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 photograph from June 1932 captures the serene Rose Garden at the Rose Bowl within City Park in Portland, Oregon. The image features a manicured garden with blooming roses, neatly arranged flower beds, and a set of stone steps leading into the garden's pathways. The surrounding dense trees frame the garden, and the distant residential area is faintly visible against a backdrop of rolling hills.The Rose Garden, also known as the International Rose Test Garden, is a historic and popular attraction in Portland, founded in 1917. By 1932, it had already become renowned for its extensive variety of roses and was a source of pride for the city, representing Portland's nickname, the "City of Roses." These gardens have played a significant part in the city's identity and horticultural history.The caption on the photograph reads: "Rose Garden Rose Bowl City Park." There are no identifiable people mentioned or visible in this photograph.
Price: 27 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-28T15:36:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
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: roses, floral beds, greenery, city park, stone steps, June 1932
Theme: architecture, famous places, nature, parks
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1932
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
