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McNary Dam construction

A man surveys a dirt area in front of large spillway bays at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River, during its construction. Water can be seen at the base of the cement pillars, with the Columbia River visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 1 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

Excavation at the McNary Dam site on the Columbia River, most likely in preparation for the construction of a powerhouse on the Oregon side. Heavy equipment and workers can be seen in a rocky pit. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 13 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

People working on the McNary Dam on the Columbia River, between Oregon and Washington. A portion of the dam is framed in by wood, with rebar in place for cement. Workers are standing on top of the structure. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 2 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction scene

A launderette near the Columbia River, photographed during construction of the McNary Dam. The “Launderette” building is in an open grassy area, with a sign reading “Launderette rough dry, wet or finish” sign in the foreground. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 20 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

Workers during construction of the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A crane is lowering a large unit, which is being guided by several workers wearing safety hats. They stand on a structure made of wood and rebar. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 21 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

A fish ladder being built at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Taken from a high angle and looking downward, wood and rebar can be seen throughout the scene, with the river visible in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 22 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

An overhead view of construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The structure is built of wood, rebar, and cement, with the water visible in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 23 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction workers on ferry

A ferry on the Columbia River, carrying workers during the construction of the McNary Dam. Automobiles and people can be seen on the ferry, which appears to be docked on the river. Next to the ferry is another ship, the Betty Lou Russell. The far shore of the river can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 31 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

An overhead view of construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The river extends into the distance, while a dirt berm is being constructed at the center of the frame. At the bottom is a dam structure built of wood, rebar and cement. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 24 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam worker, during construction

A worker during the construction of the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. The man wears a hard hat and is standing in front of a mechanical unit with multiple levers. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 29 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction workers

Construction workers on the McNary Dam build project on the Columbia River. The men are wearing hard hats and vests, and appear to be talking in a group. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 32 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

Construction at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen at the base of the spillway bays, with the dam structure in various stages of construction with wood and cement. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 5 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction workers

A McNary Dam construction worker sits on the running board of an automobile, smoking a cigarette. He wears a safety hat and is seated next to a group of workers that appear to be talking to one another. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 40 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

A partially completed cofferdam at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Water can be seen flowing through the wooden structures, which appear to be filled with pieces of stone. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 6 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

McNary Dam construction

A partially completed spillway bay at the McNary Dam on the Columbia River. A wooden stairway has been constructed up the side of the structure, with wood and rebar visible at the top. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 30, 1950 (negative 7 of 42).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Cofferdam at Bonneville Dam

A two cranes on a packed-earth platform are in the process of removing a cofferdam around Bonneville Dam. The cofferdam was installed to clear water during a project to replace baffles at the base of the dam (negative 1 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Cofferdam at Bonneville Dam

Baffles on the front of Bonneville Dam exposed by low water behind a cofferdam. The cofferdam was installed to clear water during a project to replace baffles at the base of the dam (negative 4 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Cofferdam at Bonneville Dam

A man in a hardhat stands holding a metal cable beside the top of a cofferdam. Bonneville dam is visible in the background. The cofferdam was installed to clear water during a project to replace baffles at the base of the dam (negative 6 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

U.S. Engineers hydraulic laboratory at Bonneville

Two men crouch next to a flowing channel of water in an indoor facility at the U.S. Engineers hydraulic laboratory at Bonneville, Oregon. A sign in the lower right of the photograph reads, "Oregon Shore." (negative 11 of 16).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

U.S. Engineers hydraulic laboratory at Bonneville

Three men crouch next to a flowing channel of water in an indoor facility at the U.S. Engineers hydraulic laboratory at Bonneville, Oregon. A fourth man is visible holding a bucket and adding white strips to the water in the background (negative 8 of 16).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Hells Canyon Dam hearing

Speakers seated on the stage at the Portland State College auditorium during a hearing on the construction of the Hells Canyon Dam (negative 7 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998