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Denver Avenue fill repairs at point of flood break

People repairing Denver Avenue at the point of a break, during a flooding event in 1948. Workers walk along the road next to a truck, being used to dump materials on top of the road. Flooded buildings and a water tower, likely at Vanport City, can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Denver Avenue fill repairs at point of flood break

People repairing Denver Avenue at the point of a break, during a flooding event in 1948. Several work trucks can be seen on a raised roadway, with water visible at the left side of the frame (negative 1 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood damage to Union Stockyards, Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood damage to Union Stockyards, Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood damage to Union Stockyards, Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998