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).

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).

Flood waters at the Union Stockyards in the Kenton area in Portland. A multi-level “Swift & Company” building can be seen in the distance, with other wooden houses reflected in the water (negative 1 of 12).

Flood waters surrounded the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building, near the Kenton area of Portland. The building is reflecting off the water, with “Pacific International Livestock Exposition, Horse Show, Rodeo, October 1-9 ‘48” painted across the side (negative 12 of 12).

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).