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Fire at Vanport shopping center

People inspect fire damage at the Vanport shopping center. The roof of the building appears to have burned away, with charred wood visible throughout the scene. Shelves of goods can be seen at the far side of the room. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, December 17, 1945 (negative 2 of 11).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Classroom at Vanport School

A teacher plays piano as children circle around a table, at Vanport School. The children are holding small United States flags (negative 1 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport apartment

A woman and child stand in a kitchen area of an apartment in Vanport City. Shelves line the walls and a small hot plate sits on the counter (negative 7 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport City, dismantling apartment building

An apartment building in Vanport City, after being dismantled following the end of World War II. Two chimneys can be seen amid piles of wooden debris, with workers. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 25, 1946 (negative 1 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport City, dismantling apartment building

An apartment building being dismantled in Vanport City, following the end of World War II. Empty windows can be seen in the two-story building, and pieces of wood litter the ground. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 25, 1946 (negative 2 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Buildings being dismantled at Vanport City

Panels from a dismantled apartment building being loaded onto a truck at Vanport City, following the end of World War II. A crane is being used to move the panels onto the back of a truck, where a man can be seen standing. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, August 25, 1946 (negative 3 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. Roofs and pieces of wood can be seen throughout the area. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 1 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. Several buildings can be seen in the water, surrounded by wooden and metal debris. A water tower is in the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 2 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. A boat has been pulled up to a small dock, with a tree and sign reading “Federal Govt Dock, Keep Out.” A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 3 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

People use a truck to remove debris from Vanport City following a flood. Destroyed buildings and debris can be seen throughout the scene, with several water towers visible in the distance. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 4 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Destroyed buildings and floating debris at Vanport City, following a flooding event. A damaged couch lays on a hillside above the water, with pieces of floating wood and metal visible throughout the scene. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 5 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport debris collecting as flood water subsides

Floating debris at Vanport City, following the large 1948 flood. A teddy bear lays in the water amid pieces of wood and grass. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, June 24, 1948 (negative 6 of 6).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Denver Avenue fill repairs at point of flood break

People repairing Denver Avenue at the point of a break, during a flooding event in 1948. Workers walk along the road next to a truck, being used to dump materials on top of the road. Flooded buildings and a water tower, likely at Vanport City, can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 2).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of flooded area and destroyed homes, Vanport City

An aerial photograph of destroyed and submerged homes in Vanport City after the Vanport Flood. Addresses can be seen written on roofs, and debris is floating throughout the area. A water tower is at the bottom of the frame (negative 15 of 17).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Vanport wreckage fire

An aerial view of burning buildings at Vanport City. Flames and plumes of smoke can be seen above the buildings, many of which appear to be apartments (negative 1 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Aerial view of Vanport wreckage fire

An aerial view of burning buildings at Vanport City. Flames and plumes of smoke can be seen above the buildings, many of which appear to be apartments (negative 4 of 5).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Envelope for commemorative photographs of the Vanport flood

An envelope containing commemorative photographs taken during the Vanport flood in 1948. The envelope is white with red lettering that reads, "10 Selected Snapshots 50C. Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River. May 30, 1948." Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River.

Aerial view of the Vanport flood

An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood. Several apartment buildings that were lifted from their foundations by the water are visible among other debris in the lower left corner of the image. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

Aerial view of the Vanport flood

An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood. Several flooded buildings and the flooded railway bridge are visible in the image. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

People viewing flood damage during the Vanport flood

A photograph of several unidentified people gathered at the edge of the flood waters during the Vanport flood. Another group of people is visible standing on the roof of one of the flooded apartment buildings in the distance. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

Jantzen Beach Amusement Park during the Vanport flood

An aerial photograph of damage to Jantzen Beach Amusement Park during the Vanport flood. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

Damage from the Vanport flood

A photograph depicting damage done by the Vanport flood. Several unidentified people walk across rooftops and piled debris left after flood waters lifted buildings from their foundations. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

Aerial view of the Vanport flood

An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood. Several apartment buildings that were lifted from their foundations by the water are visible among other debris in the center of the image. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

Aerial view of the Vanport flood

An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood with Mount St. Helens visible in the distance. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

Aerial view of the Vanport flood

An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood. The interstate bridge and a railroad bridge are visible in the distance. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

Aerial view of the Vanport flood

An aerial photograph of flood waters during the Vanport flood. Several apartment buildings that were lifted from their foundations by the water are visible floating among other debris in the the image. Vanport City, once the second largest city in Oregon, was destroyed by a flood on May 30, 1948 when water breached a nearby section of the dike along the Columbia River. This photograph was part of a series of selected snapshots of "Vanport City, Ore. Destroyed by the Mighty Columbia River," sold as a set after the flood.

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