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.
Black and white image of the entrance to a store selling men's wear. One display window showcases suits and business wear, the other work and casual wear.
Black and white image of a shoe store at night, with the neon sign and display windows lit up. In one window, women's shoes and children's shoes for school are advertised. A sign reads 'School Days Jamboree,' and next to it a large ceramic cat plays a violin while a frog with a bow tie dances. In the other window men's shoes for work and dress are displayed.
Black and white image of two men standing beside a car with another man in the driver's seat. The men wear suits and ties, and their pants are pleated and baggy. Their hair is combed back. The car is parked in front of what appears to be Hillsboro High School, and on the side is printed, 'AAA Dual Control Car. Driver Education. Courtesy of MacKenzie Motor Co.'
Black and white image of the exterior of a Mission style building advertising Davisson's Home Laundry and Dry Cleaners as well as 'S & H Green Stamps.' Green stamps were the original 'customer loyalty' reward, starting in 1896 and ubiquitous throughout the United States until the late 1960s.
Black and white exterior shot of a drug store offering cameras and prescriptions. The sign hanging perpendicular over the sidewalk offers photo service as well as drugs.
