Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, overall view
- OrgLot151_PGE15-104
- Item
- 1910 – 1913
Photograph taken from a hill looking downward, showing buildings, trees, and hills in the distance. Written on the negative is “0254.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, overall view
Photograph taken from a hill looking downward, showing buildings, trees, and hills in the distance. Written on the negative is “0254.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam penstocks from rise
Photograph taken from a high angle showing the penstocks at the Little Sandy Dam. In the distance, numerous utility poles and electric lines are visible. Construction debris litters the ground throughout the image. Written on the negative is “0346.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam penstocks
Photograph showing men in work wear standing next to a large Y shape penstock. The metal penstock is seated on long pieces of wood with visible writing on different sections. A railroad track can be seen crossing through the front of the frame.
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, forms for penstock valves
Photograph showing men in work wear standing on top of a wooden structure with rounded forms. Written on the negative is “intake 2-5-12.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam high tension switch room
Photograph taken from a high angle showing a man in a hat and long jacket standing in a incomplete switch room. The floor is lined with metal mesh sheeting with pipes. Written on the negative is “E301-0-3420.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam powerhouse
Photograph taken from a side angle showing the incomplete powerhouse at the Little Sandy Dam. The building is surrounded by wooden scaffolding, with wood debris littering the ground. Works can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “#23 Oct, 10. 1911.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam intake
Photograph showing men working on a large wood frame structure. Pieces of wood and tools can be seen throughout the image, and a ladder can be seen in the bottom right corner. Written on the negative is “Intake, Bull Run, 2-26-12 (67).”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam bridge
Photograph taken from a high angle showing a bridge over the Little Sandy River during snowfall. In the distance, men can be seen spraying water out of a hose towards the river. On the left side of the bank is a wooden structure surrounded by trees. Is the distance, snowy trees can be seen on a hillside. Written on the negative is “0261.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, hydraulic excavation
Photograph showing one man spraying water out of a large hose, while another man in a suit looks on. In the background is a train car with “P.R.RY.L. &P.Co” written on the side. Construction debris can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “0348.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, power plant exterior
Photograph showing the exterior to power plant buildings at the Little Sandy Dam, seen in a wooded setting. Two large buildings can be seen on a hillside, each with large windows. The building near the left side of the frame also includes transformer infrastructure on its roof. Written on the negative is “0356.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam , top of transformer house
Photograph showing three men standing next to a metal utility structure at the top of the transformer house at the Little Sandy Dam. Two of the men are in work wear, while a third is wearing a suit and hat. Trees and hills can be seen in the distance. Written on the negative is “E301-0-3402.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, powerhouse
Photograph showing the incomplete interior of the powerhouse building at the Little Sandy Dam. Near the center of the frame, a man stands with folded arms looking towards the camera. Wooden scaffolding is visible throughout the image. In the background, a hillside of dirt and debris can be seen outside the building. Written on the negative is “E301-0-3405.” (Image note: discoloration visible at the right side of the frame).
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, unit number 2
Photograph showing a man in work wear standing next to a generator unit at the Little Sandy Dam. Other units can be seen in the background of the image, while a raised platform with a ladder is behind the front unit. Written on the negative is “No 2 unit, 1-29-12, Bull Run Ore. (47).
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, high tension switch room 57,000
Photograph showing the interior of the high tension switch room at the Little Sandy River Dam. Multiple electrical units and insulators can be seen throughout the photograph. Written on the negative is “0354.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, generator and governor
Photograph showing the interior of the powerhouse at the Little Sandy Dam, showing several generator units and a man standing near the center of the frame. Written on the side of the units if “Westinghouse.” Behind the generators, details of the industrial building can be seen. Written on the negative is “0352.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, powerhouse interior
Photograph taken from a high angle looking downward at the interior of the powerhouse at the Little Sandy Dam. Several generator units are visible, as well as a platform accessible via ladders. Several large windows can be seen on the far walls. On the side of the generator units is “Westinghouse.” Written on the negative is “0351.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, tower
Photograph showing two men standing next to a utility pole tower with insulators visible at the top. One man is wearing a suit and bowlers hat, while the other wears a long jacket, a hat, with tall boots and a pipe. Written on the negative is “Tower. Bull Run. 2-26-12 (69).
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam construction
Photograph showing construction at the Little Sandy Dam. A wooden structure is visible at both sides of the flowing river, with men standing on top of the structure. In the background is a wooded hillside and small wooden structure. Written on the negative is “Progress L.S. Dam, Freshet Oct 3, 2911.” (Image note: edge of glass is broken, obscuring some text).
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam construction
Photograph showing construction at the Little Sandy Dam. A wooden structure is visible at both sides of the flowing river, with men standing around at ground level. In the background is a wooded hillside and small wooden structure.
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam construction
Photograph taken on railroad tracks, looking at tracks and a seated man in a small rail car. Wooden and gravel debris can be seen throughout the image, and a small wooden building can be seen at the left side of the frame on a hillside. Written on the negative is “0-338” and “July-3-1912.”
Photograph of Little Sandy Dam, showing train tracks and dam structure. Small wooden building can be seen on the right, with trees in the background.
Little Sandy Dam, intake on river about 3.5 miles above Bull Run
Photograph of Little Sandy Dam intake, showing wooden structure, river, and wooded hillside. A group of workers can be seen just beyond the intake structure.
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, flume bridge over Little Sandy River
Photograph showing a wooden flume bridge crossing the Little Sandy River near the Little Sandy Dam. Five men in work wear stand on pieces of wood next to the flume while looking at the camera. Water can be seen under the bridge in the background. Written on the negative is “E301-03396.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam flume
Photograph looking downward at a wooden flume and railway track built on a hillside. The wooden structure continues into the distance, where more tree covered hillsides can be seen. In the bottom left corner of the frame, a man is looking at the camera and leaning against a cushioned seat, likely on a railway car. Written on the negative is “0-337, July-3-1912, Bull Run Flume.”
Little Sandy Dam, drop gate on Bull Run flume
Photograph and structural plan of Bull Run flume on Little Sandy Dam. Bottom photograph shows flume with hillside and trees.
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam flume
Photograph looking downward at a wooden flume and railway track built on a hillside. The wooden structure continues into the distance, where more tree covered hillsides can be seen. Written on the negative is “0-336.”