Men looking at plans for Ross Island Bridge?
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Photograph of two unidentified men holding set of plans, possibly for the Ross Island Bridge in Portland. The man on the left may also be pictured in image No. 371N5076.
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Men looking at plans for Ross Island Bridge?
Photograph of two unidentified men holding set of plans, possibly for the Ross Island Bridge in Portland. The man on the left may also be pictured in image No. 371N5076.
East end of Burnside Bridge, Portland, under construction
Photograph showing a portion of the east end of the Burnside Bridge under construction in Portland. Cranes are hoisting a girder into position as a group of men watches from the ground.
Princess Hotel and Burnside Bridge construction area
Photograph showing the Princess Hotel at East Third and East Burnside streets (now Southeast Third Avenue and East Burnside Street) in Portland on Monday, May 11, 1925, after the hotel was raised and moved northward to accommodate the approach to the new Burnside Bridge. That day, a cropped version of this photograph and image No. 371N5590 were published on Page 16 of the Oregon Journal’s city edition. The photographs were published under the headline “Hotel Safely Moved to New Site.” They had the following caption: “To make room for East Burnside bridge approach, 20,000-ton Princess hotel, concrete building, was moved back 35 feet, operation being concluded late Saturday.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Upper picture shows building as it appeared today.” The photographs accompanied a story headlined “Princess Hotel Is Moved; City Saved $25,000.” The story, conflicting with the caption, reported that the building was moved 36 feet.
Site of Princess Hotel after building was moved for Burnside Bridge construction
Photograph, taken in May 1925, showing the site of the Princess Hotel at East Third and East Burnside streets (now Southeast Third Avenue and East Burnside Street) in Portland. At right is the hotel building after it was raised and then moved northward to accommodate the approach to the new Burnside Bridge. The approach is under construction at left. A cropped version of this photograph and image No. 371N5589 were published on Page 16 of the Oregon Journal city edition on Monday, May 11, 1925. The photographs were published under the headline “Hotel Safely Moved to New Site.” They had the following caption: “To make room for East Burnside bridge approach, 20,000-ton Princess hotel, concrete building, was moved back 35 feet, operation being concluded late Saturday.” This photograph had the following additional caption information: “Lower picture shows distance moved, with timber construction used to sustain heavy load during its peregrination.” The photographs accompanied a story headlined “Princess Hotel Is Moved; City Saved $25,000.” The story, conflicting with the caption, reported that the building was moved 36 feet.
Broadway Bridge, Portland, with bascule raised during construction
Photograph showing the Broadway Bridge in Portland with one bascule raised in March 1913, while the bridge was under construction. A cropped version of this photograph and a short story were published on Page 17 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, Mary 6, 1913, under the headline “Move 2000 Tons Easily In Bridge Test.” The photograph had the following caption: “West leaf of the Broadway bridge bascule in place.” The story reported that the leaf had worked almost perfectly in tests, that the east leaf would be tested within a week, and the bridge was expected to be completed April 1. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
St. Johns Bridge under construction
Photograph of the St. Johns Bridge in Portland during construction. The bridge opened on June 13, 1931. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
New Interstate Bridge construction showing new type of piers
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Photograph of new concrete piers under construction for the Interstate Bridge (negative 5 of 5).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Hawthorne Bridge ramps construction
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Photograph of the approach ramp and concrete piers for the Hawthorne Bridge under construction (negative 1 of 2).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Sellwood ferry and Sellwood Bridge
Photograph of the Sellwood ferry, the John F. Caples, on the Willamette River near the Sellwood Bridge. The ferry ceased operation after the bridge opened in December 1925.
Sellwood Bridge under construction?
Photograph of the Sellwood Bridge in Portland, probably during construction in 1925. The bridge opened on December 15, 1925. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Bridge under construction, possibly Sellwood Bridge in Portland
Photograph showing barges in a river next to a bridge under construction, possibly the Sellwood Bridge in Portland. In the foreground is one of the support columns for the bridge.
Joining of center arch, Ross Island Bridge
Photograph of unidentified workers guiding a steel girder into place during construction of the Ross Island Bridge on September 13, 1926. The girder joined the two pieces of the bridge’s center arch. A cropped version of this photograph was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal that day. The photograph had the headline “Gap in Ross Island Bridge Closed” and the caption “Swinging girder on north side of center span into place. Contractor J. H. Pomeroy at left.” The photograph accompanied a story on the same page, headlined “Gap is Closed in Ross Island Span.” Also see image Nos. 371N5074, 371N5077, and 371N5078.
Joining of center arch, Ross Island Bridge
Photograph of unidentified workers guiding a steel girder into place during construction of the Ross Island Bridge on September 13, 1926. The girder joined the two pieces of the bridge’s center arch. The second man from left may be contractor J. H. Pomeroy. A similar photograph, image No. 371N5074, was published on Page 1 of the Oregon Journal on September 13, 1926. Also see image 371N5077 and 371N5078.
Four men on Ross Island Bridge during construction
Photograph of four unidentified men on the Ross Island Bridge in Portland during bridge construction, possibly on September 13, 1926, when workers placed the girder that joined the bridge’s center arch.
Lifting of girder for center arch of Ross Island Bridge
Photograph of a steel girder being lifted to the center arch of the Ross Island Bridge in Portland during construction on September 13, 1926. The girder joined the two pieces of the bridge’s center arch. Also see image Nos. 371N5074, 371N5075, and 371N5078. Image note: Light leaks on negative.
Joining of center arch, Ross Island Bridge
Photograph of unidentified workers guiding a steel girder into place during construction of the Ross Island Bridge on September 13, 1926. The girder joined the two pieces of the bridge’s center arch. Also see image Nos. 371N5074 and 371N5075.
Ross Island Bridge under construction
Photograph of the Ross Island Bridge in Portland during construction, probably in 1926.
Ross Island Bridge under construction
Photograph of the Ross Island Bridge in Portland during construction. This photograph was published on Page 20 of the Oregon Journal on September 14, 1926, under the headline “Ross Island Bridge Steel Spans River.” The photograph had the following caption: “The great center arch span of the new Ross Island bridge, third and last of Portland’s bridge program, was linked yesterday when derricks swung into place the girders that closed the gap. Above is a view of this arch, one of the longest bridges anywhere, as it looked when this girder was dropped into position.” Also see image Nos. 371N5074, 371N5075, 371N5077, and 371N5078, showing the lifting and placement of the girder that joined the bridge’s center arch. Image note: Negative damage at bottom of image.
Ross Island Bridge under construction
Photograph of the Ross Island Bridge in Portland during construction in 1926.
Ross Island Bridge under construction
Photograph of the construction scene on the Ross Island Bridge in Portland, probably in 1926. The view is from the east side of the bridge, facing to the west.
Ross Island Bridge under construction
Photograph of the Ross Island Bridge in Portland during construction in 1926.
Burnside Bridge under construction
Photograph, taken from below, of the Burnside Bridge in Portland during construction, circa 1925. The view is to the west. The bridge opened on May 28, 1926; see image Nos. 371N3005 and 371N3006.
Burnside Bridge under construction
Photograph, taken from below, of the Burnside Bridge in Portland during construction, circa 1925. The bridge opened on May 28, 1926; see image Nos. 371N3005 and 371N3006.
Burnside Bridge under construction
Photograph, taken from below, of the Burnside Bridge in Portland during construction, circa 1925. The bridge opened on May 28, 1926; see image Nos. 371N3005 and 371N3006.
Burnside Bridge during construction, with bascule raised
Photograph, looking northeast, of the Burnside Bridge in Portland with its bascule raised during construction, circa 1925. The bridge opened on May 28, 1926; see image Nos. 371N3005 and 371N3006.
Burnside Bridge under construction
Photograph, looking northwest, of the Burnside Bridge in Portland during construction, circa 1925. The bridge opened on May 28, 1926; see image Nos. 371N3005 and 371N3006.
Burnside Bridge under construction
Photograph, looking northwest, of the Burnside Bridge in Portland during construction, circa 1925. The bridge opened on May 28, 1926; see image Nos. 371N3005 and 371N3006. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Bridge under construction, possibly Burnside Bridge in Portland
Photograph showing supports for a bridge under construction, possibly the Burnside Bridge in Portland. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.