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Street corner, Williamette Valley. Small town during hop season. Independence, Polk County, Oregon

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting a bustling street corner in what appears to be an urban small town. The architecture suggests it could be from the early 20th century, with brick buildings featuring signage for various businesses such as "Coca-Cola Fountain," "Cravens Confectionery," and "Hoppers' Fountain." People are gathered outside of a confectionery store named after Cravens, possibly awaiting their turn to purchase hop-pickers supplies. The image captures the essence of community life during hop season in Oregon's Williamette Valley.
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Main street, population 1,248, in hop growing district of Williamette Valley. Small town. Independence, Polk County, Oregon. See general caption number 45-111

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting an urban street scene from the mid-20th century. The main focus of the photo is on various business signs hanging above a sidewalk, indicating different establishments such as clubs, chambers of commerce, and ice cream parlors. There are several vintage cars parked along the curb, suggesting that this picture was taken in a period when automobiles were becoming more common but not yet predominant. Pedestrians can be seen walking or standing on the sidewalks, dressed in attire typical for an earlier era - men wearing suits with hats and women possibly in dresses of the time. The architecture includes storefronts with large windows showcasing goods inside, indicative of small-town commerce during that period. There is a sense of daily life going about its usual business. In terms of context, it appears to be taken at Main Street, which has a population of 1248 and situated in an area known for hop cultivation within the Williamette Valley region. The photo captures what seems like typical street activity during that time in Independence, Polk County, Oregon.
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