Steel Bridge from the Broadway Bridge
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- 1939-09-18
Part of Minor White negatives
A view of the Steel Bridge between the beams of the Broadway Bridge. A sign shows the speed limit is 25 mph.
White, Minor
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Steel Bridge from the Broadway Bridge
Part of Minor White negatives
A view of the Steel Bridge between the beams of the Broadway Bridge. A sign shows the speed limit is 25 mph.
White, Minor
Graffiti on Broadway Bridge on-ramp, Portland
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Graffiti on a wall below a Broadway Bridge on-ramp in Portland. One inscription reads “Tex - King of Tramps, 1941” while another “Tex K.T. 1939” (negative 3 of 3).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Broadway Bridge tenders - Richard DeKorte
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Portrait of Richard DeKorte, chief operator of the Broadway Bridge in Portland OR. This photograph was published in the December 13, 1956 issue of the Oregon Journal (negative 1 of 3).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Aerial view Broadway Bridge traffic, Portland
Part of Al Monner news negatives
An aerial view of traffic lined up on the west side of the Broadway Bridge in Portland. A large train yard and Union Station can be seen under the bridge (negative 1 of 2).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Portland waterfront during high water
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Two men on a small boat approach the Steel Bridge, during a high water event in Portland. Looking north, the Broadway Bridge can be seen upriver. The water appears to be approaching towards the bottom of the bridge (negative 9 of 20).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Photograph of Broadway Bridge taken at night, from the Steel Bridge.
Photograph of taken at night of the approach to the Broadway Bridge showing electric lights and brick buildings. An automobile and pedestrians can be seen in the distance.
Photograph of taken at night of the western end of the Broadway Bridge showing electric lights. Also visible is the Albers Bros. Milling Co. brick building.
Part of Minor White negatives
Broadway Bridge, from the east bank of the Willamette River. Old bridge pilings are visible in the river. A large ship is docked and the Hotel Hoyt is visible in the background. Taken June 28, 1939.
White, Minor
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Two men stand on the Broadway Bridge looking west across the Willamette River. A large ship, “Bengaalis” is docked, and the “Crown Flour” building can be seen in the distance. The west hills are visible in the distance (negative 1 of 17).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
The Broadway Bridge crosses over the Willamette River, likely looking towards the west. A shoreline with bare dirt is in the foreground (negative 10 of 17).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Ships on Willamette River near Broadway Bridge
Photograph of ships on the Willamette River near the Broadway Bridge in Portland. The ship moored at right is the West Notus.
Portland General Electric Photograph Collection
Negatives documenting company activities, including electrical infrastructure, employees, power generation and distribution throughout Portland, the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Cascade Range. Additional general images include streetcars and trains, street lighting, power line installation, Rose Festival floats, office buildings, car barns and bridges. Of particular note are dam building projects at Bull Run and along the Clackamas River (1910-1930), and early electric stations in Oregon City at Willamette Falls.
Portland General Electric Company
Aerial view of Willamette River and bridges, Portland
Part of Al Monner news negatives
An aerial view of the Steel and Broadway Bridges over the Willamette River in Portland, with a recent dusting of snow. Looking northwest, Union station and a train yard can be seen on the west side of the river (negative 6 of 10).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Foreman in Broadway Bridge gatehouse?
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A man in glasses and a uniform sits in a chair with one leg crossed. Next to him is a large mechanical unit, in front of a window. “Foreman” is embroidered on his hat (negative 15 of 17). Original title: “Portland bridge gatemen, Broadway and Steel bridges.”
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A man stands next to a large mechanical wheel and arm on the Broadway Bridge in Portland. The Willamette River and Portland can be seen in the background (negative 4 of 17). See 113-5.
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A man in a uniform stands on a gatehouse balcony on the Broadway Bridge in Portland. A large sign on the railing reads “The draw of this bridge will not be open to water traffic during the periods named below.” Below and behind the gatehouse is the Willamette River, Steel Bridge, and Portland (negative 5 of 17). See 113-4.
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Aerial view of Willamette River, Portland
Part of Al Monner news negatives
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
Crowds visit Battleship Oregon on Willamette River, Portland, Oregon
Photograph showing a U.S. Navy ship (likely Battleship Oregon) docked in front of the Broadway Bridge on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Crowds of people are lined up on the waterfront and on the bridge to view the ship. Stamp on the back for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer. Second stamp on the back reads, "Advertising Matter from General Passenger Dept., S.P.&S. Ry."
Prentiss, A. M. (Arthur M.)
Broadway Bridge, Portland, with bascule raised during construction
Photograph showing the Broadway Bridge in Portland with one bascule raised in March 1913, while the bridge was under construction. A cropped version of this photograph and a short story were published on Page 17 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, Mary 6, 1913, under the headline “Move 2000 Tons Easily In Bridge Test.” The photograph had the following caption: “West leaf of the Broadway bridge bascule in place.” The story reported that the leaf had worked almost perfectly in tests, that the east leaf would be tested within a week, and the bridge was expected to be completed April 1. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Motorboat on Willamette River near Broadway Bridge
Photograph of an unidentified person driving a motor boat on the Willamette River in Portland. The Broadway Bridge is in the background. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Speedboats on Willamette River near Broadway Bridge, Portland
Photograph of speedboats on the Willamette River in Portland. The Broadway Bridge is in the background.
Ships moored on Willamette River near Broadway Bridge
Photograph of a line of ships docked along the Willamette River near the Broadway Bridge in Portland.
Photograph of a ship passing under the raised bascule of the Broadway Bridge in Portland.
Cars on approach to Broadway Bridge
Photograph of cars traveling on Lovejoy Street in Portland. The Broadway Bridge is in the background at left, and the top of the Steel Bridge is at right. The view is to the southeast.
Broadway Bridge and Willamette River in winter 1937
Photograph showing part of the Broadway Bridge and ice on the Willamette River in Portland. The text “1937” is written on the negative.
Aerial view of Portland Union Station, Portland
Part of Al Monner news negatives
An aerial view of Portland’s Union Station, coated in snow. The Broadway Bridge crosses the Willamette River, next to a train yard (negative 1 of 10).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Foreman in Broadway Bridge gatehouse?
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A man in a uniform and hat stands in front of a mechanical unit holding two levers. Behind him, the Willamette River can be seen through a window. “Foreman” can be seen embroidered on his hat (negative 6 of 17). Original title: “Portland bridge gatemen, Broadway and Steel bridges.”
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998