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Willamette River flood stage in Portland

A flooded Willamette River in Portland. Two wooden buildings and several boats are surrounded by water and logs, while downtown and the second Morrison Bridge can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 2 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Willamette River flood stage in Portland

A flooded Willamette River in Portland, taken under the Morrison Bridge, and looking towards the Burnside and Steel Bridges. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 3 of 3)

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Willamette River flood stage in Portland

A flooded Willamette River in Portland, flowing under the second Morrison Bridge. Looking west, downtown Portland can be seen at the other side of the water, including the Jackson Building. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

U.S.S. Scania with Navy members returning home

The U.S.S. Scania on the Willamette River, after its arrival in Portland with returning Navy members. People can be seen lining the deck of the ship, with the west hills visible at the far side of the river (negative 2 of 15).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Steam boats on Willamette River, Portland

Several steam boats with paddle wheels on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Forested hills can be seen in the background (negative 32 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Southwest waterfront industrial facilities, Portland

Several industrial facilities along the southwest waterfront of the Willamette River in Portland. A long building has is painted with “Alaska Junk Co.” and “Schnitzer & Wolf Machinery Co.” along the roof. Ships can be seen docked on the water, with downtown Portland visible in the distance (negative 34 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Search for bodies of three people drowned near Burlington Ferry

People stand on a boat while searching for three drowning victims near the Burlington Ferry in the Linnton area. The people drowned when their speedboat capsized. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 21, 1946 (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Search for bodies of three people drowned near Burlington Ferry

A man, wearing a hat and long jacket, stands on a boat while searching for the bodies of three drowning victims near the Burlington Ferry in the Linnton area. The people drowned when their speedboat capsized. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 21, 1946 (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Salem industrial area

An industrial area on the Willamette River in Salem, Oregon. Logs can be seen floating in the water, next to what is likely a sawmill. A multi-story building is in the distance, with a sign that reads “Moving, Storage, Fuel Oil” (negative 11 of 12).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront shipbuilding facility

A shipbuilding facility on the Willamette River in Portland, shown from a high angle. Multiple ways, each holding a ship, can be seen along the water (negative 16 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront docks and repair facilities

A view of buildings and docks on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. At the left side of the frame is the Centennial Mills (Crown Mills) building on what is now Northwest Naito Parkway (negative 1 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Water Ski Club Members Skiing on New Year's Day

Five young women, all members of the Portland Water Ski Club, practice their water skiing routine on the Willamette River on January 1, 1959. They wear long-sleeved jackets and shorts as they lift their arms over their heads. Pictured from left to right are Betty Davis, Darlene Kasner, Verna Williams, Eleanor Stoddard and Ellen Haynes. They ski past a ramp with a sign that reads, "Property of Portland Water Ski Club, For Members Only." This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on January 2, 1959 (negative 3 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Person looking at lampreys, Willamette Falls

A man stands next to water laden with lampreys, at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. He appears to be holding his nose at he looks downward at the lampreys and mud (negative 9 of 11).

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

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

Navigating a Canoe Through Willamette Falls Locks at Oregon City

Two young men stand on a wooden platform in the Willamette River and hold onto a canoe in the water. They are at the Willamette Falls Locks. 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 2 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Morrison Bridge Bascule Piers

View of the construction of the bascule piers of the Morrison Bridge in Portland, Oregon. On the right is a large bascule pier under construction. In the center of the photograph, another bascule pier is under construction in the middle of the river. An unfinished ramp of the Morrison Bridge is visible in the distance. Taken from the east side of the Willamette River, looking west across the river toward downtown Portland, visible in the background (negative 1 of 3).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Marion Street Bridge, Salem

The Marion Street Bridge in Salem, most likely during construction. Looking north, the Union Street Railroad Bridge can also be seen crossing the Willamette River (negative 10 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Lampreys at Willamette Falls

Lampreys on rocks at Willamette Falls in Oregon City. Water cascades down at the right side of the frame (negative 10 of 11).

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

Front Avenue Public Market building and Morrison Bridge, Portland

Looking north on S.W. Front Avenue in Portland, towards the Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge. 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 4 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Eugene flood

Extensive flood waters in the Eugene area, viewed from a high angle. Houses and trees can be seen in the distance, surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 7 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Eugene flood

Rapidly moving flood waters from the Willamette River, in the Eugene area. A utility pole and building are surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 6 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Eugene flood

People stand on a roadway in Eugene, observing quickly moving food waters from the Willamette River at the Ferry street bridge. Several houses can be seen in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 1 of 27).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Albina Engine & Machine Works building, Portland

Albina Engine & Machine Works, next to the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Numerous other industrial buildings can be seen along the river, with the west hills in the distance (negative 33 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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