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Grand Coulee dam construction, Washington

A view of the construction site of the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington state. Part of a backhoe or other large piece of construction equipment is visible in the right hand side of the image. A river can be seen in the middle ground, most likely the Columbia River. On the far bank are two groupings of several small buildings.

Drake, June D., 1880-1969

Group seated at Washington Park

This photograph depicts a group of three seated on a slope in Washington Park. Groups of people, and the Washington Park Reservoir, which was drained at the time of this photo, are visible in the background. This photograph was likely taken by a staff photographer for the Oregon Daily Journal.

Alice Bachman, Margaret Tabor, and J. W. Tabor, at Mount Tabor, Portland, 1895

Alice Bachman, Margaret Tabor, and J. W. Tabor standing in front of a stone building at the corner of the Mount Tabor Reservoir in Portland, Oregon, circa 1895. Several bicycles are parked at the base of the stairs into the building. A handwritten description on the back of the photograph reads, "Mr. & Mrs. J. W. Tabor & Alice Bachman at Mount Tabor, Portland, 1895 (My best guess for date). 60th and Division - Water reservoir."

Mount Tabor Reservoir, 1895

A view of fountains spraying water into the air in the center of Mount Tabor Reservoir in Portland, Oregon, circa 1895. A handwritten description on the back of the photograph reads, "Mt. Tabor Reservoir, 1895."

Timothy Lake, log bridge

Photograph showing Timothy Lake early in the water release process. A bridge of cut logs and wood planks extends to the far shore of the lake, with a rowboat moored to a section of the structure. Cut stumps on a hillside can be seen in the distance. Written on the negative is "56-251."

Timothy Lake, dam structure

Photograph looking across water towards a cement and metal dam structure at Timothy Lake. Cut tree stumps and dirt can be seen to either side of the structure, as well as an area of rocks. In the distance is a low forested mountain and trees. Written on the negative is "56-251."

Timothy Lake, early water release

Photograph showing Timothy Lake before water release. A pool of water can be seen at the center of the frame, surrounded by bare dirt. Another pool can be seen towards the bottom of the image, separated by a raised dirt dam. Plumes of smoke can be seen in the distance, as well as a low rounded hill.

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Tribal members from the upper Columbia stand in front of an empty reservoir at the opening of an irrigation system at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. Two men wear feathered headdresses, next to three women. One man extends his left arm. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 7 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

An unidentified man speaks at a Grand Coulee Dam dedication ceremony, celebrating the opening of new irrigation pumps. He wears a suit and stands behind a podium and microphone. An empty reservoir can be seen in front of the speaker. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 9 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Tribal members from the upper Columbia stand in front of an empty reservoir at the opening of an irrigation system at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. The men wear feathered headdresses at either side of the group, with three women standing in the middle. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They pour water from glass jugs into the reservoir, collected for other states within the United States. Water can be seen filling the reservoir canal. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 36 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

People gathered at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, at the start of irrigation pumping. A military band is in the foreground, with an empty cement reservoir visible in the distance. A crowd stands above a cement wall. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 5 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Grand Coulee Dam

Adolescents ride bikes in the water at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River, on the occasion of the opening of a new irrigation system. The riders are in the water, as a seated woman watches. Basalt cliffs are in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 29 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

People photographing queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They pour water from glass jugs into the reservoir, collected for other states within the United States. Water can be seen filling the reservoir canal. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 24 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A feeder canal moving water from the Grand Coulee Dam to a large reservoir. Slanted cement walls are on either side of the canal, with basalt rock formations above. People can be seen walking along the top of the wall. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 23 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A new irrigation reservoir being filled at the Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. People can be seen observing behind upper railings, during a dedication ceremony for the new system. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 14 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

A man stands on a low cement wall at the Grand Coulee Dam, during a ceremony marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. Water appears to be flowing into a feeder canal into a larger large area, with basalt cliffs visible throughout the scene. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 18 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ceremony at Grand Coulee Dam, start of irrigation pumps

Queens and princesses from the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival at the Grand Coulee Dam for a “Water-of-all-States Ceremony,” marking the start of a new irrigation pump system. They pour water from glass jugs into the reservoir, collected for other states within the United States. Water can be seen filling the reservoir canal. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 15, 1951 (negative 17 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Mt. Tabor, Portland

An aerial view, looking southeast, showing Mt. Tabor in Portland, and the surrounding neighborhoods. A rounded reservoir is on a hillside, with a large rectangle one visible below. Tree-covered Kelly Butte can be seen in the distance. Photographed with a K-25 camera (negative 9 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Dam 1 Portland Water Works

Photograph taken from a distance showing Dam 1 at Bull Run. A decorative railing, gatehouse, and light posts can be seen at the top of the dam, beyond which a reservoir can be seen (negative 26 of 31).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998