of a bar sandwiched in between an appliance store and a Firestone Farm store. Large Coca-cola signs dominate the top sign, with lettering indicating that the bar has been in business since 1875. Beer signs hang in the window, which is set in a wall made up of opaque glass bricks. Located on Main Street in Hillsboro, Wiley's Place is still a bar, as of 2012, though it is currently known as 'Joe's Pasttime Tavern.' The Firestone store has been torn down, and the appliance store is now a barber shop.
Black and white image of a man standing next to a panel truck. Painted on the truck is 'H. J. Westerman, Building Contractor.' the man wears overalls and a baseball cap, and his truck is parked outside of an unfinished home.
Interior of a dry goods store dominated by signs declaring 'Quitting business!' and 'Sale.' Everything including the fixtures is for sale. Advertisements for clothing include 'Lee overalls,' Levi's brand 'Rugged' pants, and 'Go Western with Lee Riders.' Swimsuits are on sale for $1.98, among other clothing for sale.
Black and white image of two men, most likely two of the Weil family, standing outside the front of a store whose windows are plastered with going out of business signs. Weil's had been in business since 1917 and was the largest department store between Portland and the coast.
Black and white image (overexposed) showing the Washington Federal Savings and Loan building, with a reader board indicating that the current temperature is 108 degrees Fahrenheit.
Black and white image depicting the interior of a butcher shop. Two women weigh what appear to be organ meats on a scale in the foreground, while two men package other cuts of meat in the far background. Rolls of butcher paper and boxes of meat and other goods take up the middle of the image. This image is part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer for many years, and he also collected other photographers work which depicted daily life in the area.
Interior showing a number of customers, including men, women, and children, at the First National Bank in Hillsboro. Some people fill out forms at a central table, while others stand in line waiting for a teller.
Interior shot of the inside of a bank, showing women waiting at the tellers windows. The First National Bank was built on the site of the former Commercial National Bank in the mid-1950s.
Black and white image of a booth built of corrugated metal and featuring Tualatin Valley Co-operative feeds, seeds, Insecticides and fertilizers. Two men in white shirts, dark pants, and ties are with the booth. Bags of feeds fill the back, while other goods such as the insecticides and fertilizers mentioned are stacked along one side of the booth and promotional material is scattered along the front walls.
Black and white image of a semi-truck parked on a packed dirt road. The trailer advertises Tualatin Valley Co-operative with a picture of a sack of feed. Lettered on the truck's door is 'Tualatin Valley Cooperative, Hillsboro. A. F. 6869-3.' The driver stands beside the door, wearing a leather apron and a watch cap over work pants and a flannel shirt.
Black and white image of a vintage race car advertising the Times Cafe. The driver stands next to the car, with a man in a suit next to him. Signs on the car advertise the 'Times Cafe, open 7 Days a week. Banquet Room, Reservations, Phone 601.' The car has roll bars inside, and a front frame reinforcement as well as extra exhaust pipes added to the front engine.
Black and white image of the interior of a lounge with a padded bar and booths to one side. A cigarette machine and a television are placed against the far wall, while a large mural of a man in a top hat in a farming scene dominates the wall behind the bar.
Black and white image of the interior of a busy cafe. One man mops the floor while two other men observe. One of those men wears a raincoat and carries a large flashlight. In the background, customers are seated at tables with coats and hats on racks between the booths. A number of decorative plates hang on a wall in the background.
Black and white image of two unidentified men standing outside the Times Cafe. Signs advertise cocktails are available and that a dining room and a lounge are located within in the cafe.
Black and white image of a group of people seated at long tables in a room. Banners advertising Pontiac and GMC automobiles hang from the back wall. The men in the image wear suits and the women wear dresses. Electric lights in lantern cases hang from the ceiling.
Black and white image showing the interior of an automobile dealership. An orchestra sits beside a man at a microphone while a crowd watches and listens. A young girl is picking a ticket out of what appears to be a box of raffle tickets. Signs advertise Pontiac cars and GMC trucks. A pick up truck is parked at the image right.
Black and white image of five men standing in front of a service station. The men all wear white uniforms with dark bow ties and service hats. This Standard Station at 275 E. Baseline in Hillsboro is now a Shell Station.
Black and white image of a Shell gas station in snow up to the roofline. The front entrance and pumps are excavated, but snow blocks the rest of the building. Museum records indicate this is quite likely a gas station at Government Camp. Signs advertise Pennsylvania Tires and 'Chains put on cheerfully.'
Black and white image of the interior of an auto repair shop. One car is up on a lift while two men work underneath it. Three other cars are parked along the side of the shop. Advertisements along the wall advertise paint for cars, 'Sun Scientific Motor Tune Up,' Champion Spark Plugs, while a 'girlie' pin up calendar advertises a service company.
Black and white image of two men and a woman standing around a car. One of the men checks inside the engine, while another, dressed in a lab coat and slacks, makes notes on a board. The woman wears a blouse and skirt. The car is hooked up via cables to a piece of equipment with various monitoring gauges and dials. The machine is labeled 'Sun Equipment.' Sun Electrical Systems manufactured and marketed a large range of automotive and aeronautical test equipment for many years.
