- OrgLot151_PGE13-204
- Item
- 1911?
Photograph of River Mill Dam looking upstream. The powerhouse can be seen to the right of the large dam structure, with a smaller wooden building to the front. In the background, a distant railroad bridge can be seen.
Photograph of River Mill Dam looking upstream. The powerhouse can be seen to the right of the large dam structure, with a smaller wooden building to the front. In the background, a distant railroad bridge can be seen.
Photograph showing the construction of the spillway at the River Mill Dam. At the left side of the frame, a portion of a wooden suspension bridge can be seen. Behind, a railroad bridge spans the space between two cliffs, beyond which wooden buildings are visible. Written on the negative is “#84M. 1-28-11.”
River Mill Dam, potential site
Photograph looking across the Clackamas River, of a potential dam site for the future River Mill Dam. A rocky cliff-face can be seen across the water, as well as tree at the top of the frame. Written on the negative is “Oct 22, ‘09, PES #2004.”
Photograph showing the exterior of the River Mill Dam powerhouse, likely shortly after construction. Loose hillsides can be seen to the left and right of the building, with transmission lines throughout (image note: corner of glass negative is broken and missing).
Photograph taken from a side angle of the River Mill Dam and powerhouse, showing exterior of building and view of dam structure. Water from the Clackamas River can be seen moving over the dam, and trees and transmission lines are visible in the distance.
Photograph of the River Mill Dam, showing recently cut trees and possibly dam structure under construction. Water can be seen at the front of the frame.
River Mill Dam, governor test #3
Photograph from the interior of Station M at the River Mill Dam showing governor #3 during a test. On the device is written “The Lombard Governor Co.”
Photograph showing the left bank of the Clackamas River at the river Mill Dam, taken from the “island.” Near the center of the frame, two men in long jackets stand next to a surveying station. To the left, another man in a hat and jacket looks at the camera. In the distance, men can be seen working on the dam spillway. Written on the negative is “#70M. 11-28-10.”
Photograph taken from the side showing water cascading over the River Mill Dam. Across the water, the powerhouse for Station M can be seen.
Photograph of the interior of the River Mill Dam (Station M) showing heavy head gate machinery. Several rows of large gears are visible, and large windows can be seen on all walls.
Photograph of the River Mill Dam powerhouse taken from a high angle, looking downwards. In the background, the dam structure and transmission lines can be seen.
River Mill Dam, powerhouse interior
Photograph of the interior of the River Mill Dam (Station M) showing generator machinery. Written on the side of the front unit is “General Electric Company.” Three people can be seen in the photo, two of which are looking at the camera.
Photograph taken from a bridge and looking downriver at the River Mill Dam and powerhouse. The Dam structure can be seen on the left, with the powerhouse building on the right.
Photograph of Bull Run reservoir showing dike and temporary falsework for construction of intake. A man in a long coat and hat stands on the dike looking forward. In the background, trees and buildings are visible.
Bull Run, Big Sandy gravel pit and bunkers
Photograph showing a loose hillside with railroad tracks and a gravel pit at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Multiple men can be seen standing on and near the tracks. At the top of a hill is a small wooden structure and platform. Written on the negative is “B.S.56.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, overall view
Photograph taken from a hill looking downward, showing buildings, trees, and hills in the distance. Written on the negative is “0254.”
Photograph looking into penstock tunnel at Bull Run. Wooden structure and train tracks visible down length of tunnel.
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam penstocks from rise
Photograph taken from a high angle showing the penstocks at the Little Sandy Dam. In the distance, numerous utility poles and electric lines are visible. Construction debris litters the ground throughout the image. Written on the negative is “0346.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam penstocks
Photograph showing men in work wear standing next to a large Y shape penstock. The metal penstock is seated on long pieces of wood with visible writing on different sections. A railroad track can be seen crossing through the front of the frame.
Bull Run, Big Sandy dam construction
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Several workers are visible on top of the wooden dam structure next to the Sandy River. Uphill are several small wooden platforms and buildings. Written on the negative is “BS-20.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, forms for penstock valves
Photograph showing men in work wear standing on top of a wooden structure with rounded forms. Written on the negative is “intake 2-5-12.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam high tension switch room
Photograph taken from a high angle showing a man in a hat and long jacket standing in a incomplete switch room. The floor is lined with metal mesh sheeting with pipes. Written on the negative is “E301-0-3420.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam powerhouse
Photograph taken from a side angle showing the incomplete powerhouse at the Little Sandy Dam. The building is surrounded by wooden scaffolding, with wood debris littering the ground. Works can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “#23 Oct, 10. 1911.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam intake
Photograph showing men working on a large wood frame structure. Pieces of wood and tools can be seen throughout the image, and a ladder can be seen in the bottom right corner. Written on the negative is “Intake, Bull Run, 2-26-12 (67).”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam bridge
Photograph taken from a high angle showing a bridge over the Little Sandy River during snowfall. In the distance, men can be seen spraying water out of a hose towards the river. On the left side of the bank is a wooden structure surrounded by trees. Is the distance, snowy trees can be seen on a hillside. Written on the negative is “0261.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, hydraulic excavation
Photograph showing one man spraying water out of a large hose, while another man in a suit looks on. In the background is a train car with “P.R.RY.L. &P.Co” written on the side. Construction debris can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “0348.”
Bull Run, powerhouse from north bank
Photograph of Bull Run powerhouse surrounded by scaffolding.
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, power plant exterior
Photograph showing the exterior to power plant buildings at the Little Sandy Dam, seen in a wooded setting. Two large buildings can be seen on a hillside, each with large windows. The building near the left side of the frame also includes transformer infrastructure on its roof. Written on the negative is “0356.”