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Widespread Flooding, Vanport Flood

Aerial photograph of widespread flooding during the Vanport Flood. Several apartment buildings float in the floodwater after having been lifted from their foundations. Handwritten note on back indicates this was taken May 31, 1948 by a someone named "Vail." Likely a student at the Northwest School of Photography.

Aerial view of Portland International Airport

An aerial view of terminal buildings at Portland International Airport, looking west. Three clusters of buildings can be seen along a tarmac and runway area, with one parked airplane. At the right side of the frame is the Columbia River (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Sweet Home aerial view

An aerial view of Sweet Home, most likely looking west. The South Santiam River, a bridge, and downtown can be seen (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rogue River aerial view

A road and building on a hillside near the Rogue River and Grants Pass. Possibly an abandoned mining operation? (negative 4 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Grants Pass aerial view

An aerial view of Grants Pass, with mountains visible at the edge of the town (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Roseburg aerial view

An aerial view of Roseburg, showing the South Umpqua River and the town (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Roseburg aerial view

An aerial view of Roseburg, showing several large buildings on a loop road, including the Roseburg VA Hospital (negative 4 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Willamette River, Portland

An aerial view of the Willamette River in Portland, looking south. The Broadway, Steel, and Burnside Bridges can be seen spanning the river. The Ross Island Bridge is also visible in the distance. Downtown Portland can be seen at the right side of the frame (negative 10 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial views of Rose Festival parade, Portland

An aerial view of the Rose Festival parade in Portland. People and floats can be seen in the middle of a street, which is lined on both sides by a crowd. The Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge can be seen in the distance. Most likely taken near N.E. 12th Avenue and N.E. Lloyd Street (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Rockaway Beach aerial view

A aerial view of Rockaway Beach, showing buildings and a wide beach. At the left side of the frame is a two-story natatorium building (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Albany aerial view

An aerial photograph of Albany, showing buildings, the Willamette River, and several bridges, including the Ellsworth Street Bridge (negative 5 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Corvallis

An aerial view of Corvallis, showing industrial buildings. Signs can be seen for “Green Valley Creamery” and “Irish-Taylor Shopping Center.” The Willamette River and a bridge at N.W. Van Buren Avenue can be seen on the right side of the frame (negative 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Reedsport

An aerial view of Reedsport looking south showing the town, the Umpqua River, the Umpqua River Bridge and a rail bridge (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ship stuck at Swan Island outlet, Portland

Norwegian ship Thomas S. Gregory, stuck at the outlet of the Swan Island lagoon in Portland. Buildings at the University of Portland can be seen above the Willamette River. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 20, 1948 (negative 3 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of flood conditions at Troutdale

An aerial view of a flood on the Sandy River in Troutdale. A bridge over the river, at the Historic Columbia River Highway, can be seen over the river, with flooded buildings visible throughout the frame (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of flooded area at Portland Airport

A flooded United Airlines building in Portland, most likely at the Portland Airport near the Columbia River. Water surrounds the main building, with a smaller “West Coast Airlines” building visible to the right (negative 1 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of flooded orchard, Portland

An aerial photograph of a partially flooded orchard in Portland, following a large flooding event in 1948. Several houses can be seen in the distance, submerged in high water (negative 14 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial photograph of Rose City Golf Course, Portland

Photograph of a photograph. The original picture is an aerial photograph showing the Rose City Golf Course in Portland and the surrounding area. Written at the bottom of the photograph is the text “#10 Rose City Golf Course Municipal E 62nd St + Sacramento St.” East 62nd Street is now Northeast 62nd Avenue and Sacramento Street is now Northeast Sacramento Street. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

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