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Explosion of fat rendering boiler at Pacific Meat Company, Portland

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Industrial area viewed from St. Johns

Photograph showing an industrial area on the Willamette River, viewed from the St. Johns neighborhood. Numerous smokestack chimneys can be seen emitting clouds of smoke, next to what appears to be a large lumberyard. More industrial buildings can be seen across the river (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Worker at Monarch Forge and Machine Works, Portland

A worker at Monarch Forge and Machine Works in Portland. The man is standing on a large machine with several wheel. This photograph was published on page C-2 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 16, 1943 (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Battleship Oregon scrap iron going into Liberty engine bases at Commercial Iron Works, Portland

Workers with scrap iron from Battleship Oregon at Commercial Iron Works, Portland. The scrap was used to make parts for Liberty ship engines by the company. A photograph from this series was published on page 1C of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 14, 1943 (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant, Portland

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. People stand in a line holding a firehouse, which is spraying towards the burned building. The outside wall appears to be partially destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 6 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Phil Espeseth with burning machine at Kaiser Company, Swan Island

Phil Espeseth, wearing a safety hat and goggles, leans downwards towards a double torch burning machine at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. Sparks are coming from the metal. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 11, 1944 (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Burney Steigelmier with burning machine at Kaiser Company, Swan Island

Burney Steigelmier uses a Isherwood web burner at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. Steigelmier is kneeling downward, wearing a head cover and face shield, next to a metal surface. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 11, 1944 (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Southwest waterfront industrial facilities, Portland

Several industrial facilities along the southwest waterfront of the Willamette River in Portland. A long building has is painted with “Alaska Junk Co.” and “Schnitzer & Wolf Machinery Co.” along the roof. Ships can be seen docked on the water, with downtown Portland visible in the distance (negative 34 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Workers at Monarch Forge and Machine Works, Portland

Workers at Monarch Forge and Machine Works in Portland, standing next to a large machine unit. One man is using a pipe on the unit. This photograph was published on page C-2 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 16, 1943 (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

New shell fabrication setup at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

A man stands next to a tripod (holding a total station?) under the base of a crane at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. In the distance is another crane and several structures part-way through construction. A similar photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 20, 1944 (negative 1 of 9) Original sleeve title: “Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation - boiler erection shop and new shell plate erection department.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

New shell fabrication setup at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

New industrial buildings being constructed at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland. Piles of wood can be seen throughout the frame, and a crane is in the distance. On the right side of the frame is a worker standing next to the metal frame. A photograph from this series was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 20, 1944 (negative 2 of 9). Original sleeve title: “Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation - boiler erection shop and new shell plate erection department.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Workers in boiler erection shop at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, Portland

Workers in a boiler erection shop at Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation in Portland, standing in steam or smoke. Taken from a high angle, the floor of the building includes machinery and piles of pipe. A photograph from this series was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, February 20, 1944 (negative 5 of 9). Original sleeve title: “Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation - boiler erection shop and new shell plate erection department.”

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Doris Michaelis and Walt Keffer with burning machine at Kaiser Company, Swan Island

Doris Michaelis operates a burning machine while being watched by Burner Foreman Walt Keffer, at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. Michaelis is leaning downward towards the machine, which appears to be setup on a piece of metal. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 11, 1944 (negative 6 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront docks and repair facilities

A view of buildings and docks on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. At the left side of the frame is the Centennial Mills (Crown Mills) building on what is now Northwest Naito Parkway (negative 1 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Albina Engine & Machine Works building, Portland

Albina Engine & Machine Works, next to the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Numerous other industrial buildings can be seen along the river, with the west hills in the distance (negative 33 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, general views

Photograph, taken from a distance, showing a parking area and buildings at the Oregon Shipbuilding Corporation, in North Portland. Several large cranes can be seen around the buildings, with the Willamette River and forested hills in the distance (negative 1 of 10).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Shop interior at Albina Engine & Machine Works, Portland

The interior of a shop building at Albina Engine & Machine Works in Portland. Pieces of wood or metal litter the ground, and workers can be seen at the far end of the building. Braces can be seen along the high ceiling (negative 14 of 25).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Child with dog in Linnton

A child stands next to dog looking downhill towards Linnton and the Willamette River. Looking east, a large industrial facility can be seen on the other side of the river (negative 11 of 31). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Linnton.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Shingle mill in Kenton

Photograph of a shingle mill in the Kenton area, seen across a body of water. Logs and a small boat float on the water, which is just downhill from an industrial building. A track leads from the water upward into the building (negative 6 of 13). Portland communities - Kenton district.

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant, Portland

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. A fireman is standing on a firetruck, from which a stream of water is being directed at the burning building. Flames can be seen along the top of the building. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 10 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant, Portland

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. Flames can be seen through windows in the upper floors of the building, with parts appearing to have collapsed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 3 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Fire at Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant, Portland

A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. A fireman is standing on a firetruck, from which a stream of water is being directed at the burning building. Flames can be seen along the top of the building. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 4 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

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