An American LaFrance Type O-10 fire truck lies on its side between a ship and a dock. The truck fell on its side after a sling that was loading it onto the ship "Oregon" gave way at Terminal #1. A man kneels and looks at the firetruck. The Broadway Bridge and Steel Bridge are visible in the distant background on the Willamette River (negative 2 of 11).
A group of people, wearing skis and snow gear, search for missing Mt. Hood climbers Gerald (Spike) Herrmann and Jay Lorentz. Behind the group is a building and ski lift at Timberline Lodge. Lorentz was later found alive, while Herrmann didn’t survive (negative 3 of 6).
A group of people stand in a pit at the construction site of the Oregon Zoo in Portland, Oregon. Some are first responders and others are construction workers. They all look to the left where rescue operations are underway. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Cave-in at new zoo site - rescue of two trapped workmen" (negative 2 of 12).
Norwegian ship Thomas S. Gregory, stuck at the outlet of the Swan Island lagoon in Portland. Buildings at the University of Portland can be seen above the Willamette River. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 20, 1948 (negative 3 of 5).
Norwegian ship Thomas S. Gregory, stuck at the outlet of the Swan Island lagoon in Portland. Buildings at University of Portland can be seen above the Willamette River. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 20, 1948 (negative 2 of 5).
Photograph showing exterior damage one day after the 1908 wreck at the Cazadero Dam/Station G due to equipment malfunction. Broken windows and a damaged roofing are visible. Water flows out of pipes in the bottom of the building over the water.
Photograph showing interior damage one day after the 1908 wreck at the Cazadero Dam/Station G due to equipment malfunction. The floor is littered with debris, and a piece of a generator is visible on the left side of the frame. Windows and roofing materials show extensive damage.
Photograph showing interior damage one day after the 1908 wreck at the Cazadero Dam/Station G due to equipment malfunction. A man stands with debris while looking at the camera, and windows and roofing materials show extensive damage.
Photograph showing machinery wreckage at Station B in Oregon City. Pieces of machinery can be seen throughout the image, disconnected and broken from the main mechanism.
Photograph showing machinery wreckage at Station B in Oregon City. Pieces of wood and stone lay on the floor, along with pieces of disconnected machinery. At the back of the frame, a man stands in a doorway while looking at the camera.
Photograph showing machinery wreckage at Station B in Oregon City. Several wheels and gear pieces can be seen throughout the image, broken off the main machinery mechanism. A man can be seen on the right side of the frame.
Photograph showing a damaged railroad train and railroad car on a rocky hillside, taken from a side angle. Wooden railroad ties can be seen in a pile in front of the train. Written on the side of the railroad train is “D.I.RY. Co.”
Photograph showing damaged utility poles. Snow and ice are visible on the ground and on the poles and electric lines. Several wooden buildings are visible in the background.
Photograph showing damaged utility poles. Snow and ice are visible on the ground and on the poles and electric lines. A brick building is visible on the right side of the frame (possibly the East Tabor Substation at 433 SE 60th Ave). A two story wooden building can also be seen.
People inspect damage after an explosion at the Pacific Meat Company fat rendering boiler, at N. Columbia Boulevard and N. Burrage Avenue in Portland. The ceiling and windows of the building have been severely damaged, with barrels of fat visible on the floor (negative 1 of 5).
Cattle be rounded up in Portland on S.W. Naito Parkway after a collision between after a truck loaded with seventeen head of cattle collided with an empty gasoline truck. Three cattle stand in traffic as a man prepares to throw a lasso. The Battleship Oregon Memorial can be seen on the left side of the frame. A story detailing the accident was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 30, 1954 (negative 3 of 8).
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).
People standing on S.W. Harbor Drive in Portland after a truck loaded with seventeen head of cattle collided with an empty gasoline truck. Eleven of the cattle escaped from the truck and needed to be rounded up. A damaged vehicle can be seen in the northbound lane, with the second Morrison Bridge in the distance. A large ship is moored on the Willamette River, across the street from the Oregon Journal Building. A story detailing the accident was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 30, 1954 (negative 1 of 8).
A damaged cattle after a collision with an an empty gasoline truck on S.W. Harbor Drive in Portland. The front of the vehicle in severely damaged, injuring the driver C.E. Maynard, who was hauling 17 head of cattle, eleven of which had to be rounded up. A story detailing the accident was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 30, 1954 (negative 4 of 8).
Debris at the Multnomah Falls Lodge after a falling tree damaged the building during a heavy rain storm. A large tree can be seen leaning down a cliff side next to the lodge, below an area of damaged roof. Multnomah Falls can be seen at the other side of the lodge building. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 6 of 9).
A fallen tree at Multnomah Falls Lodge in the Columbia River Gorge. The tree leans downward from a cliff, with several automobiles parked near the damaged portion of the lodge. A gift and coffee shop can be seen on the first floor of the stone building. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 7 of 9).
A damaged room at the Multnomah Falls Lodge, after a falling tree damaged the building during a heavy rain storm. Wooden lath can be seen underneath an area of damaged plaster, with two twins beds littered with building debris. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 3 of 9).
Debris at the Multnomah Falls Lodge after a falling tree damaged the building during a heavy rain storm. A fallen tree can be seen on top of two automobiles, with trash and branches strewn across the ground. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 2 of 9).
Debris in a room at the Multnomah Falls Lodge after a falling tree damaged the building during a heavy rain storm. The room appears to be a utility closet, with a work bench and paint cans visible through a doorway. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, December 10, 1953 (negative 1 of 9).
A wrecked fuel truck from the Albina Fuel Company, at S.W. Terwilliger Boulevard and S.W. 6th Avenue in Portland. The truck has flipped over and is resting in a ditch at the side of the road, after slipping on a patch of ice and killing driver Jacob Wacker. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, December 22, 1951 (negative 2 of 5).
A wrecked fuel truck from the Albina Fuel Company, at S.W. Terwilliger Boulevard and S.W. 6th Avenue in Portland. The truck has flipped over and is resting in a ditch at the side of the road, after slipping on a patch of ice and killing driver Jacob Wacker. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, December 22, 1951 (negative 1 of 5).
A damaged building and sidewalk after an explosion at the U.S. National Bank at S.E. Grand Avenue and S.E. Alder Street in Portland. A large hole has been blown into the sidewalk, with bank records scattered throughout the scene. A fire fighter stands at the edge of the hole holding a hose. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, March 21, 1951 (negative 5 of 17).
A damaged building after an explosion destroyed the basement and first floor of the U.S. National Bank at S.E. Grand Avenue and S.E. Alder Street in Portland. Police and firemen stand outside the building, looking the severely damaged sidewalk. The ground is littered with debris, while a damaged street light learns towards the left. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, March 21, 1951 (negative 7 of 17).
