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 4x2.5" 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 depicts the Eastmoreland Golf Links in Portland, Oregon. Several figures can be seen in the background, likely players or bystanders near a clubhouse or a small building. Trees are sporadically scattered across the well-maintained golf course lawn under a clear sky. The area appears calm and serene, typical of the scenic beauty found in the Pacific Northwest. Eastmoreland Golf Links is a historically significant golf course in Portland, established in the early 20th century. It has been a popular destination for golfers in the region due to its beautiful setting and challenging course design. Golf in Portland during this period was enjoying a surge in popularity, partly driven by the development of public courses like Eastmoreland. The text on the photograph reads: "Eastmoreland Golf Links Portland Ore." This handwritten description provides the location and name of the golf course, which is a key landmark in Portland's golfing community. Present in this photo: none