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Navigating a Canoe Through Willamette Falls Locks at Oregon City

Two young men sit in a canoe and paddle through a small opening of the Willamette Falls Locks on the Willamette River in Oregon City. The man who sits in front in the canoe wears a sweatshirt that reads, "Oregon." The canoe has the word "Willamette" written on the side. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "University of Oregon students on canoe trip from Eugene to Portland - going through locks at Oregon City" (negative 4 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Cattle truck fire and round-up of scattered cows in Portland

Cattle be rounded up after a collision between a truck carrying 17 heads of cattle and an empty gasoline truck on S.W. Harbor Drive in Portland. Several men approach the cattle with lassos, who appear to be grazing on grass in front of the Hawthorne Bridge and South Naito Parkway. A story detailing the accident was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 30, 1954 (negative 8 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Salmon fishermen at Oregon City

Two men stand in a rowboat by the banks of the Willamette River near Willamette Falls. Several other men with fishing poles are visible on the rocks and in boats in the distance (negative 5 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of St. Johns Bridge being painted

An aerial view showing painters working on the St. Johns Bridge. Looking towards the east, the Willamette River with logs and industrial facilities can be seen below. Stacks of lumber are around the “Portland Lumber Mills” buildings (negative 3 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Willamette River and Ross Island Bridge, Portland

An aerial view, looking south, showing the Willamette River and the Ross Island Bridge in Portland. Ross Island can be seen just south of the bridge, with numerous timber rafts floating on the water. A timber mill can be seen on the east side of the river, next to a set of train tracks. Photographed with a K-25 camera (negative 7 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Barge launching at Zidell Ship Wreckers in Portland

A steel barge being launched at the Zidell Ship Wreckers yard in Portland, after being rebuilt for the Portland Gravel Company. The barge is splashing into the Willamette River, with a view north, looking towards the the Hawthorn Bridge. The top of the Steel Bridge can also be seen. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 9, 1950 (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

People looking at lampreys, Willamette Falls

Two men stand on a cement wall at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. They look downward at the water and floating lampreys. A small boat is docked at the end of the wall. Rock walls can be seen at the far side of the water (negative 7 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ramp opening at Steel Bridge, Portland

Photograph taken from a high angle, showing cars on a newly opened ramp leading to the Steel Bridge in Portland. Construction debris can be seen along a wall at the edge of the Willamette River. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, August 12, 1950 (negative 3 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Front Avenue Public Market building and Morrison Bridge, Portland

Looking north towards S.W. Front Avenue in Portland. The Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge can be seen along the water, with the Steel Bridge in the distance. The Willamette River can be seen along the side of the road. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 5 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood on Southwest Miles Street, Portland

A man rows a boat on flood water at S.W. Miles Street in Portland, during a flooding event on the Willamette River. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 28, 1948 (negative 12 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Flood on Southwest Miles Street, Portland

A woman walks through water on S.W. Miles Street, during a flooding event on the Willamette River. She carries a chair, as people evacuate from the flood zone. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 28, 1948 (negative 4 of 13).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Steel Bridge

The Steel Bridge crosses the Willamette River. Docks and buildings can be seen in the background (negative 11 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

View looking east from Steel Bridge

Photograph showing a large mechanical wheel and steel cables on the Steel Bridge, looking east over the Willamette River towards the Burnside Bridge. A tug boat and large ship can be seen on the water. Warehouse buildings and an industrial area can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Foreman in Broadway Bridge gatehouse?

A man in a uniform and hat stands in front of a mechanical unit holding two levers. Behind him, the Willamette River can be seen through a window. “Foreman” can be seen embroidered on his hat (negative 6 of 17). Original title: “Portland bridge gatemen, Broadway and Steel bridges.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Burlington Ferry sinking

A side view of the partially sunk Burlington Ferry, at its dock on the Willamette River, Multnomah Channel, northwest of Linnton. People stand on the deck, while in the background another boat can be seen on the channel (negative 4 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Industrial area viewed from St. Johns

Photograph showing an industrial area on the Willamette River, viewed from the St. Johns neighborhood. Numerous smokestack chimneys can be seen emitting clouds of smoke, next to what appears to be a large lumberyard. More industrial buildings can be seen across the river (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

S.S. Coast Miller after crash with Burnside Bridge

Photograph showing the damaged S.S. Coast Miller freighter and the Burnside Bridge. Several broken masts and a smokestack can be seen on the ship, which is directly under the bridge at night (negative 11 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

River steamer Barry K. and barge after collision

River steamer Barry K. and a barge after they collided with another river steamer, Pennsylvanian. The Western Transportation Co. barge is partially submerged in the Willamette River. The Broadway Bridge can be seen in the distance (negative 4 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Willamette River and Ross Island Bridge

Photograph looking south, showing docks and a boat on the Willamette River, with the Ross Island Bridge in the distance. On the dock (barge) is “Diesel Towing Co.” (negative 12 of 25). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Hawthorne Ave.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront during high water

Two men stand on a wooden dock at the Portland waterfront, during a high water event. The water level can be seen approaching the dock on which the workers stand, above which is another level holding wooden pallets (negative 10 of 20).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront during high water

A view of the Willamette River in Portland, during a high water event. Looking west, downtown Portland and the west hills can be seen beyond the water, which is bordered by a seawall. The Portland Power and Light building, at 920 S.W. 6th Avenue, is visible in the distance, topped with a large “Light” sign (negative 18 of 20).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront during high water

Two men ride on a small boat under the Burnside Bridge, during a high water event in Portland. The pair is about to pass under the bridge, with the older Morrison Bridge and Hawthorne bridges visible in the distance, spanning the Willamette River (negative 3 of 20).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront during high water

High water on the Willamette River during a high water event in Portland. The water can be seen at the bottom of the warehouse building for “Rudie Wilhelm” outside which a boat is moored (“Mike Laudenklos”). Fire Boat Station No. 1 can also be seen, with water just below the level of its dock (negative 5 of 20).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mike Laudenklos on Willamette River

The “Mike Laudenklos” traveling north on the Willamette River in Portland. The harbor wall can be seen at the other side of the river, in front of the Oregon Journal Building on S.W. Front Avenue (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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