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Aerial View from 5,000 Foot Elevation - Bonneville Power and Navigation Project

Aerial photograph and survey of Bradford Island and the construction of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River. Written labels on the print indicate the locations of the fish hatchery, ship locks, power house, and more. Writing on the top right of the print reads, "Aerial view from 5,000 ft. elev. Bonneville Power and Navigation Project. Cost 32,200,000. Construction period - Nov. 1933 - Dec. 1937." Other writings on the print indicate this was taken on March 27, 1935 by Brubaker Aerial Surveys. Stamp on the back of the print requests that Brubaker be given credit for the photograph.

Brubaker Aerial Surveys (Portland, Or.)

Aerial view of Astoria

An aerial view of Astoria, showing the Columbia River, town, and numerous docks (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Astoria

An aerial view of Astoria, showing the Columbia River, town, and numerous docks (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Astoria Column

An aerial view of the Astoria Column, with the town of Astoria and the Columbia River visible in the distance (negative 3 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial View of Bonneville Dam

Aerial photograph of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Looking east, up the river. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Taken by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon. Please credit." Second stamp reads, "H.W.S. Apr 1, 1948." Third stamp reads, "Beaver Engraving Co." of Portland, Oregon.

United States. Bonneville Power Administration

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 flood water on Columbia River, near Dalles

An aerial view of a flooded Columbia River at the Narrows, east of the Dalles. Swiftly moving water can be seen by rocky outcrops, and flooding two large buildings in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, June 1, 1948 (negative 1 of 21).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of flooded area at Portland Airport

A flooded United Airlines building in Portland, most likely at the Portland Airport near the Columbia River. Water surrounds the main building, with a smaller “West Coast Airlines” building visible to the right (negative 1 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Grand Coulee Dam

An aerial view of the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, showing the start of irrigation pumps. Water is flowing from the containment lake above the dam, with rock formations and cliffs visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 1 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Hood River, Oregon, and Columbia River Gorge

Aerial photograph, looking east, showing the town of Hood River, Oregon, at center right; the Columbia River; and the hills of the Columbia River Gorge. A cropped version of this photograph was one of 10 that were published on the front page of the Oregon Journal Sunday magazine on June 5, 1932. The photographs accompanied a story, headlined “Looping the Loop by Air,” that recounted an airplane trip following the route of the Mount Hood Loop Highway and described the views from the air. The photographs had the following caption: “Glimpses of familiar scenery snapped by Roy Norr, Journal staff photographer, in ‘doing’ the Mont [sic] Hood Loop the air way.” This photograph had the following additional information: “Looking east up the Columbia Gorge airway.” See image Nos. 371N5679, 371N5698, 371N5703, 371N5704, 371N5717, and 371N5721, which were published on the same page as this photograph. Also see image Nos. 371N5699, 371N5700, 371N5701, and 371N5702, which were taken during the same trip. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Norr, Roy, 1886-1960

Aerial view of Portland Airport

An aerial of Portland Airport, looking southwest. Several airplanes can be seen parked next to the terminal buildings. The Columbia River is at the right side of the frame (negative 5 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Portland International Airport

An aerial view of terminal buildings at Portland International Airport, looking west. Three clusters of buildings can be seen along a tarmac and runway area, with one parked airplane. At the right side of the frame is the Columbia River (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial View of the Long-Bell Lumber Company - Longview, Washington

Aerial photograph of the Long-Bell Lumber Company in Longview, Washington. Typed label on the back of the print reads, "Airplane view of the greatest lumber manufacturing plants in the world, the operations of the Long-Bell Lumber Company at Longview, Washington. The two units shown here are operating on double shifts, turning out 1,800,000 feet of lumber daily. Buildings of these units cover 78 acres with roofing. Between the two units is the power plant which has a capacity of 18,000 kilowatts. Its two stacks are each 300 feet high. On the Columbia river can be seen a portion of the 200 foot lumber export dock which was partially under construction when the picture was taken." Writing on the bottom of the print reads, "L.B.A.8."

Air views of Woodland

An aerial view of a river in Woodland, Washington, possibly taken at the confluence of the Lewis and Columbia rivers. A beach and boats can be seen (negative 2 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Astoria, Oregon

A view of downtown Astoria, Oregon and the Columbia River. There are signs for Montgomery Ward, the Bank of Astoria, and other businesses. Washington state is visible on the other side of the Columbia. Handwritten note on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1935. Stamp on the back of the print for Beaver Engraving Co. in Portland, Oregon.

Astoria, Oregon

A view of downtown Astoria, Oregon and the Columbia River. Several ships are in the river, and Washington state is visible across the river. Handwritten note on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1935.

At Oak Point

Black and white landscape drawing of Oak Point with a view of the Columbia River.

Rockwell, Cleveland, 1837-1907

Atomic Submarine Nautilus in Columbia River near Clatskanie

Aerial view of the atomic submarine Nautilus as it travels on the Columbia River near Clatskanie, Oregon. Several people stand on the deck of the submarine, and there is a smaller boat behind it. Waves fan out from both sides of the submarine (negative 3 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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