- OrgLot151_PGE56-254.2
- Item
- 1956
Photograph showing a large stream of water exiting a pipe and flowing towards the camera. In the background are several hills of dirt and rock, as well as a cement bridge. Written on the negative is "56-254."
Photograph showing a large stream of water exiting a pipe and flowing towards the camera. In the background are several hills of dirt and rock, as well as a cement bridge. Written on the negative is "56-254."
Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward at a large stream of water being released from a pipe attached to a small building. Two automobiles can be seen next to the building, one with "PGE" painted on the drivers side door. Behind the building is a cutaway hillside with dirt and rocks. Written on the negative is "56-254."
Photograph taken from a high angle and looking downward at a large stream of water being released from a pipe attached to a small building. A man can be seen standing to the right of the building, and two automobiles are parked in front. Water flows away from the building into the trees. Uphill is a dirt road and embankments. Written on the negative is "56-254."
Young men planting trees at Timothy Lake
Photograph showing two youths in jackets looking at the camera while kneeling on a dirt hillside. Branches and tree stumps can be seen around them. The youth on the right leans on a wooden hoe.
Group at timothy Lake during tree planting
Photograph showing a group of people (young men with one adult) facing towards the camera while standing in front of an open area with dirt and tree stumps. They are wearing jackets and hats, and several of the young men hold tools.
Group at timothy Lake during tree planting
Photograph showing adults and children standing in a recently cleared area with dirt, branches and stumps. At the right side of the frame, a person is swinging a tool towards the ground, while two other youth look on. Another child is digging at the far left side of the frame, next to two adults.
Timothy Lake, early water release
Photograph showing Timothy Lake early in the water release process. Lower parts of the lake are covered in water, with new dirt and cut stumps visible at higher levels. A low forested mountain can be seen in the distance. Written on the negative is "56-251."
Young men planting trees at Timothy Lake
Photograph showing two young men in heavy jackets standing in an open dirt area with trees in the background. The youth on the right is bent over and is using a tool, while the youth on the left holds a bag looks on.
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."
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 early in the water release process. Lower parts of the lake are covered in water, with new dirt and cut stumps visible at higher levels. A utility pole and three bulldozer machines can be seen above the water along the shoreline. In the distance is a dense forest starting at the edge of the new lake.
Timothy Lake, view of Mount Hood
Photograph showing a scenic view of Mount Hood from the south side of Timothy Lake looking north. Trees can be seen in front of the camera, with newly excavated dirt in front. In the distance, low water can be seen in the lake, likely during water release.
Photograph showing a cement dam structure at Timothy Lake before water release. A dirt road curves through the frame and crosses the dam structure. A dense forested area can be seen in the background along the edge of the excavated area.
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.
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.
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 two men standing in a doorway with two boxes of streetlights. The man on the left faces towards the camera, while the other looks toward the left side of the frame. Behind them are other boxes at the top of a ramp. "Line Material Co. Milwaukee, Wis. USA" is written on the boxes.
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 a group of people standing with a streetlight, which has been placed on top of a cardboard box. The top of the light is open, with the reflective inner coating visible, while two individuals in the group hold the unit with their hands. Other boxes can be seen stacked in the background. Written on the box is "Ovalite Mercury Vapor Luminaire" and "Line Material Co. Milwaukee, Wis, USA."
Constance Smith made president of the Portland General Electric 50-50 Club
Photograph showing three women standing behind a table set with flowers. The woman in the middle is facing forward and smiling while holding a bouquet of flowers, while two other women stand to either side. Behind the group is a "Portland General Electric" decoration with paper streamers. Wrapped gifts can be seen on a high shelf behind the group.
Constance Smith made president of the Portland General Electric 50-50 Club
Photograph showing a smiling forward-facing woman holding decorative stick while pointed at a hand-made round poster board. The board is divided into sections and includes attached photographs and writing. On the right side of the frame are two small "Portland General Electric" logo decorations. Gifts can be seen on a high shelf above the woman, and a set table with flowers is in the foreground.
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.
Portland General Electric employees working on soap box derby
Photograph showing four men in suits leaning down towards a soap box derby vehicle. On the side of the vehicle is "Portland Oregonian" and a flag is hung on the wall behind the group with "All American Soap Box Derby, Portland, Ore." Another man in a suit can be seen to the left with a large news camera, with "KLOR Channel 12" written on the side. On the right edge of the frame is a flag with a soap box derby logo and "Vancouver, Wash." Written on the negative is "56-142."
Photograph showing a man seated in front of a loom. He is looking downward at his hands, with one foot on the loom pedal. A small curly haired dog is seated in front of the man and facing to the side. In the background is a lamp and hallway. Written on the negative is "56-141."
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Janz, weaving
Photograph showing a man seated in front of a loom. A woman stands behind him and is also looking at loom, with her hand on the back of the chair in which the man is sitting. In front of the pair is a curly haired dog looking away from the camera. In the background is a lamp and hallway. Written on the negative is "56-141."
Line Department, lineman on utility pole
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."
Portland Rose Festival Float with large ski jump structure
Photograph showing a flower adorned float at the 1951 Portland Rose Festival at Multnomah Stadium, with the large wooden ski jump structure in the background (at 155 feet high, the structure was built to celebrate the upcoming 1952 Oslo Winter Olympic Games). Two women in large flower skirts and a man in a tuxedo can be seen on the float in the center, while another float with a 4-H logo can be seen to the right. Extensive scaffolding can be seen under the ski jump.
Line Department, lineman on the utility pole
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."