Photograph showing the boiler room at Station L (now the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). A long row of boiler doors can be seen, and a man in a hat and overalls stands in front of one while looking at the camera. Large metal beams can be seen at the top of the boiler stuctures.
Photograph taken from a high angle of the hog fuel pile at Station L (now the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry), looking south. The Willamette River can be seen on the right side of the frame, and two unidentified churches can be seen in the distance.
Photograph taken of the hog fuel pile at Station L (now the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry). An unhitched wagon sits at the base of the hill to the right, and a “no trespassing” sign is visible near the center of the frame. In the distance, a person can be seen standing at the top of a pile.
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.
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.
Photograph showing brickwork of furnace of boiler #6. Bricks are visible on all walls, and an arched opening in the middle of the frame is built of bricks.
Photograph showing five men looking at the camera and standing in the metal framework on a support tower in the process of being built. Water and a section of a dock can be seen on the right side of the image, next to a large brick building with several rows of windows. Written on the negative in pencil is “E-301-L-3269, first panel of tower support for cinder collector, Sta. L., May 13 1922.”
Photograph showing wooden pilings under set in water at Station L (now the location of the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry).. Behind the orderly pilings is a raised wooden on which rests several pieces of large equipment. Two men in long jackets can be seen near the center of the frame, in addition to several workers in the background of the image. Written on the glass is “L274.”
Photograph showing exterior and large machinery in Station L building. Several large generators can be seen on the main floor, with all peaked ceiling.
Photograph showing the exterior of Station L taken from across the water (now the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) with several buildings visible. The hog fuel pile can be seen on the right, and several loaded barges can be seen next to the docks on the left side of the image. The Willamette River is in the foreground. Part of the image is masked with paper.
Photograph of the interior of Station L showing a large electrical system. A sign says “Trans C21-22-23 Trans C11-12-13 Neutral Ground Sw. Neutral Ground SW.”
Photograph looking uphill, showing two linemen on a utility pole at the left side of the frame. The top portion of Mt. Hood can be seen on the right, visible above the trees. Snow is visible on the ground, trees, and the mountain. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph looking uphill towards the Timberline Lodge building, with two women in skis facing towards the right. Snow can be seen on the ground and the slanted roof of the lodge, which also includes wood shingle siding with stone. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph looking up a snowy hill, showing two women holding skis in front of Mt. Hood. A stand of trees can be seen in the middle and right sides of the frame. Written on the negative "57-320."
Photograph taken from a high angle showing snow covered trees, hills, and Mt. Jefferson in the distance. On the left side of the frame, two linemen can be seen at the top of a utility pole, with other poles visible throughout the image. Written on the negative is "57-320." (Image note: see related image PGE 57-320-9).
Photograph looking downhill, showing two men in hardhats and a woman in the snow. One of the men is seated with the woman in the snow, attaching snow shoes to her feet, while she turns and looks at the camera. The other two men can be seen downhill walking towards the Timberline Lodge, which is visible in the distance. A decorative weather vane can be seen on top of the building, and a ski lift and wooden platform are on the right side of the frame. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph looking downhill, showing two men in hardhats and a woman standing in the snow. In the distance, the top of the Timberline Lodge is visible, including a decorative weather vane with the Timberline Lodge logo. Next to the three individuals is a ski lift with a wooden stairway and small building. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph looking downhill, showing two linemen at the top of a utility pole with Mt. Jefferson visible in the distance. Snow can be seen on the ground, trees, and mountains throughout the frame. A utility pole and electric line are at the right side of the frame. Likely taken near Timberline Lodge. Written on the negative is "57-320." (Image note: see related image PGE 57-320-15).
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.
Photograph showing a wooden plank and log bridge crossing a small running creek, taken from a slight side angle. A Ford Model T Pickup (1916) is on the bridge facing forward. Trees and other foliage can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-39” and “36.”