An aerial view of Mock’s Bottom, northeast of Swan Island, in Portland. The Willamette River can be seen at the left side of the frame, with a neighborhood in the distance at the top of a bluff. Timber rafts are floating in the river, between Mock’s Bottom and Swan Island. An industrial area is on Swan Island, with buildings for “Gilmore Steel” (negative 1 of 7).
An aerial view of the Penn Salt Company plant, likely at 6400 N.W. Front Avenue in Portland. A dock extends into the Willamette River, from the industrial facility (negative 1 of 3).
An aerial view showing a ship and industrial area on Swan Island, in Portland. A ship with “Relief” painted on the side is moored at a dock, with various hoists and cranes visible on the island (negative 3 of 7).
Albina Engine & Machine Works, next to the Willamette River in Portland, most likely looking west. Numerous other industrial buildings can be seen along the river, with the west hills in the distance (negative 33 of 37).
Workers with scrap iron from Battleship Oregon at Commercial Iron Works, Portland. The scrap was used to make parts for Liberty ship engines by the company. A photograph from this series was published on page 1C of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, November 14, 1943 (negative 2 of 4).
Burney Steigelmier uses a Isherwood web burner at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. Steigelmier is kneeling downward, wearing a head cover and face shield, next to a metal surface. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 11, 1944 (negative 2 of 6).
A child stands next to dog looking downhill towards Linnton and the Willamette River. Looking east, a large industrial facility can be seen on the other side of the river (negative 11 of 31). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Linnton.
Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing the Coast Culvert and Flume Co. building in Kenton, Oregon, now the Kenton neighborhood of Portland. A group of people is standing outside the building.
Doris Michaelis operates a burning machine while being watched by Burner Foreman Walt Keffer, at Kaiser Company, Swan Island. Michaelis is leaning downward towards the machine, which appears to be setup on a piece of metal. This photograph was published on page D1 of the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 11, 1944 (negative 6 of 6).
Photograph showing an empty corner lot in Portland. The lot is covered with grass and debris. In the background is an industrial building with a sign reading: “Hesse-Ersted Iron Works / Engineers, Founders, Machinsts.”
People inspect damage after an explosion at the Pacific Meat Company fat rendering boiler, at N. Columbia Boulevard and N. Burrage Avenue in Portland. The ceiling and windows of the building have been severely damaged, with barrels of fat visible on the floor (negative 1 of 5).
A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. People stand in a line holding a firehouse, which is spraying towards the burned building. The outside wall appears to be partially destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 6 of 11).
A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. A fireman is standing on a firetruck, from which a stream of water is being directed at the burning building. Flames can be seen along the top of the building. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 10 of 11).
A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. Flames can be seen through windows in the upper floors of the building, with parts appearing to have collapsed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 3 of 11).
A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. A fireman is standing on a firetruck, from which a stream of water is being directed at the burning building. Flames can be seen along the top of the building. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 4 of 11).
A night photograph showing a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. People are standing in front of the building, looking upwards at flames burning on an upper floor. Painted over the doorway of the building is “Iron Fireman Mfg. Co.” Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 5 of 11).
A night photograph showing firefighters at a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. The three men are standing on top of a fire truck, directing a stream of watch towards the building. destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 8 of 11).
Flood waters at the Union Stockyards in the Kenton area in Portland. A multi-level “Swift & Company” building can be seen in the distance, with other wooden houses reflected in the water (negative 1 of 12).
Photograph showing trucks outside part of the General Grocery Company Inc. building at 45 SE Ash Street in Portland. It housed offices, warehouse space, and manufacturing areas. See related image No. 372A1150. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph showing part of the General Grocery Company Inc. building at 45 SE Ash Street in Portland. It housed offices, warehouse space, and manufacturing areas. See related image No. 372A1149.
Photograph showing an industrial area on the Willamette River, viewed from the St. Johns neighborhood. Numerous smokestack chimneys can be seen emitting clouds of smoke, next to what appears to be a large lumberyard. More industrial buildings can be seen across the river (negative 4 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.
Photograph showing a large building, probably a warehouse or factory, in northwest Portland. The building is partially obscured by trees. See related image Nos. 371N5530, 371N5531, and 371N5532. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph showing a large building, probably a warehouse or factory, in northwest Portland. Next to the main building are several smaller brick buildings. The Montgomery Ward building at Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest Vaughn Street is partially visible in the background at far left. See related image Nos. 371N5530, 371N5532, and 371N5533.
Photograph showing a large building, probably a warehouse or factory, in northwest Portland. The building is partially obscured by trees. At left are several smaller brick buildings. The Montgomery Ward building at Northwest 27th Avenue and Northwest Vaughn Street is visible in the background at left. See related image Nos. 371N5531, 371N5532, and 371N5533. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph showing a large building, probably a warehouse or factory, in northwest Portland. Next to the main building are several smaller brick buildings. See related image Nos. 371N5530, 371N5531, and 371N5533. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
Photograph showing, railroad tracks, mills, and factories along waterfront land in North Portland. At right is the Western Waxed Paper Company; at left, on the water, is the L. B. Menefee Lumber Company Shingle Mill.
Photograph showing an industrial area with buildings, trains, and electric lines. In the middle of the frame, a dirt road can be seen curving to the right around a large pile of dirt. The utility poles feature multi-tier electric lines throughout the frame. Written on the negative is "50-507."
