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Oak Grove project, looking upstream from powerhouse

Photograph looking upstream and downward at the Oak Grove powerhouse during construction. Wood and metal framework, and men working, can be seen throughout the site, with piles of dirt and lumber in the background. On the left side of the image is a metal bucket attached to a hook and pulley. In the background is the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River.

Oak Grove project lower dam site at intake

Photograph showing three men on a steep hillside above the Clackamas River(?). One man sits towards the front of the group, while the other two behind are standing and looking towards the camera. At the base of the cliff is flowing water and logs. Written on the negative is “Lower Damsite at Intake, 5-4-20.”

Oak grove project, powerhouse

Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downwards at construction of the Oak Grove powerhouse, with the Clackamas River visible at the left of the frame. Metal and wood framework can be seen throughout the image, with numerous workers and lumber piles also visible. A railroad track and dirt road cut through the hillside and extend into the distance.

Oak Grove project, powerhouse

Photograph showing the Oak Grove powerhouse during construction. The Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River can be seen running alongside the building area, while a large pipe and possible flume extend uphill from the structure. A wooden trestle is also visible on the hillside above the building.

Oak Grove project, water filling pond less than one hour after closing dam

Photograph showing a cement dam on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River, with a noticeable water pool in front of the dam structure. A man seated on a platform can be seen over the water on the right side of the image, with submerged pieces of wood to the left. Negative sleeve notes “less than one hour after filling.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-903).

Oak Grove Project construction

Photograph from Oak Grove project showing construction of unit plant and penstock. A brick building can be seen at the base of a dirt hill, with a small round building visible at the top. The Clackamas River runs along side the building and supporting wall.

Oak Grove project, closing of gates at dam

Photograph showing a cement dam on the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas river, captured immediately after closing for the first time. Water can be seen at the base of the dam to the front, with four men visible to the right. Uphill from the dam structure, other wooden structures can be seen. (Image note: see related image PGE 16-927).

Station B

Photograph of the exterior of Station B in Oregon City, with the flowing Willamette River in the foreground. Behind the brick building a hill with utility poles and three large tanks can be seen.

Station B

Photograph showing the exterior of Station B in Oregon City. The flowing Willamette River can be seen at the base of the stone building. Behind, utility poles and another building can be seen at the top of a hill.

Station B, exterior

Photograph taken from a distance showing Station B in Oregon City. Numerous buildings are visible throughout the frame, both on the near and far shores of the Willamette River. Several large smokestacks can be seen on multiple buildings.

Station B

Photograph taken from a high angle showing the exterior of Station B in Oregon City. Willamette Fall is visible at the center of the frame, and a building is on the left side. Across the water, several building can be seen on a wooded hillside.

Station B, Oregon City Dam

Photograph showing a dam at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. In the center of the frame, water cascades through an opening between a building and dam structure. Numerous other buildings and utility poles can be seen throughout the image.

Station B, Oregon City Dam

Photograph looking across the water showing several large industrial buildings on the shore. On the left side is a pulp and paper company, and a white building with a large smokestack can be seen in the center of the frame. Along the shore are stacks of wood (possibly crates).

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