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Portland waterfront docks and repair facilities

A view of buildings and docks on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. At the left side of the frame is the Centennial Mills (Crown Mills) building on what is now Northwest Naito Parkway (negative 1 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront shipbuilding facility

A shipbuilding facility on the Willamette River in Portland, shown from a high angle. Multiple ways, each holding a ship, can be seen along the water (negative 16 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Steam boats on Willamette River, Portland

Several steam boats with paddle wheels on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Forested hills can be seen in the background (negative 32 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Albina Engine & Machine Works building, Portland

Albina Engine & Machine Works, next to the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Numerous other industrial buildings can be seen along the river, with the west hills in the distance (negative 33 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Southwest waterfront industrial facilities, Portland

Several industrial facilities along the southwest waterfront of the Willamette River in Portland. A long building has is painted with “Alaska Junk Co.” and “Schnitzer & Wolf Machinery Co.” along the roof. Ships can be seen docked on the water, with downtown Portland visible in the distance (negative 34 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

U.S.S. Scania with Navy members returning home

The U.S.S. Scania on the Willamette River, after its arrival in Portland with returning Navy members. People can be seen lining the deck of the ship, with the west hills visible at the far side of the river (negative 2 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Willamette River flood stage in Portland

A flooded Willamette River in Portland. Two wooden buildings and several boats are surrounded by water and logs, while downtown and the second Morrison Bridge can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Willamette River flood stage in Portland

A flooded Willamette River in Portland, taken under the Morrison Bridge, and looking towards the Burnside and Steel Bridges. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 3 of 3)

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Willamette River flood stage in Portland

A flooded Willamette River in Portland, flowing under the second Morrison Bridge. Looking west, downtown Portland can be seen at the other side of the water, including the Jackson Building. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Tex Rankin's demonstration of the Ercoupe to Mayor Earl Riley

Pilot Tex Rankin and Portland Mayor Earl Riley, flying in an Ercoupe airplane over Portland and the Columbia River. Taken from another airplane, Mount Adams can be seen in the distance. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 28, 1946 (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue Public Market building and Morrison Bridge, Portland

Looking north towards S.W. Front Avenue in Portland. The Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge can be seen along the water, with the Steel Bridge in the distance. The Willamette River can be seen along the side of the road. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 5 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue Public Market building and Morrison Bridge, Portland

Looking north on S.W. Front Avenue in Portland, towards the Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge. The Willamette River can be seen along the side of the road. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 4 of 11).

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 view of dike work at Marine Drive and Gertz Road

An aerial view of dike work being done at Marine Drive and Gertz Road in Portland, near Vanport City. A group of houseboats can be seen at the right side of the frame, likely on the Columbia River at Marine Drive (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Mock's Bottom, Portland

An aerial view of Mock’s Bottom, northeast of Swan Island, in Portland. The Willamette River can be seen at the left side of the frame, with a neighborhood in the distance at the top of a bluff. Timber rafts are floating in the river, between Mock’s Bottom and Swan Island. An industrial area is on Swan Island, with buildings for “Gilmore Steel” (negative 1 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Swan Island, Portland

An aerial view showing a ship and industrial area on Swan Island, in Portland. A ship with “Relief” painted on the side is moored at a dock, with various hoists and cranes visible on the island (negative 3 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial View of Morrison Bridge Construction in Portland, Oregon

Aerial view of the Willamette River flowing through Portland, Oregon. Four bridges are visible. From left to right, they are the Steel Bridge, the Burnside Bridge, the Morrison Bridge (under construction) and the Hawthorne Bridge. A wing of the plane is also visible on the lower right (negative 3 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Morrison Bridge Bascule Piers

View of the construction of the bascule piers of the Morrison Bridge in Portland, Oregon. On the right is a large bascule pier under construction. In the center of the photograph, another bascule pier is under construction in the middle of the river. An unfinished ramp of the Morrison Bridge is visible in the distance. Taken from the east side of the Willamette River, looking west across the river toward downtown Portland, visible in the background (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Water Ski Club Members Skiing on New Year's Day

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998