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| Title | Construction of the Grand Stairway in Centennial Park, Lewis and Clark Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1905 |
| Photographer | Unknown |
| Date | 1905 |
| Notes | Stamped on verso: Portland, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition.
Handwritten on verso: Buildings and Grounds - Grand Stairway - Centennial Park.
Filed in Box: 1/7 |
| Contextual Notes | The Lewis and Clark Exposition was hosted by the city of Portland from June 1 to October 15, 1905. Covering over 400 acres, the fair showcased exhibits from various nations and states, and it promoted the economic potential of the Pacific Northwest region.
The Grand Stairway connected Columbia Court to the lake shore and the music shell. The terraced areas surrounding the steps were often used as a resting place for visitors, especially for band concerts and fireworks displays. |
| Subjects (LCTGM) | Stairways--Oregon--Portland; Exhibition buildings--Oregon--Portland; Parks--Oregon--Portland |
| Subjects (LCSH) | Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition (1905 : Portland, Or.); Portland (Or.)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Centennial Park (Portland, Or.) |
| Location Depicted | United States--Oregon--Portland |
| Digital Collection | Alaska, Western Canada and United States Collection
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| Order Number | AWC2830
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| Ordering Information | To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollections/services/reproduction-info |
| Repository | University of Washington Libraries. Special Collections Division |
| Repository Collection | Lewis and Clark Exposition. PH Coll 391 |
| Object Type | Photograph |
| Physical Description | 8 x 10 in. |
| Digital Reproduction Information | Scanned from an original photograph using a ScanMaker 6800 at 72 dpi in JPEG format at compression rate 3 and resized to 768x600 ppi. 2007. |
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http://content.lib.washington.edu/sc-use.html |
