Description: A one-of a kind antique photo from the photo collection of Pacific Northwest photographer Oscar Loomis. His 1927-1937 collection spans a number of fascinating voyages on ships and on foot. Mr Loomis would go on to join the Merchant Marines in WWII. This personal photo is likely the only original in existence. Type & Size: A 4.5x2.5" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. Reverse side may have remnants (that do not affect the image) from being in a photo album or collection. Please see photos. This photo captures a person standing on a wooden bridge over a pond in Longview, WA, in 1929. In the background, a house and power lines are visible, surrounded by greenery and partially wooded land. The person is dressed in attire typical of the late 1920s, reflecting the fashion of the era.Longview was planned and built in the early 1920s as a mill town by industrialist R.A. Long. It was designed by architect George Kessler, who envisioned it with parks, a hotel, and other modern amenities for its time.Visible in the photo is the handwritten caption "Longview WA" at the bottom left corner. There are no identifiable names or known individuals in the photograph.
Price: 22 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-27T14:49:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: Washington, Longview, 1929, bridge, pond, house, power lines, gr
Theme: cities & towns,architecture,community life,history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1929
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 4.5x2.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1925-1949
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
