Photograph showing a railroad train towing several large pieces of pipe on attached railroad cars. The train is traveling through an open area surrounded by dense forest, and four men can be seen in the frame in between the camera and train.
Photograph taken from a high angle looking downward at floor construction for the Oak Grove powerhouse. Wood, pipes, and metal framework can be seen in the floor, while workers can be seen throughout the image. A man is standing on a section of floor with a wooden circle, next to a tripod total station (Image note: deterioration can be seen on the negative along the bottom edge).
Photograph showing a group of people standing on a road while looking towards the camera (including Franklin T. Griffith, President). The road and hillside is covered in rocks, and in the background is a large pile of cut trees.
Photograph showing a large generator component being moved with steel cables inside the Oak Grove powerhouse. In the background, a man can be seen looking upwards, while another is visible at the front of the frame looking towards the camera.
Photograph showing horse teams grading a dirt road cut. On the right side of the image is a forested hillside, and one the left is a loose dirt hillside. Written on the side of the negative is “E301.09-O-231.” (Image note: discoloration visible on the right side of the negative).
Photograph showing five man standing next to a river and a small wooden shed structure. In the background, across the river, is a wooded hillside. From left: Franklin T. Griffith (President), O.B. Caldwell (Vice President), G.L Estabrook at far right (Secretary and Assistant Treasurer).
Photograph showing a log cabin with a group of people standing around the porch. To the left of the building of a parked automobile next to a smaller wooden building. Forest can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-255.”
Photograph showing a group of men standing on large pipes. The men at the right of the frame look towards the camera, and are wearing hats with suit vests or dress shirts. They are Clark, Franklin T. Griffith, Fuller, Caldwell, and Osborne. Four men can be seen on the left side of the frame with tools, leaning towards the pipe work. A tunnel entrance can be seen in the background.
Photograph taken from a slightly high angle showing wooden structures and dirt roads in a camp area. Trees and a wooded hillside can be seen in the background.
Photograph taken from above showing a snow laden landscape. On the right side of the frame a cluster of buildings can be seen (headquarters camp), and on the left is the Clackamas River.
Photograph taken from the ground and looking upward at a high climber with a cut tree top. Other trees can be seen throughout the frame. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-450.”
Photograph of Oak Grove Dam showing intake on river from high angle (Lake Harriet?). To the right of the intake, a small wooden building is at the top of a hillside, with several electrical lines visible. Below the building, a large pipe goes into the hillside.
Photograph showing a building and enclosed field at the Jehu Davis Ranch, taken through trees. A forested hillside can be seen in the background above the building. (Image note: numerous scratches are visible on the negative).
Photograph showing workers laying wooden railroad ties during the construction of railroad tracks. A large piles of wood is visible on a train car, in front of which several pieces of the same wood are laid out on the ground. (Image note: negative sleeve indicates the location as “just below red rocks”).
Photograph showing a logging donkey machine with two men on road, taken near ground level. To the left of the machine is a loose dirt and rock hillside.
Photograph looking across an open area at a logged hillside in a densely wooded area at a future transmission line site between Three Lynx Creek and the Oak Grove powerhouse site. Snow can be seen on the ground throughout the image.
Photograph taken from a hillside looking downward at Oak Grove Meadow. A large ditch can be seen extending into the distance near the center of frame. On the left side if a large pipe on a railway car. Trees and mountains can be seen in the distance.
Photograph showing a camp area next to a river, with several wooden and canvas buildings visible throughout the frame. A small wooden bridge crosses the river, on which two men stand facing the camera. Beyond the grouping of canvas tent cabins, smoke can be seen, likely from brush burning.
Photograph looking across Elk Lake, showing the prominent point of Battle Axe Mountain in the distance. Many of the trees in the image appear to be recently burned. Written on the negative is “Looking up Elk Lake from outlet – Battle Axe Mt at back” and “E309.09-O-9.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-23).
Photograph taken from shoreline, looking across Elk Lake towards the peak of Battle Axe Mountain. Snow is visible on the ground near the lake, extending up towards the peak. The trees on the far shoreline appear to be recently burned.
Photograph looking downward at Serene Lake, a tributary for the Roaring river, taken from a high point. In the distance above the lake is a forested ridge. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-163” and “R27.” (Image note: written on image sleeve is “sec 7 T.5.S. 7E”).
Photograph taken from a high point looking downward at a town of Detroit (Oregon) with several buildings. In the distance a hillside can be seen above the town, leading up to high ridge points. Several areas of burned trees can be seen above the town. Written on the negative is “Looking south at Detroit, Oregon – Nov 6 1920.”
Photograph taken from shoreline, showing Elk Lake during the winter with snow on the ground. In the distance, a man with a jacket and hat stands next to the water. Behind him are trees that appear to be recently burned. Written on the negative is “Looking north down Elk Lake, 11-5-20.” and “E301.09-O-4.”
Photograph looking across Elk Lake, showing Mount Beachie and adjacent ridgelines. On the right side of the image is a large area of burned trees, leading up to Battle Axe Mountain. Written on the negative is “Looking up Elk Lake from outlet – Mt Beachie in the center, 11-6-20” and “E309.09-O-9.” (Image note: see related image PGE 16-21).
Photograph looking upstream and downward at the Oak Grove powerhouse during construction. Wood and metal framework, and men working, can be seen throughout the site, with piles of dirt and lumber in the background. On the left side of the image is a metal bucket attached to a hook and pulley. In the background is the Oak Grove Fork of the Clackamas River.
Photograph looking upstream on the Clackamas River, past the new powerhouse site, taken from a point on right bank at bend. A steep river bank and trees are visible throughout the image. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-148” and “R22.”
Photograph showing a flowing Clackamas River, looking upstream towards a small group of buildings on the far shore. Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-352.” (Image note: native sleeve indicates image taken from lower end of roaring river bluff).