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Barge launching at Zidell Ship Wreckers in Portland

A steel barge being launched at the Zidell Ship Wreckers yard in Portland, after being rebuilt for the Portland Gravel Company. The barge is splashing into the Willamette River, with a view north, looking towards the the Hawthorn Bridge. The top of the Steel Bridge can also be seen. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, June 9, 1950 (negative 1 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ramp opening at Steel Bridge, Portland

Automobiles driving a newly opened ramp on the Steel Bridge in Portland. The Burnside Bridge and Willamette River can be seen in the distance. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, August 12, 1950 (negative 1 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ramp opening at Steel Bridge, Portland

Automobiles driving on the Steel Bridge shortly after the opening of a new ramp. A damaged automobile appears to be parked along one side of the bridge, with two men standing next to it. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, August 12, 1950 (negative 2 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Ramp opening at Steel Bridge, Portland

Photograph taken from a high angle, showing cars on a newly opened ramp leading to the Steel Bridge in Portland. Construction debris can be seen along a wall at the edge of the Willamette River. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Saturday, August 12, 1950 (negative 3 of 7).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront during high water

Two men ride on a small boat under the Burnside Bridge, during a high water event in Portland. The pair is about to pass under the bridge, with the older Morrison Bridge and Hawthorne bridges visible in the distance, spanning the Willamette River (negative 3 of 20).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront during high water

A view of the Willamette River during a high water event, looking south towards the old Morrison Bridge. Beyond the bridge is the Hawthorne Bridge and Oregon Journal building on S.W. Front Avenue. The water can be seen close to the bottom of the Morrison Bridge (negative 6 of 20).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront during high water

A high water marker at the base of the Burnside Bridge in Portland, during a high water event. The water appears to have reached almost to the 20 foot (?) mark (negative 8 of 20).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland waterfront during high water

Two men on a small boat approach the Steel Bridge, during a high water event in Portland. Looking north, the Broadway Bridge can be seen upriver. The water appears to be approaching towards the bottom of the bridge (negative 9 of 20).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

U.S.S. Algol in Portland

People gathered on S.W. Front Avenue in Portland, at the U.S.S. Algol. The ship is docked on the Willamette River, with a crowd standing around the ship on a sidewalk. Looking north on a bust Front Avenue the 1905 Morrison Bridge can also be seen in the distance (negative 4 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival boat parade

A water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. A line of boats travels on the Willamette River, towards the Hawthorne Bridge. At the left side of the frame is a ship, the “Pacific Lady,” docked on the east side of the river. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 2 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival boat parade

People preparing for a water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. Boats are lined up along a dock on the Willamette River, with the Burnside Bridge visible to the south. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 4 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Portland Rose Festival boat parade

People preparing for a water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. Boats are lined up along a dock at “Warren Nash’s Outboard Marina” on the Willamette River, with the Burnside Bridge visible to the south. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 3 of 4).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Cattle truck fire and round-up of scattered cows in Portland

Cattle be rounded up after a collision between a truck carrying 17 heads of cattle and an empty gasoline truck on S.W. Harbor Drive in Portland. Several men approach the cattle with lassos, who appear to be grazing on grass in front of the Hawthorne Bridge and South Naito Parkway. A story detailing the accident was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday, July 30, 1954 (negative 8 of 8).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Railway trestle

Photograph showing two cars on a railway trestle bridge, with the Alice Druhot house visible in the background (1903 SW Cable Street). People sit and stand in the cars while looking at the camera. Behind the trains, dirt hills are visible, with very little foliage. On the side of each train is written “Portland Cable Railway Co” and “Post Office – Court House.” The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen on the frame).

Portland Cable Railway, Portland Heights trestle

Photograph showing a trestle cable car from the Portland Cable Railway. A large trestle is seen on a steep hillside, with wooden houses in the foreground. Two cars can be seen on the wooden structure. The photograph is a reproduction of a pinned image (pins can be seen in the frame), with caption “Scene from the cable RY. trestle on Portland Heights 1892.”

Trolley and tracks with Sellwood car

Street scene with train and pedestrians. Signage on the train indicates “Sellwood” “East Moreland and Reed College” and a bridge appears in the background (potentially Hawthorne Bridge). Storefronts for business as hotels visible, such as “Hotel Wyoming” and “Palace Laundry”.

Willamette river boat

Photograph looking towards to the west, showing a barge and tug boat on the Willamette River. The Hawthorne Bridge is visible to the right, and numerous buildings along the waterfront can be seen. Written on the negative is "50-471."

Station L, derrick and barge

Photograph taken at Station L (now the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) of hog fuel being unloaded via a derrick from a barge on the Willamette River. The Hawthorne bridge can be seen in the distance, as well as other boats. One person stands on the barge watching a crate being lifted onto the dock.

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