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Cattle in stockyard at Union Meat Company

Photograph showing cattle in pens at the Union Meat Company stockyard in North Portland. In the background at right is the Union Meat plant. The number 46 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner. It is written next to the number 147, which has been crossed out. See related image No. 376G0339 and image No. 376G0340, which may also be related.

Delivery trucks parked outside Western Packing Company, Portland

Photograph showing two delivery trucks parked outside the Western Packing Company in Portland. An unidentified man is standing next to the truck on the right. A sign at over the open doors of the loading area reads “Western Packing Co. / Fresh and cured meats.” A sign on the right side of the doors reads “Manufacturers of … High Grade Sausage / Luncheon Meats.”

Explosion of fat rendering boiler at Pacific Meat Company, Portland

People inspect damage after an explosion at the Pacific Meat Company fat rendering boiler, at N. Columbia Boulevard and N. Burrage Avenue in Portland. The ceiling and windows of the building have been severely damaged, with barrels of fat visible on the floor (negative 1 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood damage to Union Stockyards, Portland

Submerged vehicles at near the Union Stockyards in the Kenton area of Portland, during a flooding event. A multi-story brick building can be seen in the distance, reflected in the water (negative 2 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood damage to Union Stockyards, Portland

A man sits on a set of stairs at the Union Stockyards, in the Kenton area of Portland, surrounded by water during a flood. “Davis Moorage” has been written on the stairs, with a boat floating on the water next to the building. A flooded Columbia River and a railroad bridge towards Hayden Island can be seen in the distance (negative 7 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood damage to Union Stockyards, Portland

A multi-story brick building at the Union Stockyards in the Kenton area of Portland, surrounded by water during a flood. The building is reflected on the still water. The “Swift & Company” building can be seen in the distance (negative 4 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Union Stockyard

This photograph depicts an outdoor scene of the Portland Union Stockyards in North Portland. Cattle are enclosed in wooden pens, and a sign for Swift and Company meat packing plant is visible in the background. Several people stand near the pens or are in horseback.

Union Meat Company stockyard

Photograph showing cattle in pens at the Union Meat Company stockyard in North Portland. In the background at right is the Union Meat plant. The number 148 and text that may be “2+ or “2x” is written on the negative and is visible in the image. See related image No. 376G0341 and image No. 376G0340, which may also be related.