Photograph showing a group of men in suits, and one woman, standing next to a paved road. On the right and left sides of the image are visible automobiles, and a wooden building and trees and be seen in the background. On the negative is written "49-44."
Photograph showing a street in Amity, Oregon (now Oregon 99 West, looking north), with trees being cut along the side of a paved road. In the distance, wood and brick buildings can be seen, with written signs for "Amity Food Market" and "Texaco Gas." Next to one of the cut trees, a laborer and a man in a suit can be seen looking at the camera, and another man can be seen in the far tree. On the negative is written "49-44."
Photograph showing two suited men sitting at a desk while speaking on telephones. Both men look down towards the desk, which holds pieces of equipment. Behind the individuals are wall mounted electrical units, other pieces of wooden furniture, and a calendar from "Leonard"s Food Center." On the negative is written "49-46."
Photograph showing a man in a suit sitting at a wooden desk. He holds a cigar in his right hand and is looking at the camera. Stacks of paper and books can be seen in the desk and table next to the man, and a "Portland Chamber of Commerce" calendar for April 1949 can be seen in the background. On the negative is written "49-47."
Photograph showing three men working on top of a metal frame structure (substation?) using ropes and ladders. In the background are two automobiles, one with a "PGE" logo painted on the side. In the distance, trees, an open field, and a wooden structure can be seen. On the negative is written "49-51."
Photograph showing two receptionists behind a wooden built-in desk with glass dividers. Behind the women is a large photograph of a dam structure with flowing water. Both of the women look downward at their desk. On the negative is written "49-52." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-271).
Photograph showing a man on a ladder wearing a safety belt holding an electrical line with ceramic insulators. Behind him, two other men in work wear stand higher on the metal frame structure. On the negative is written "49-53."
Photograph showing four men installing a wooden utility pole using a pole truck. The back half of a truck with a three legged pole support is visible on the right side of the frame, and the four men stand around the pole. In the background, a wooded hillside can be seen. On the negative is written "49-54." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-30, PGE 49-31, PGE 49-32, and PGE 49-93).
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower next to railroad tracks and an open field. One man can be seen climbing the right side of the metal structure, while several others look upward from the ground. In the distance, several mountains with snow can be seen. On the negative is written "49-57."
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower, taken looking up from ground level. One man can be seen at the top of the metal structure. Under him, ceramic insulators can be seen attached to ropes. On the negative is written "49-58."
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower, taken from ground level. One man can be seen at the top of the metal structure. Next to him, ceramic insulators can be seen attached to ropes. On the negative is written "49-59."
Photograph showing a man shaking the hand of a woman in a doorway, while several other individuals look on. The woman is wearing a jacket and is carrying a purse. On the negative is written "49-62."
Photograph showing a table set with a cake and silverware. A floral table cloth covers the surface, and a vase of flowers (Rhododendrons) is next to the cake. Written on the cake is "Good Luck Lillian," with a drawing of a woman at a switchboard. On the negative is written "49-64."
Photograph showing a man in a suit standing at a table with other seated individuals. On the table, plates and ups are visible in front of the seated people, while other empty seating booths can be seen in the background. Floral curtains are above the windows in the background. On the negative is written "49-65." (Image note: see related image 49-133).
Photograph of a man in a suit with a microphone, standing in front of a wooden utility pole. Attached to the pole is a metal electrical panel with switches. In the background, a vehicle with an open trunk is visible. On the negative is written "49-66."
Photograph showing two men looking at a wooden utility pole. The man on the left wears a suit and tie, and is touching a device attached to the pole. Behind the men, hills, several buildings, and an automobile are visible.
Photograph showing four men with a wooden utility pole, behind a truck with attached pole supports. Next to the group, electrical utility equipment can be seen, possibly related to a electrical substation. On the negative is written "49-72."
Photograph taken from a side angle, showing an electrical transformer, likely at an electrical substation. Several ceramic insulators can be seen at the top of the unit, as well as numerous attached electric lines. On the negative is written "49-73."
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower component. Several men holds parts of the structure, while one man on the left side of the frame looks on. In the distance, fences, an open field, and wooden houses can be seen. On the negative is written "49-74."
Photograph showing an electrical transformer, likely at an electrical substation. On the front of the unit is written "General Electric." On the top of the unit are several ceramic insulators and electric lines. On the negative is written "49-77."
Photograph showing a paneled electrical unit with numerous switches. Wires can be seen coming out of the bottom of the unit. On the negative is written "49-81."
Photograph showing a street in Amity, Oregon (now Oregon 99 West, looking north), with trees being cut along the side of a paved road. In the distance, wood and brick buildings can be seen, with a written sign for "Amity Food Market." Two men can be seen in the tree. On the negative is written "49-83."
Photograph, taken from the side, showing a man looking upward while holding a metal lever. In the background, more electrical equipment and ceramic insulators can be seen. On the negative is written "49-86."
Photograph showing a woman sitting at a desk while using a typewriter. On the right side of the image are several chairs that appear to be a sitting area, and behind the woman is a phone and other office equipment. On the negative is written "49-87."
Photograph showing a man working while sitting at a desk in what appears to be an office. In front of him is a vase of flowers. In the background is a set of drawers, on top of which can be seen more flowers and a framed photograph of a woman. On the negative is written "49-88."
Photograph looking upwards, showing three men working high in a metal framed structure, likely at an unidentified substation. One man is standing on a ladder, while two others can be seen to either side of him sitting on a horizontal brace. On the negative is written "49-90."
Photograph showing three men rolling a wooden utility pole along other pieces of wood. Behind the group, a man in a hat and thick gloves points with his left hand. A utility truck with "PGE" written on the drivers side door is parked, with the driver looking out the open window. On the negative is written "49-93." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-30, PGE 49-31, PGE 49-32, and PGE 49-54).
Photograph showing two men with a "PGE" truck, taken at night. Both men look upward towards the right side of the frame. One stands next to the partially open door with his left leg propped on the vehicle, while the other sits inside and looks out an open window. The man in the front is wearing a hat and overalls. On the negative is written "49-94."