Photograph showing a large mechanical wheel and steel cables on the Steel Bridge, looking east over the Willamette River towards the Burnside Bridge. A tug boat and large ship can be seen on the water. Warehouse buildings and an industrial area can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 17).
A man in a uniform and hat stands in front of a mechanical unit holding two levers. Behind him, the Willamette River can be seen through a window. “Foreman” can be seen embroidered on his hat (negative 6 of 17). Original title: “Portland bridge gatemen, Broadway and Steel bridges.”
A side view of the partially sunk Burlington Ferry, at its dock on the Willamette River, Multnomah Channel, northwest of Linnton. People stand on the deck, while in the background another boat can be seen on the channel (negative 4 of 5).
Photograph showing an industrial area on the Willamette River, viewed from the St. Johns neighborhood. Numerous smokestack chimneys can be seen emitting clouds of smoke, next to what appears to be a large lumberyard. More industrial buildings can be seen across the river (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.
Photograph showing the damaged S.S. Coast Miller freighter and the Burnside Bridge. Several broken masts and a smokestack can be seen on the ship, which is directly under the bridge at night (negative 11 of 11).
River steamer Barry K. and a barge after they collided with another river steamer, Pennsylvanian. The Western Transportation Co. barge is partially submerged in the Willamette River. The Broadway Bridge can be seen in the distance (negative 4 of 12).
Photograph looking south, showing docks and a boat on the Willamette River, with the Ross Island Bridge in the distance. On the dock (barge) is “Diesel Towing Co.” (negative 12 of 25). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Hawthorne Ave.
Two men stand on a wooden dock at the Portland waterfront, during a high water event. The water level can be seen approaching the dock on which the workers stand, above which is another level holding wooden pallets (negative 10 of 20).
A view of the Willamette River in Portland, during a high water event. Looking west, downtown Portland and the west hills can be seen beyond the water, which is bordered by a seawall. The Portland Power and Light building, at 920 S.W. 6th Avenue, is visible in the distance, topped with a large “Light” sign (negative 18 of 20).
Two men ride on a small boat under the Burnside Bridge, during a high water event in Portland. The pair is about to pass under the bridge, with the older Morrison Bridge and Hawthorne bridges visible in the distance, spanning the Willamette River (negative 3 of 20).
High water on the Willamette River during a high water event in Portland. The water can be seen at the bottom of the warehouse building for “Rudie Wilhelm” outside which a boat is moored (“Mike Laudenklos”). Fire Boat Station No. 1 can also be seen, with water just below the level of its dock (negative 5 of 20).
The “Mike Laudenklos” traveling north on the Willamette River in Portland. The harbor wall can be seen at the other side of the river, in front of the Oregon Journal Building on S.W. Front Avenue (negative 1 of 6).
A young woman lays on the ground, after suffering sunstroke while visiting the U.S.S. Algol in Portland. The ship can be seen docked on the Willamette River on the right side of the frame, with the Oregon Journal Building (S.W. Front Avenue) at the left (negative 1 of 4).
A shingled home at a shipyard trailer camp at N.E. 2nd avenue and N.E. Glisan Street in Portland. The Willamette River can be seen through a tree next to the house (negative 2 of 2).
The U.S.S. Bronx, sliding down a ways into the Willamette River upon its launching from the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Wooden scaffolding can be seen at either side of the ways. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1945 (negative 1 of 8).
Photograph showing the S.S. John McLoughlin being launched from a bay at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Wooden scaffolding can be seen at either side of the bay, and people in hardhats are looking towards the ship, which is sliding down a ramp into the Willamette River. The west hills can be seen at the other side of the water (negative 4 of 7).
Two young men stand on a wooden platform in the Willamette River and hold onto a canoe in the water. They are at the Willamette Falls Locks. The canoe has the word "Willamette" written on the side. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "University of Oregon students on canoe trip from Eugene to Portland - going through locks at Oregon City" (negative 2 of 8).
A derrick in the middle of the Willamette River picks up a log and moves it onto a barge. Other pieces of discarded wood and construction materials are piled on the barge. These are pieces of the old Morrison Bridge, which is being replaced. In the foreground, a second derrick sits on the border of the river. View taken from the east side of the river, looking west toward downtown Portland and the KPOJ Journal building (negative 2 of 3).
Five young women, all members of the Portland Water Ski Club, practice their water skiing routine on the Willamette River on January 1, 1959. They wear long-sleeved jackets and shorts as they lift their arms over their heads. Pictured from left to right are Betty Davis, Darlene Kasner, Verna Williams, Eleanor Stoddard and Ellen Haynes. They ski past a ramp with a sign that reads, "Property of Portland Water Ski Club, For Members Only." This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on January 2, 1959 (negative 3 of 5).
The U.S.S. Peter Skene Ogden being launched from Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland, sponsored by Oregon’s Victory Girl Suzanne Burce (later known as actress Jane Powell). The ship is sliding down a ramp towards the Willamette River, while workers watch. Wooden scaffolding can be seen on either side of the ship (negative 1 of 5).
Photograph showing the liberty ship “Star of Oregon” after its launching on the Willamette River. To to the larger ship is a smaller tug boat, “James W. of Portland Ore.” People can be seen standing along the front of the ship. In the background are industrial buildings, likely in front of the west hills (negative 3 of 15).
Photograph showing a ship being launched into the Willamette River at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. Wooden scaffolding can be seen along the sides of the launch bay, where workers are standing and watching the ship. Across the river are several buildings and docks (negative 2 of 3).
The S.S. James Duncan, being launched from the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland (sponsored by Mrs. Thomas Ray). The ship is sliding from a ramp into the Willamette River, with United States flags visible on its deck (negative 2 of 3).
People stand on a boat while searching for three drowning victims near the Burlington Ferry in the Linnton area. The people drowned when their speedboat capsized. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 21, 1946 (negative 1 of 8).
A man, wearing a hat and long jacket, stands on a boat while searching for the bodies of three drowning victims near the Burlington Ferry in the Linnton area. The people drowned when their speedboat capsized. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 21, 1946 (negative 1 of 8).
An aerial view of the Cascade Plywood Corporation buildings in Albany. Floating logs can be seen on the other side of the building, likely in the Willamette River (negative 7 of 10).
Norwegian ship Thomas S. Gregory, stuck at the outlet of the Swan Island lagoon in Portland. Buildings at University of Portland can be seen above the Willamette River. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 20, 1948 (negative 2 of 5).
People standing with a boat outside a house on S.W. Miles Street in Portland, during a flood on the Willamette River. A white picket fence can be seen in front of the house. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 28, 1948 (negative 2 of 13).