Photograph looking downhill, showing two linemen at the top of a utility pole with Mt. Jefferson visible in the distance. Snow can be seen on the ground, trees, and mountains throughout the frame. A utility pole and electric line are at the right side of the frame. Likely taken near Timberline Lodge. Written on the negative is "57-320." (Image note: see related image PGE 57-320-15).
Photograph looking downhill, showing two men in hardhats and a woman standing in the snow. In the distance, the top of the Timberline Lodge is visible, including a decorative weather vane with the Timberline Lodge logo. Next to the three individuals is a ski lift with a wooden stairway and small building. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph looking downhill, showing two men in hardhats and a woman in the snow. One of the men is seated with the woman in the snow, attaching snow shoes to her feet, while she turns and looks at the camera. The other two men can be seen downhill walking towards the Timberline Lodge, which is visible in the distance. A decorative weather vane can be seen on top of the building, and a ski lift and wooden platform are on the right side of the frame. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph looking uphill, showing two linemen on a utility pole at the left side of the frame. The top portion of Mt. Hood can be seen on the right, visible above the trees. Snow is visible on the ground, trees, and the mountain. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph showing a man standing on top of an pole derrick truck used for underground work. He is facing forward and looking at the camera with both hands on levers. Next to him is a metal arm attached to the truck, with a hook and pulley at the end. In the background is SW 5th Avenue, looking south towards SW Stark Street. The J.K. Gill Building can be seen on the left (corner of SW 5th Avenue and SW Stark Street), as well as the Yeon Building (522 SW 5th Avenue).
Photograph taken from a side angle showing a man seated on the back of a pole auger truck. He is looking down towards his left while using a series of levers to control the auger attached to the back of the vehicle.
Photograph showing a man (Alex Komolofske) wearing a dirtied work jumper standing next to a wheeled generator vehicle. A "PGE" logo is attached to the generator, with "Onan Electric Plant" painted on the side.
Photograph taken from a side angle showing a man standing on the back of a pole auger truck, with another man standing in dense foliage behind the vehicle. The man on the bed of the vehicle is leaning down towards a set of levers, which is next to a upright pole structure.
Photograph showing a group of men from the Underground Department facing the camera. Individuals in the first two rows are kneeling, while the other behind are standing. Many of the men are wearing overalls or patterned flannel shirts.
Photograph showing a crouching man writing "#2000" on a metal streetlight. A man in overalls is standing in front of him and facing towards the camera while holding the light with his left hand. Cement block walls and a ceiling light can be seen in the background.
Photograph showing the north side of Northeast Glisan Street looking towards Northeast 43rd Avenue. Two utility workers install a light at the top of a wooden utility pole, while a group of people watch from the ground. Houses, automobiles and other utility poles and electric lies can be seen in the frame.
Photograph showing a group of people standing on a sidewalk while watching utility workers install a street light at the top of a utility pole. Several individuals in the group are looking upward, while others look towards an adolescent walking a bike on the sidewalk. Houses can be seen in the background (north side of Northeast Glisan Street looking towards Northeast 41st Avenue).
Photograph showing two utility workers at the top of a wooden utility pole installing a light. One of the men is facing towards the utility with a harness and sling, with the other is on top of a ladder. Houses and other electric lines and utility poles can be seen at ground level.
Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a lineman at the top of a utility pole with a hard hat, harness, and tools. He is facing towards the pole, has a cigarette in his mouth, and is using a screwdriver in his right hand. Trees and a building can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph showing two men at the top of a wooden utility pole with hard hats, harnesses and tools. They are both facing towards the pole, with trees and buildings visible in the background. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph looking upward, showing a man on a wooden utility pole. He is facing towards the pole with both hands visible, and is looking downwards towards the camera. Electric lines, insulators, and other utility equipment is visible on the poles. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph showing two linemen working on a wooden utility pole, with harnesses, buckets and tools. The man closest to the camera is facing towards the pole and looking down towards the ground. Another lineman is visible in the background, also on a wooden utility pole. Electric lines and utility poles are visible throughout the image, with houses and trees in the background. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph showing two linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole. They are both wearing hard hats and harnesses, and are looking downwards towards the ground. Below is a street with automobiles and buildings, with trees visible in the distance. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph looking downward, showing a man next to a layout of tools and gear arranged on the floor. The gear includes gloves, rope, a harness, and several other long implements. A decorative carpet is visible under the fabric on which the tools lay. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph showing a man looking downward at an open metal cabinet, on which sits several pieces of lab equipment. Behind him are several large tank units. Written on the negative is "51-844."
Photograph showing two men with a round suspended container of soil. The man on the right holds a rope with each hand and is looking towards the container, while the man on the left is also holding a rope. Inside the container appears to be a cloth with soil. Behind the men is the open back of a specialized utility truck. Written on the negative is "51-845."
Photograph showing two men with a suspended container from which soil is being dumped into a drawer from an inner lining. The man in the front is holding a cord with his left hand, while the other looks on and is standing on the bumper of a truck. Both men are wearing heavy aprons. Written on the negative is "51-841."
Photograph showing three utility workers wearing hats and tall boots on the back of a utility truck. Tool, ladder, and electric cable storage can be seen on the truck. In the background is a railroad crossing and field. Written on the negative is "51-811."
Photograph showing a "PGE" utility truck in front out of a two story house. A mechanical arm with a cherry picker extends from the truck, on which a worker stands facing towards an electric line. Written on the negative is "51-815."
Photograph showing a building and a dirt parking lot with three Portland General Electric utility trucks and two automobiles. On the right side of the frame is a man on a ladder in front of two other utility trucks. (Image note: see related image PGE 51-793).
Photograph showing street with utility poles and workers. Rolls of cable can be seen on wheeled trailers, with other cable attached to the top of a utility pole visible at the center of the frame. Houses and open field at can seen at either side of the street. On a sign next to the street is "Enquist Way." Written on the negative is "51-782." (Image note: see related image PGE 51-783).
Photograph showing a man standing behind a cart with large rolls of electrical cable. The man is leaning on a piece of wooden board and looking towards the cable roll, from which the line is being unrolled. In the background is a house. Written on the negative is "51-783." (Image note: see related image PGE 51-782).
Photograph showing two linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole. They are both attached to the pole via harnesses and belts, and are facing towards the pole. The man on the right is leaning down towards an electric line and has a cigarette in his mouth. Written on the negative is "51-685."