Portland Harbor - c. 1876

This view of Portland's harbor was printed as a stereoview by Buchtel and Stolte between 1875 and 1878, though the photo may have been taken earlier. While steamships were certainly operating at this time, Buchtel's decision not to include them in this photo gives it a timeless quality that may have been nostalgic even when it was first taken. -- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.