A view of damaged apartment buildings in Vanport, Oregon after the water receded from the Vanport flood. The caption on the photograph reads, “Our apartment house.”
An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood. Several apartment buildings that were lifted from their foundations by the water are visible among other debris in the lower left corner of the image. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.
An aerial photograph of damage to Jantzen Beach Amusement Park during the Vanport flood. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.
A photograph depicting damage done by the Vanport flood. Several unidentified people walk across rooftops and piled debris left after flood waters lifted buildings from their foundations. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.
An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood. The interstate bridge and a railroad bridge are visible in the distance. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.
A postcard depicting flooded trains in the railroad yards during the Vanport flood. The Image caption reads, "Flood Waters Railroad Yards, Portland, Ore. Christian V-14."
A postcard of rising flood water around Union Station during the Vanport flood. Several unidentified people working to fill sandbags are visible at the front of the building. A crowd of onlookers observe the flood waters from the railing of the Steel Bridge. The image caption reads, "Flood Waters Union Station " Portland, Ore. Christian V-12."
A photograph of an unidentified group of people viewing the damage caused by the Vanport flood. In the distance people in boats and on rooftops are visible in the flood water. The back of the image is stamped with, "Camera Art Studio 4706 N. E. Glisan VE, 3866 Portland, 13, Oregon. 3810 15."
A photograph of flooded industrial buildings during the Vanport flood. The back of the image is stamped with, "Camera Art Studio 4706 N. E. Glisan VE, 3866 Portland, 13, Oregon. 3810 2."
A photograph of several apartments in high flood waters during the Vanport flood. The back of the image is stamped with, "Camera Art Studio 4706 N. E. Glisan VE, 3866 Portland, 13, Oregon. 3810 33. "
People loading Oregon Journal newspapers onto a small airplane, to be delivered to Vancouver and surrounding communities during a flood. Trucks with “The Journal” painted on the side are parked next to the airplane. Most likely taken in Portland (negative 2 of 2).
A man points downward at a water boil on a dike in the Blue Lake and Troutdale area. The boil has been surrounded by a ring of sandbags (negative 5 of 16).
Black and white photograph looking north on Front Street (now Southwest Naito Parkway) from its intersection with Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street). The photograph shows a street flooded with a few inches of water and lined with buildings being supported by wooden braces. People stand in the ankle-deep water and line the sidewalks on either side. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of 1890" and "Front and Morrison looking north". The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.
Black and white photograph of the Morrison Street Bridge (now the Morrison Bridge) during the 1890 flood of Portland, Oregon. The photograph is taken from the west bank of the river, looking to the northeast. The water is only a couple feet below the deck of the bridge. The drawbridge is closed, allowing horse and cart traffic to cross. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "The Flood of Feb. /90" and "Morrison St. Bridge". The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.
A black and white photograph of a horse-drawn carriage at the intersection of First Street (now Southwest First Avenue) and Stark Street (now Southwest Harvey Milk Street) during the flood of February, 1890. Flood water covers half of the carriage's wheels and men stand in the water behind it. A man is driving the carriage and another sits in the back with a large, wet dog. On the side of the carriage is text that reads: "U.C. & B.T. Co.", which stands for United Carriage and Baggage Transfer Company. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "The Flood of Feb. 1890", "U.C. and B.T. Co. Bus", and "1st and Stark St." The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.
Black and white photograph of a carriage being pulled by two horses on Front Street (now Southwest Naito Parkway), near its intersection with Morrison Street (now Southwest Morrison Street) in Portland, Oregon. A few inches of water covers the street. Several women sit in the carriage and a man drives it. Men stand on the street and sidewalks in the background. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "Flood of /90" and "On Front and Morrison Street" The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.
Black and white photograph looking south on Front Street (now Southwest Naito Parkway) from Yamhill Street (now Southwest Yamhill Street) in Portland, Oregon. The photograph is taken from the center of the street and shows a brick-paved street lined with 2-4 story buildings. The street is partially flooded with a few inches of water and the buildings are being supported by makeshift beams. People are standing on either side of the street and a horse and cart full of milk jugs is parked on the right side of the street. Signs for Saddles & Harness, Furniture, Russell & Co. and E. Cohn & Co. are visible. The photograph is mounted on a grey mat that was once bound into an album. Handwritten text below the photograph reads "The flood of 1890" and "Front St, South from Yamhill". The photograph was taken in February, 1890, when excessive rain and unusually warm weather caused the Willamette and Columbia Rivers to flood.
A group of men holding hands and a rope to form a human chain in waist-high flood water during the Vanport flood. They are attempting to rescue people trapped by rising flood water. Flooded cars and debris are visible in the water around them. Dale Skovgaard is identified as the man in the white cowboy hat. This photograph was originally taken by an Oregonian photographer (OrHi 25428).
Agnes Skovgaard sorting through personal items after residents were allowed back into Vanport, Oregon following the Vanport flood. Caption on the image reads, “My mother sorting through personal items after the flood to see if anything was worth saving. Very little.”
Photographs of the aftermath of the flood that destroyed Vanport, Or. on May 30, 1948. The images depict the damage to buildings, bridges, roadways, and other structures in both Vanport and Portland, Or. Includes postcards and snapshots, as well as photographs taken by the Camera Art Studio of Portland, Or.
An envelope containing commemorative photographs taken during the Vanport flood in 1948. The envelope is white with red lettering that reads, "10 Selected Snapshots 50C. Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River. May 30, 1948." Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River.
An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood with Mount St. Helens visible in the distance. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.
Photographs of the aftermath of the flood that destroyed Vanport, Or. on May 30, 1948. The images depict the damage to buildings, bridges, roadways, and other structures in both Vanport and Portland, Or. Includes postcards and snapshots, as well as photographs taken by the Camera Art Studio of Portland, Or.