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Portland General Electric Photograph Collection

  • Org. Lot 151
  • Collection
  • 1880 - 1965

Negatives documenting company activities, including electrical infrastructure, employees, power generation and distribution throughout Portland, the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Cascade Range. Additional general images include streetcars and trains, street lighting, power line installation, Rose Festival floats, office buildings, car barns and bridges. Of particular note are dam building projects at Bull Run and along the Clackamas River (1910-1930), and early electric stations in Oregon City at Willamette Falls.

Portland General Electric Company

Damage from 1964 Christmas Flood, canal

Photograph showing damage to a fenced area due to the 1964 Christmas Flood (likely in the Clackamas River area). An man-made canal can be seen on the right side of the frame, with damaged fencing running along the river to the left. Much of the fencing appears to have fallen downhill towards the rapidly moving river. In the foreground, two men in long jackets face away from the camera. (Image note: see related image PGE 64-606-8.2).

1964 Christmas Flood, spillway

Photograph showing a spillway structure during the 1964 Christmas flood (taken December of 1964). Water can be seen rapidly spilling down the structure, with a small building visible at the far side of the river. High water levels can be seen upriver, in addition to forested hillsides and trees.

Scenic view of Willamette Falls

Photograph showing water cascading down Willamette Falls in Oregon City. Industrial buildings can be seen just above the falls, with a rocky cliff and houses visible in the background. Above the waterfall is a spillway. Written one of the of large industrial buildings is "Publishers Paper Co."

Street Scene - Estacada, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene on Highway 211 in Estacada, Oregon. There are a few businesses and houses on the street. A sign points left for the Broadway Theatre. Two automobiles drive in the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Estacada, Oregon. Christian 11-6002."

Christian (Photographer)

Stadium at Estacada High School - Estacada, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of the stadium at Estacada High School in Estacada, Oregon. There is a large sports field in the foreground and the high school buildings are in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Stadium at Estacada High School. Christian 11-6004."

Christian (Photographer)

Church in Estacada, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the exterior of a Christian church in Estacada, Oregon. A sign over the entryway reads, "Church of Christ, 1909." Handwriting on negative reads, "Estacada, Oregon. Christian 11-6013."

Christian (Photographer)

Milwaukie, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street in Milwaukie, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Firestone, Elder Hardware and other businesses. Automobiles are parked on the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Milwaukie, Oregon. Christian 11-203."

Christian (Photographer)

Mill River Power Plant - Estacada, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Mill River Power Plant at the River Mill Dam in Estacada, Oregon. Water from the Clackamas River goes over the spillway in the background. Power lines carry electricity from the plant. Handwriting on negative reads, "Mill River Power Plant - Estacada, Ore. Christian 11-6007."

Christian (Photographer)

Street Scene - Estacada, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Estacada, Oregon. There are several businesses on the street, including Stein's Bread, Trail's Inn Tavern, and the Broadway Theater. Automobiles are parked in the street. Handwriting on negative reads, "Estacada, Oregon - Christian 11-6000."

Christian (Photographer)

Park Lumber Company - Estacada, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a lumber yard at the Park Lumber Company in Estacada, Oregon. There are stacks of lumber scattered across the yard. There is a large pile of logs in the background. Handwriting on negative reads, "Park Lumber Co. - Estacada, Ore. Christian 11-6008."

Christian (Photographer)

Gerry Frank presenting a trophy to Joel Sublett during the 1960 Molalla Buckeroo

A photograph of Jeol Sublett (left) and Gerry Frank (right) holding a silver plate-shaped trophy during the 1960 Molalla Buckeroo. A typed caption glued to the top left corner of the page reads, "Molallo [sic.] Buckeroo, July 4, 1960." The photograph was published in the Molalla Pioneer July 14, 1960 with the caption, "Molalla Buckeroo's best all-around cowboy award went to Joel Sublett, Tucson, Ariz., who also received newly established Meier & Frank trophy from Gerry Frank, right, general manager of the firm's Salem store. Approximately 30,000 persons attended Buckeroo's five performances to establish a modern attendance record."

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