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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

Steam boats on Willamette River, Portland

Several steam boats with paddle wheels on the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Forested hills can be seen in the background (negative 32 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

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

Portland waterfront shipbuilding facility

A shipbuilding facility on the Willamette River in Portland, shown from a high angle. Multiple ways, each holding a ship, can be seen along the water (negative 16 of 37).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Steamship Mormacsea deck

Crew members aboard the cargo ship Mormacsea, seen in front of the Willamette river (?). Two men on the deck stand on top of a pile of cut wood, which is stacked and lashed together with chains. Piers and industrial warehouses can be seen across the river. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 16 of 22).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Steamship Mormacsea docked in Portland

Photograph showing cargo ship Mormacsea, moored to a wooden dock by several visible ropes. “Mormacsea” is painted on the side of the vessel, and a train car of goods can be seen to its left, on a set of tracks. The Willamette River (likely) can be seen to the right, with industrial buildings and docks in the distance. During WWII, the Mormacsea later served as a troopship (negative 21 of 22).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998