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Portland General Electric Photograph Collection

  • Org. Lot 151
  • Collection
  • 1880 - 1965

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.

Portland General Electric Company

John Day River - Columbia River, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the confluence of the John Day River and the Columbia River. Two bridges cross the John Day River, a highway bridge and a railroad bridge on the right. A sign at the bridge reads, "County Line: Entering Sherman County." Handwriting on negative reads, "John Day River - Columbia River - Ore. Christian 11-922."

Christian (Photographer)

Umatilla River - Umatilla, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Umatilla River in Umatilla, Oregon. Two bridges cross the river, a highway bridge in the foreground and a railroad bridge behind it. Several wires hang over the river. Taken close to the confluence of the Umatilla River and the Columbia River. Handwriting on negative reads, "Umatilla River - Umatilla, Oregon. Christian 11-917."

Christian (Photographer)

U.S. Mail Boat - Forestry Bridge approaching Singing Springs Ranch - Rogue River, Agness, Oregon

Negative of a photographic postcard showing 2 people in a U.S. mail boat on the Rogue River near Agness, Oregon. A suspension bridge crosses the river behind them. Handwriting on negative reads, "U.S. Mail Boat - Forestry Bridge approaching Singing Springs Ranch - Rogue River, Agnes (sic), Ore. Christian P-292." Handwritten note on envelope indicates this was taken in 1957.

Christian (Photographer)

Timothy Lake, log bridge

Photograph showing Timothy Lake early in the water release process. A bridge of cut logs and wood planks extends to the far shore of the lake, with a rowboat moored to a section of the structure. Cut stumps on a hillside can be seen in the distance. Written on the negative is "56-251."

Line Change on the SP&S Railway

Photograph showing 2 railroad routes. On the right, a railroad track winds around the side of a mountain. On the left, a railroad bridge crosses a steep area of the same mountain. A few automobiles and a piece of construction equipment sit near the tracks on the lower right. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Line change - S.P.&S. Ry. Co. Sep. 8, 1951." Stamp on the back reads, "Taken by Wyatt S. Peck for Natt McDougall Company." Second stamp indicates this is a Kodachrome enlargement made by Kodak on November 1, 1951.

Peck, Wyatt S.

SP&S Limited crossing Willamette River Bridge

Photograph of an SP&S locomotive #157 pulling a train across the Willamette River Railroad Bridge, also known as the Burlington Northern Railroad Bridge. Taken from the railroad tracks, the locomotive travels toward the camera. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Caption: S.P.&S. Limited Crossing Willamette River Bridge. Bottom of pages 45-46. Aug. 85-A." Stamp on the back for Angelus Photo Co.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

Road and bridges

Photograph of a paved road leading over a bridge. To the left, parallel to the road bridge, is a railroad bridge. The number 7 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Covered bridge

Photograph of a covered bridge, taken from one end and looking through the tunnel of the bridge. The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the lower right corner of the photograph. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Bridge

Photograph of an unidentified wood and metal bridge in a forested area. The number 9 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the upper right corner of the image.

Three men in front of wooden bridge

Photograph of a dirt road leading across an unidentified wooden bridge in a forested area. Three unidentified men are in front of the bridge; two are sitting on the bridge railing and a third man is standing in the road, holding a tool. The number 12 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower right corner of the image.

Wooden bridge

Photograph of an unidentified wooden bridge in a forested area. The number 11 is written on the negative and is faintly visible in the lower right corner of the image.

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