When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Antique Early 1900s Snap Shots Photo Album Portland Oregon Motorcycle Bus Garage
Available is this exceptional, authentic early 20th-century photograph album containing 24 pages of incredibly crisp, historically significant images. This scrapbook features premium early American transportation, automotive culture, and architectural landmarks. Album Highlights Include:1919 Portland, Oregon Motorcycle: A stunning, crisp silver-gelatin snapshot of a rider on a vintage V-twin motorcycle (Excelsior/Indian style) parked on a city street, clearly dated in ink "1919 - Portland - Ore. "Early 1910s/1920s Labeled "GARAGE": A rare commercial storefront photo showing an early service station with an original wooden "GARAGE" sign over the bay door, featuring Model T-era vehicles and mechanics out front. Custom 1910s Motorized Transit Bus: An excellent, detailed photograph of a transitional custom wooden passenger bus/hack built onto an early truck chassis.1922 Western Americana Lifestyle: Multiple pages dedicated to horseback riding, ranching, and outdoor travel throughout the West, explicitly dated 1922. Architectural Landmarks: Includes crisp, early photos of significant regional architecture, including St. Luke's Church (Oklahoma City) and the First Baptist Church (Pasadena, CA).
The album retains its original, beautiful Art Deco "Snap Shots" string-bound cover. The pages are heavy vintage construction paper. The photographs are completely original to the album and are securely, permanently glued to the pages, preserving their exact historical context and chronological travel order. As expected for a 100+ year old item, there is minor vintage wear, age toning, and an one empty spot where a photo was removed decades ago, which does not impact the major transportation highlights. An incredible piece of early American history, perfect for collectors of motorcycle ephemera, automotive history, or Pacific Northwest regional photography.
Each page has 3 holes punched and is bound by string. A few pages have the string broken through the holes making them loose.
Shipping: Will be packed flat and securely shipped.
