Dump truck pouring soil at construction site
- 371N5149
- Item
- 1923 - 1936
Photograph of a dump truck pouring a load of soil down a slope at a construction site. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 371N3986 and 371N5142.
Dump truck pouring soil at construction site
Photograph of a dump truck pouring a load of soil down a slope at a construction site. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 371N3986 and 371N5142.
Crane pushing boulders onto South Jetty at mouth of Columbia River?
Photograph showing a crane on a flatbed rail car. The car is on an elevated railway, and the crane is knocking a boulder from the car in front of it over the edge of the railway. . The photograph may have been taken on the South Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River during repair work in the early to mid-1930s. Written on the negative sleeve is the following unverified text: “Point Adams Lifeguard Station / ‘Crane said by lookout to have been swept overboard along with another crane and the locomotive’ / 10/22/1934.” The caption may refer to a storm that occurred the weekend of October 21-22, 1934, which knocked a locomotive crane off the railway on the South Jetty. Also see image Nos. 371N0241, 371N5711, 371N5712, 371N5713, and 371N5714.
Locomotive pulling boulders and crane on South Jetty at mouth of Columbia River?
Photograph showing a locomotive pulling two cars, one loaded with boulders and one carrying a crane. The photograph may have been taken on the South Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River during repair work in the early to mid-1930s. Written on the negative sleeve is the following unverified text: “Point Adams Lifeguard Station / ‘Locomotive which lifeguard lookout said was knocked over by great waves from South Jetty railroad’ / 10/22/1934.” The caption may refer to a storm that occurred the weekend of October 21-22, 1934, which knocked a locomotive crane off the railway on the South Jetty. Also see image Nos. 371N0241, 371N5711, 371N5712, 371N5714, and 371N5715.
Second annual Blossom Festival, Hood River
Part of Al Monner news negatives
People prepare a wooden structure for the second annual Blossom Festival in Hood River. The structure is being built on a street corner at 3rd Street and Oak Street. Looking east, several businesses can be seen on Oak Street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 12, 1953 (negative 7 of 8).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
New pipeline construction near Dodge Park
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A pipeline being built near Dodge Park in Clackamas County. Taken from the bottom of a hill and looking up, the pipe is being buried in a long trench, cutting into the hillside (negative 1 of 13).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Vancouver substation, during construction, showing framework for first floor and new sub foundation
Photograph showing a construction area, with wooden flooring, a wooden tower, and a chute extending towards the center of the frame. Wooden buildings can be seen in the background and to the left of the construction area, and a labeled measuring stick is leaning against a building also near the center of the frame.
Oak Grove project, steam shovel in slide
Photograph showing a dirt road on a hillside with an active steam shovel. In the background are two vehicles on the road, with men visible at the far left side of the frame. Next to the steam shovel is a pile of dirt and rocks, and written on the machine is “Marion Shovel – Model 21.” Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-20.”
Man standing with newly constructed home
Photograph showing an unidentified man standing with a newly constructed home. The man stands in the doorway of a garage and is looking to his left towards a large measuring stick. An automobile with an open door is parked in the driveway. Written on the negative is "49-242." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-251).
Man with measuring stick next to newly constructed home
Photograph showing a man standing next to a newly constructed house holding a large measuring stick. He is holding the object with his right hand and is looking slightly towards his left. Written on the negative is "49-251." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-242).
Men building transmission tower
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower next to railroad tracks and an open field. One man can be seen climbing the right side of the metal structure, while several others look upward from the ground. In the distance, several mountains with snow can be seen. On the negative is written "49-57."
Men building transmission tower
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower, taken looking up from ground level. One man can be seen at the top of the metal structure. Under him, ceramic insulators can be seen attached to ropes. On the negative is written "49-58."
Men building transmission tower
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower, taken from ground level. One man can be seen at the top of the metal structure. Next to him, ceramic insulators can be seen attached to ropes. On the negative is written "49-59."
Men building transmission tower
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower component. Several men holds parts of the structure, while one man on the left side of the frame looks on. In the distance, fences, an open field, and wooden houses can be seen. On the negative is written "49-74."
Men pushing wooden utility pole
Photograph showing three men rolling a wooden utility pole along other pieces of wood. Behind the group, a man in a hat and thick gloves points with his left hand. A utility truck with "PGE" written on the drivers side door is parked, with the driver looking out the open window. On the negative is written "49-93." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-30, PGE 49-31, PGE 49-32, and PGE 49-54).
Construction workers add room to home of Cantu family in Edinburg, Texas
Construction workers stand on the roof of a house in Edinburg, Texas as they work on adding a 3rd bedroom to the home. The house belongs to the Cantu family. They work as migrant farm workers and drive to Oregon every year for work. This image was published in the Valley Migrant League's Opportunity News on February 17, 1967.
Portland Electric Power Company interurban railway car en route to Oregon City
Photograph of electrified interurban car No. 1094 of the Portland Electric Power Company’s railway outbound from Portland to Oregon City, pictured just south and east of Milwaukie. The car is passing trucks and an excavator parked at a construction site. Visible in the distance is PEP’s Island station, a passenger shelter and the first station after departing Milwaukie southward. See related image No. 371N3986. This photograph may also be related to image No. 371N5149.
Portland Electric Power Company interurban railway car en route to Portland
Photograph of electrified interurban car No. 1093 of the Portland Electric Power Company’s railway inbound to Portland from Oregon City, pictured just south and east of Milwaukie. The car is passing trucks and an excavator parked at a construction site. Visible in the distance is PEP’s Island station, a passenger shelter and the first station after departing Milwaukie southward. See related to image No. 371N5142. This photograph may also be related to image No. 371N5149.