Black and white image of the interior of a soda fountain and candy shop, with the candy displayed to the image left and the soda fountain to the image right. Two women in white uniforms with hats are not nurses, but employees of the shop in what was typical uniform attire for this time. Three men are also in the picture, wearing shirts and ties, and one with a hat and suspenders. Numerous floral bouquets decorate the shop. W. H. and Neva Bennett, the shop's proprietors, came from Nebraska in 1937. See WCMpic_013821 and WCMpic_013822 for other images of this shop.
Black and white image of the empty interior of a soda fountain. Originally located on Third Avenue in Hillsboro, the Bennett's relocated to Main Street when the owner of the newly renovated Hill Theater asked them move into one side of the theater and sell snacks to movie goers. W. H. and Neva Bennett, the shop's proprietors, came from Nebraska in 1937. See WCMpic_013821 and WCMpic_013824 for other images of this shop.
Black and white image of two men looking out at the street through the front windows of a pharmacy. A sign indicates that this is the shop's grand opening, and a number of floral bouquets decorate the window sills. Several shoppers can be seen in the interior of the store.
Black and white image showing a crowd gathered outside of a small barbershop with a popcorn stand and a surfeit of advertising and bunting flags. Several men in suits and a law enforcement officer stand to one side, while a small boy in full cowboy gear stands on the sidewalk staring at the camera. The crowd consists mostly of children, with a few other adults looking on. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro. See WCMpic_013806, WCMpic_013808, and WCMpic_013809 for other images of the exterior of this shop, and WCMpic_013810, WCMpic_013811, and WCMpic_013812 for views of the interior.
Black and white image of a popcorn stand being pulled on a trailer behind a sedan, both advertising Wess's Barber Shop. Wess Hebron, the proprietor, stands at the rear of the trailer, and wears a white barber's shirt with a flat panama hat. A sign on the back of the trailer advertises 'Jolly Time Iowa Corn' and thanks the community for their support. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro. See WCMpic_013806, WCMpic_013808, WCMpic_013809, and WCMpic_013817 for other images of the exterior of this shop, and WCMpic_013811, WCMpic_013812, and WCMpic_013812 for views of the interior.
Black and white image of Wess Hebron settling a customer beneath a large hair dryer. Numerous certificates and pictures of horses and teams decorate the walls, in addition to a many-columned list of prices and services. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro. See WCMpic_013806, WCMpic_013808, WCMpic_013809, and WCMpic_013817 for other images of the exterior of this shop, and WCMpic_013810 and WCMpic_013811 for views of the interior.
Black and white image depicting the Interior of a barbershop, showing Wess giving a haircut to an elderly man. A large hair dryer sits in the far right of the image, and a barber chair with an adjustable footrest for children sits in the middle of the shop. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro. See WCMpic_013806, WCMpic_013808, WCMpic_013809, and WCMpic_013817 for other images of the exterior of this shop, and WCMpic_013810 and WCMpic_013812 for views of the interior.
Black and white image depicting the Interior of a barbershop, showing Wess and two other people a man and a woman who has her arm around a dog. An antique radio sits between the benches, and many pictures of Wess giving haircuts to various people line the walls. A number of beauty products are on display as well, and two ashtrays stand at either end of the benches. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro. See WCMpic_013806, WCMpic_013808, WCMpic_013809, and WCMpic_013817 for other images of the exterior of this shop, and WCMpic_013811 and WCMpic_013812 for views of the interior.
Black and white image of a group of people standing outside of a barbershop. A small popcorn stand is placed across the yard from the shop. Signs decorate the shop, indicating it is air conditioned and has two barbers who offer shaves, facials, shampoos, and haircuts. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro. See WCMpic_013806, WCMpic_013808, and WCMpic_013817 for other images of the exterior of this shop, and WCMpic_013810, WCMpic_013811, and WCMpic_013812 for views of the interior.
Black and white image of a man in a vest and bow tie standing outside the doorway of a small barber shop. The welcome mat beneath his feet proclaims this to be 'Wess's Barber Shop,' while a sign on the side of the building offers 'Polymer International Roffler Hair Replacement.' An advertisement on the roof offers razor cuts, and signs reading 'Hairstyling' and 'Tonsorial - not another barber but THEE BARBER' decorate the roof, and a neon sign surrounds a clock. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro. See WCMpic_013806, WCMpic_013809, and WCMpic_013817 for other images of the exterior of this shop, and WCMpic_013810, WCMpic_013811, and WCMpic_013812 for views of the interior.
Black and white image of a man sitting outside of a small, highly decorated barbershop set between two houses. A bench reading 'Welcome' sits in front of the shop, while signs reading 'Hairstyling' and 'Tonsorial - not another barber but THEE BARBER' decorate the roof along with a neon sign surrounding a clock. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro. See WCMpic_013808, WCMpic_013809, and WCMpic_013817 for other images of the exterior of this shop, and WCMpic_013810, WCMpic_013811, and WCMpic_013812 for views of the interior.
Black and white image of an advertisement featuring a man in a tux with two beautiful women. Beneath the picture the advertising copy reads, 'A man likes a woman to look and smell good and a women [sic] likes a man to look and smell good too! So, why don't you try men's hairstyling [sic]. Wess's Barber Salon, 648-1285 Hillsboro. Opened on SW Baseline in 1960 by proprietor Wess Hebron, Wess's Barber Shop was a familiar landmark for many years in Hillsboro.
Black and white image of a group of boys standing in a yard outside a school. All the boys are dressed casually, wearing white hats with vents in the crown. They each wear canvas newspaper carrying bags over their shoulders with 'Hillsboro Argus' clearly written on the front pocket.
Black and white image of a group of people arranged outside the front of an office. A number of men squat in front of a row of men and women. the older men wear suits and most have ties; the young men wear a variety of shirts. The women are all in dresses, and the younger women wear dark skirts with light-colored blouses under sweaters. All of the men are clean shaven and have short hair combed neatly back. Long-time owner and editor of the Argus, Emma McKinney stands in the middle of the group in the rear, with her son Verne to her right (image left).
Black and white image of the interior of a store with a wooden floor. Set up to look like a large, 'modern' kitchen, the display area features from left to right: a washer and dryer, an electric stove and range, cabinets and sinks, a refrigerator, and a chest freezer. All are the Philco brand. This photograph was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who, in addition to taking his own photographs, collected images that depicted daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a 1963-64 Cadillac ambulance. A lighted panel on top of the cab reads 'Butler's,' while another on the side of the back reads 'Butler's Hillsboro Ambulance Service.' The ambulance is parked on a road next to a number of evergreen trees, and features a light on the roof as well as oblong lights on either side of the top front roof panel. This photograph was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who, in addition to taking his own photographs, collected images that depicted daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a Chevrolet ambulance, parked in a parking lot. A large siren and light sit on the front of the roof next to a smaller light, while a small red cross in a white circle marks the rear window. The lettering on the side door reads 'Hillsboro Towing Service Ambulance, Phone - Hillsboro 1211.' This photograph was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who, in addition to taking his own photographs, collected images that depicted daily life in the area.
Black and white image of a cab parked along side the curb on a road. Hedges and trees fill the background of the image, and a sidewalk runs along the other side of the verge in front of the hedge. A small lighted sign on the roof of the car reads 'Taxi', and printed on the front driver's door is 'Yellow Cab Co. Hillsboro Phone 1211.' The car appears to be a 1942 Ford 'Super DeLuxe' sedan, given its distinctive front grill and the words 'Super Deluxe' just visible beneath the right front headlight. Very few of these cars were built for the general public before Ford shifted their production lines early in 1942 to meet wartime demand for staff cars and other military vehicles. This photograph was part of the Herbert McMullen bequest. McMullen was a local photographer who, in addition to taking his own photographs, collected images that depicted daily life in the area.
A couple with a small child at a picnic. Another woman looks over their shoulder, smiling, while a number of adolescent boys also stand about. The couple holds plates with food on them and appear to be in line at a potluck. Though the event being recorded in this image is unknown, museum records identify the people in the image as members of a group of 'potato pickers,' most likely migrant workers. Migrant farm labor has been an important part of agriculture in Washington County since the early 1900s, though the cultural groups which provide the majority of the laborers have changed over time.
Black and white (overexposed) image of a woman holding a young child in her arms. Another boy can be seen clearly in the background in front of a man and more children. The picture bears a stamp reading 'July 1959' on the border. Though the event being recorded in this image is unknown, museum records identify the people in the image as members of a group of 'potato pickers,' most likely migrant workers. Migrant farm labor has been an important part of agriculture in Washington County since the early 1900s, though the cultural groups which provide the majority of the laborers have changed over time.
A boy holding a burlap bag full of potatoes, working the harvest in a field in Washington County, Oregon. Empty bags hang from his belt behind him, and the wooden frame which holds the bag open as the worker fills it hangs from his belt in front. He wears jeans, shoes, and a striped, short-sleeve shirt. Filled bags of potatoes dot the bare field behind him. These bags were traditionally suspended between the workers legs, with the worker bending over at the waist to fill the bag as it drags along the ground with each step. Museum records identify the boy in the image as a 'potato picker,' and he is most likely a migrant worker. Migrant farm labor has been an important part of agriculture in Washington County since the early 1900s, though the cultural groups which provide the majority of the laborers have changed over time.
A bare field in which has been recently harvested with bags of potatoes standing throughout. This was somewhere in rural Washington County, Oregon. Workers can be seen in the background, with a car and a side panel pick-up truck parked nearby. Museum records identify the people in the image as members of a group of 'potato pickers,' most likely migrant workers. Migrant farm labor has been an important part of agriculture in Washington County since the early 1900s, though the cultural groups which provide the majority of the laborers have changed over time.
Black and white image of two men holding a decorated sheet cake in a shaded picnic area, while a young boy stands behind watching. Two other children stand on the bench beside a covered picnic table. the men wear jeans and white t-shirts. The image is overexposed and the details of the cake's inscription are not legible, but the picture bears a stamp reading 'July 1959' on the border. Though the event being recorded in this image is unknown, museum records identify the people in the image as members of a group of 'potato pickers,' most likely migrant workers. Migrant farm labor has been an important part of agriculture in Washington County since the early 1900s, though the cultural groups which provide the majority of the laborers have changed over time.
Two women and three children at a migrant labor camp in Washington County, Oregon in 1959. One of the women leans against an older model car, while the other stands next to her. Both wear dresses. A little girl in a dress stands between them, while two older boys stand on either side of the group. Printed on the bottom of the photograph are the words 'July 1959.' Museum records identify the people in the image as members of a group of 'potato pickers,' most likely migrant workers. Migrant farm labor has been an important part of agriculture in Washington County since the early 1900s, though the cultural groups which provide the majority of the laborers have changed over time.
