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Aerial view of flooded area and destroyed homes, Vanport City

An aerial photograph of destroyed and submerged homes in Vanport City after the Vanport Flood. Addresses can be seen written on roofs, and debris is floating throughout the area. A water tower is at the bottom of the frame (negative 15 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Vanport wreckage fire

An aerial view of burning buildings at Vanport City. Flames and plumes of smoke can be seen above the buildings, many of which appear to be apartments (negative 1 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Vanport wreckage fire

An aerial view of burning buildings at Vanport City. Flames and plumes of smoke can be seen above the buildings, many of which appear to be apartments (negative 4 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Denver Avenue fill repairs at point of flood break

People repairing Denver Avenue at the point of a break, during a flooding event in 1948. Workers walk along the road next to a truck, being used to dump materials on top of the road. Flooded buildings and a water tower, likely at Vanport City, can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. Roofs and pieces of wood can be seen throughout the area. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. Several buildings can be seen in the water, surrounded by wooden and metal debris. A water tower is in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. A damaged couch lays on a hillside above the water, with pieces of floating wood and metal visible throughout the scene. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 5 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. A boat has been pulled up to a small dock, with a tree and sign reading “Federal Govt Dock, Keep Out.” A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 3 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Floating debris at Vanport City, following the large 1948 flood. A teddy bear lays in the water amid pieces of wood and grass. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 6 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

People use a truck to remove debris from Vanport City following a flood. Destroyed buildings and debris can be seen throughout the scene, with several water towers visible in the distance. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 4 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998