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Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998 Portland (Or.) Steel industry and trade Image English
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Workers eating beans served by Mrs. Shofner at Shofner Iron and Steel Works, Portland

Mrs. Shofner serving beans to workers at Shofner Iron and Steel Works in Portland. Shofner is leaning downwards towards a ceramic vessel, filling a plate with food, while the workers stand around her with plates and utensils. A cat is on the ground next to Shofner. The group appears to be standing in front of a kiln-like set of shelves with a heavy door (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Pouring metal at Commercial Iron Works, Portland

Workers pouring molten metal (steel?) from a shank ladle into molds. One man is holding a long piece of metal in the molten liquid, while two others hold the shank ladle handles. A series of molds can be seen lined up (negative 6 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Metal forge in Linnton

A man pours molten metal from a bucket into molds, which are arranged in a long row. The man is wearing shaded glasses, and appears to be holding a handle attached to a cart holding the bucket (negative 13 of 31). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Linnton.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mrs. Shofner cooking beans at Shofner Iron and Steel Works, Portland

Mrs. Shofner cooking beans at Shofner Iron and Steel Works in Portland. Shofner is leaning downwards towards a ceramic vessel, which has been placed inside a large kiln-like unit with heavy doors. Shelves line the inside of the unit, holding what appear to be molded shapes (negative 5 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Metal forge in Linnton

A wearing shaded glasses stands next to a metal forge in Linnton. Molten metal can be seen pouring out of the heated forge into a vessel or mold. Sparks can be seen coming from the metal (negative 10 of 31). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Linnton.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998