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McNary Dam construction

A man surveys a dirt area in front of large spillway bays at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River, during its construction. Water can be seen at the base of the cement pillars, with the Columbia River visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 1 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

Excavation at the McNary Dam site on the Columbia River, most likely in preparation for the construction of a powerhouse on the Oregon side. Heavy equipment and workers can be seen in a rocky pit. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 13 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

People working on the McNary Dam on the Columbia River, between Oregon and Washington. A portion of the dam is framed in by wood, with rebar in place for cement. Workers are standing on top of the structure. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 2 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction scene

A launderette near the Columbia River, photographed during construction of the McNary Dam. The “Launderette” building is in an open grassy area, with a sign reading “Launderette rough dry, wet or finish” sign in the foreground. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 20 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

Workers during construction of the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A crane is lowering a large unit, which is being guided by several workers wearing safety hats. They stand on a structure made of wood and rebar. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 21 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

A fish ladder being built at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Taken from a high angle and looking downward, wood and rebar can be seen throughout the scene, with the river visible in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 22 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

An overhead view of construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The structure is built of wood, rebar, and cement, with the water visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 23 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

An overhead view of construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The river extends into the distance, while a dirt berm is being constructed at the center of the frame. At the bottom is a dam structure built of wood, rebar and cement. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 24 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction workers on ferry

A ferry on the Columbia River, carrying workers during the construction of the McNary Dam. Automobiles and people can be seen on the ferry, which appears to be docked on the river. Next to the ferry is another ship, the Betty Lou Russell. The far shore of the river can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 31 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

Construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen at the base of the spillway bays, with the dam structure in various stages of construction with wood and cement. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 5 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

A partially completed cofferdam at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen flowing through the wooden structures, which appear to be filled with pieces of stone. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 6 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

A partially completed spillway bay at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A wooden stairway has been constructed up the side of the structure, with wood and rebar visible at the top. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 7 of 42).

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

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A new irrigation reservoir being filled at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. People can be seen observing behind upper railings, during a dedication ceremony for the new system. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 14 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They pour water from glass jugs into the reservoir, collected for other states within the United States. Water can be seen filling the reservoir canal. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 17 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A man stands on a low cement wall at the Grand Coulee Dam, during a ceremony marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. Water appears to be flowing into a feeder canal into a larger large area, with basalt cliffs visible throughout the scene. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 18 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A feeder canal moving water from the Grand Coulee Dam to a large reservoir. Slanted cement walls are on either side of the canal, with basalt rock formations above. People can be seen walking along the top of the wall. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 23 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Grand Coulee Dam

Photograph showing the Grand Coulee Dam, taken from a high vantage point. Water is flowing down the dam spillway, with electric metal infrastructure visible in the foreground. A basalt hill is in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 26 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Grand Coulee Dam

Adolescents ride bikes in the water at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, on the occasion of the opening of a new irrigation system. The riders are in the water, as a seated woman watches. Basalt cliffs are in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 29 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They pour water from glass jugs into the reservoir, collected for other states within the United States. Water can be seen filling the reservoir canal. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 36 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

People gathered at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, at the start of irrigation pumping. A military band is in the foreground, with an empty cement reservoir visible in the distance. A crowd stands above a cement wall. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Tribal members from the upper Columbia stand in front of an empty reservoir at the opening of an irrigation system at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. The men wear feathered headdresses at either side of the group, with three women standing in the middle. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Tribal members from the upper Columbia stand in front of an empty reservoir at the opening of an irrigation system at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. Two men wear feathered headdresses, next to three women. One man extends his left arm. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 7 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They file down a set of wooden stairs, built on a dirt hillside, as people watch from above. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 8 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

An unidentified man speaks at a Grand Coulee Dam dedication ceremony, celebrating the opening of new irrigation pumps. He wears a suit and stands behind a podium and microphone. An empty reservoir can be seen in front of the speaker. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 9 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam

Choppy water at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen flowing through the cement structures into the pool below. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 10 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam

Workers in hard hats stand on the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A crane can be seen above a cement tower, lined with a railing. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 13 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam, dipnetting by crane

Blueback salmon in a dipnet being lifted from the water at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The water churns beneath the net. Engineers at the dam were attempting to trap and save blueback salmon to strengthen the 1951 run. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, July 15, 1951 (negative 23 of 26).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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