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Cazadero Dam, construction

Photograph showing construction of Cazadero Dam. Several workers can be seen in the distance at the top of a stacked wooden dam structure, with a dirt hillside above. The Clackamas River is visible at the bottom of the dam, and trees (possibly burnt) can be seen at the top of the hill.

Cazadero Dam, construction

Photograph showing construction at Cazadero Dam. The Clackamas River can be seen flowing through the bottom of the dam, and trees are visible on the hillside in the distance. (Image note: similar to PGE7-6, but appears to show further stage of completion).

Cazadero Dam, powerhouse foundation

Photograph showing construction progress of the powerhouse at Cazadero Dam/Station G, taken from a high angle looking downhill. The foundation can be seen on the near side of the river, with multiple men working. Across the river, a dirt hillside with fallen trees and stumps can be seen.

Cazadero Dam, flume

Photograph taken from a side angle, showing the flume at the Cazadero Dam/Station G. Below the wooden flume is a dirt hillside with rocks, and a long wooden building can be seen in the background on the right side of the frame.

River Mill Dam

Photograph showing the left bank of the Clackamas River at the river Mill Dam, taken from the “island.” Near the center of the frame, two men in long jackets stand next to a surveying station. To the left, another man in a hat and jacket looks at the camera. In the distance, men can be seen working on the dam spillway. Written on the negative is “#70M. 11-28-10.”

River Mill, camp

Photograph showing the camp at the River Mill Dam site, taken from the top of the railroad bridge. Snow blankets the ground throughout the image, and numerous wooden buildings an be seen. Written on the negative is “82M.”

River Mill, camp

Photograph showing the camp at the River Mill Dam site, taken from the top of the railroad bridge. Snow blankets the ground throughout the image, and numerous wooden buildings an be seen. Written on the negative is “82M.”

River Mill spillway

Photograph showing the construction of the spillway at the River Mill Dam. At the left side of the frame, a portion of a wooden suspension bridge can be seen. Behind, a railroad bridge spans the space between two cliffs, beyond which wooden buildings are visible. Written on the negative is “#84M. 1-28-11.”

Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam construction

Photograph showing construction at the Little Sandy Dam. A wooden structure is visible at both sides of the flowing river, with men standing on top of the structure. In the background is a wooded hillside and small wooden structure. Written on the negative is “Progress L.S. Dam, Freshet Oct 3, 2911.” (Image note: edge of glass is broken, obscuring some text).

Rull Run, Big Sandy

Photograph of the Big Sandy Dam site (likely the Marmot Dam), showing a wooden flume with suited individuals standing in the foreground. At the top of the hillside, a wooden building and platform can be seen. Written on the image is #34, B.S dam site, looking down stream, Oct 14, 1911.” (Image note: glass negative broken at lower right corner).

Bull Run, Big Sandy spillway

Photograph showing a temporary wooden dam at the Big Sandy Dam site (likely the Marmot Dam). Two workers stand on the wooden structure while looking upward at the camera. In the background, sandbags, woodpiles, and work tools can be seen. Written on the negative is “#33, Spillway in tempy dam at Big Sandy, Oct 21, ‘11.”

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