Black and white image of the exterior of the Hillsboro Safeway store, located on 2nd and Baseline Streets. The store was built in the fall of 1940 at a cost of $16,000. Today (2012) it is the 'Mattress MegaStore.'
Black and white image depicting the interior of the Roly Poly Frozen treat shop. In addition to ice cream freezers and soda machines, various ice cream cones are stacked and ready for filling. Museum records indicate this shop was located at 10th and Baseline in Hillsboro, and later became a Dairy Queen. Currently (2012) is it a Moto-pizza shop.
Black and white image depicting the exterior of an ice cream and soda shop. Signs in the windows indicate that everything from ice cream sandwiches to Polar King soft cones and hard ice cream to Pineapple and Chocolate nut sundaes are for sale here, in addition to sodas. Museum records indicate this shop was located at 10th and Baseline in Hillsboro, and later became a Dairy Queen. Currently (2012) is it a Moto-pizza shop.
Black and white aerial view of a drive-in movie theater. According to museum records, this is most likely the Car-Vue theater, which was built in 1950 and planned in 1949 by Orange Phelps. The Cornelius Fred Meyer occupies this spot now (2012).
Black and white image of children and adults lined up outside of a theater waiting to get in. The marquee advertises 'Curse of Frankenstein' and 'X the Unknown' as the movies showing.
Black and white image of the interior of a bowling alley, looking back at the service desk. There is a space for the audience to watch the bowlers and then the service counter where shoes and balls are serviced. In the far left of the corner, a group is bowling, with a man approaching the line to get set and throw his ball.
Black and white image of the interior of a bowling alley. The bowling lanes are set up, and a woman at the right side of the image is collecting a bowling ball from the automated return machinery. Signs hanging below each scoring screen indicate the teams that bowl in that lane.
Black and white image of the interior of a store selling electric ranges, stoves, washing machines, and other electric appliances including toasters, waffle irons, and steam irons for clothing. Mixers, heaters, fans, and electric percolator coffee makers can be seen on the far shelves.
Black and white image of a utility truck parked outside of a power company office. A three-part boom extends up from the rear of the truck, presumably to help set power poles into place. A sign above the building where the truck is parked reads, 'Light PGE Co Power.' A savings and loan building sits next to the power company office.
Black and white image of three unidentified young men standing behind an elaborately decorated wedding cake. The cake has five tiers and is stopped by a frosted wedding chapel. The young men behind the table wear white t-shirts, white pants, and white caps. To the right of the image is a display case with a number of wedding cake tops and other decorations displayed. Perfection Bakery was owned and operated by members of the Schoen family for a number of years, and today is part of Hank's Thriftway in Hillsboro.
Black and white advertising image of a loaf of 'Farmers' Choice' bread from Perfection Bakery. The bread claims to be 'enriched' and to be made with '16% more flour' than regular loaves of bread. The bakery was owned and operated for many years by Herman Schoen and by his son and daughter-in-law, Orville and Geneva Schoen. Today, the bakery is part of the Hank's Thriftway in Hillsboro and focuses on wedding cakes in addition to daily pastries.
Black and white image of the exterior of a store built in the modern style. Displays in the windows show clothing for men, women, and children. Signs posted behind the manikins show an Easter rabbit and baskets, indicating the fashions are being sold for 'Easter.' Lettering above the doors reads 'J. C. Penney Co.'
Black and white image of the interior of a paint and carpet store. The numerous floral bouquets indicate that this was probably taken at the shop's grand opening. Paint and carpet line the walls of the shop.
Black and white image of the interior of a store selling office equipment. Scales, adding machines, and typewriters fill the shelves along the wall while desks, chairs, and other furniture fill the open floor space. Numerous floral bouquets decorate the room. Northwest Typewriter Company was located on Main Street in Hillsboro.
Black and white image of a group of people gathered outside of a shop advertising typewriters, office supplies, and equipment. Northwest Typewriter Co. was located on Main Street in Hillsboro.
Black and white image of a man standing behind the counter of a shake shop. Three milkshake machines are set up along the far counter, with a number of jars of syrups and flavorings. A list of available flavors hangs on the wall, as does a sign advertising hot fudge sundaes. Another sign advises customers that milkshakes cost 12 cents in a cup from the shop, but only 10 cents if the customer brings in their own container. An ice cream cone is 5 cents.
Black and white image of a truck decorated for a parade in Hillsboro. Two women sit on a seat in the back, while a young woman in a cowboy hat rides on the cab of the truck. In the very back, a mechanical pony has been converted into the Mobil Oil Pegasus. A young boy in cowboy gear sits on the pony.
Black and white image of two men standing in front of a covered entry into a coffee shop. One man wears a white shirt, dark pants and a bow tie; the other wears a white shirt with a cook's hat and an apron.
Black and white image of a group of people gathered in front of the newly opened Melvin's Coffee Shop and Fountain. Most of the crowd waiting are adults, but two young boys on bicycles watch from the street. The boys have newspaper bags on the front of their bicycles. Neon lettering in the windows offers 'Fountain, Sandwiches,' and 'Arden Ice Cream.'
Black and white image of the shell of an empty furniture store being destroyed by a crane with a small wrecking ball. Painted on the wall is 'Meltebeke Furniture. Furniture, Electric Appliances, Oil Heaters. Frigidaire.' A Mercedes Benz sedan is parked in front of the building.
Black and white image showing the side view of a large, modern-style mausoleum and a graveyard in front of it. Several bare trees surround a small well and two or thee cars can be seen. Tombstones, mostly flat, perpetual care style, dot the grass in the foreground. Valley Memorial Park opened for business in 1958.
Black and white image of a large mausoleum constructed in a 'modern' style, with a slightly curved facade built with ornamental blocks and pillars. Double doors in the center are open revealing a large stained glass window with a Christian theme. Valley Memorial Park opened in 1958.
