Photograph showing employees with street car in front of the East Ankeny car barn. Written on the building is “PRL & P Co.” (Portland Rail Light & Power Company). Several men sit on the roof of the train, while others line up in the windows and in front. A wooden water tower can be seen in the background. Photograph is a reproduction of a framed image (frame is clearly visible).
Photograph showing a night crew at the Sellwood car barn, with car #1093. The group is looking at the camera while standing in front of the train car. Two men stand on a step in the doorway, while others stand at ground level. All men are wearing work clothes, including either jackets or overalls.
Photograph of a pole truck hauling wooden utility poles. One individuals sits in the driver seal of the vehicle, while another sits on top of the logs at the back. Two wooden houses are next to the street, behind which an open work yard can be seen. Likely located in Portland.
Photograph of a pole derrick being used to hoist utility poles. Two men stand to the right of the derrick while looking at the camera, and a third can be seen next to a horse behind the poles. A railroad track runs along the side side of the frame.
Photograph of a horse-drawn pole derrick with seated man. A hat sits next to the man, who looks at the camera. Railroad tracks cross the frame, and a wooden building can be seen in the background.
Photograph of a steam shovel cutting through a loose dirt hillside in between Cottrell and Sandy River. Men stand next to the steam shovel looking at the camera.
Photograph of workers cutting through a dirt hill for the Mt. Hood Railway. The two men wearing suspenders and hats stand facing the hill, with tools laying on the ground.
Photograph showing men in work wear standing next to a large Y shape penstock. The metal penstock is seated on long pieces of wood with visible writing on different sections. A railroad track can be seen crossing through the front of the frame.
Photograph showing three men with a lumber carrier on a railroad track. Th men are looking at the camera and standing on the railroad car, which is loaded with planks of cut wood. In the background are piles of dirt and lumber. Written on the negative is “0258.”
Photograph showing a group of officials and laborers standing on a hillside next to a wooden cart and train tracks. Two individuals in work clothing standing behind the main group. A loose dirt hillside and trees can be seen in the background. Closer to the photographer, lots and water can be seen, as well the the edge of a saw.
Photograph showing two linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole, most likely in Portland. Both men have feet attached to the side of the pole, and appear to be wearing safety harnesses. Several ropes hang to the ground from the men. On the left side of the frame is a building, and the tops of cars can be seen at the bottom. On the negative is written "49-108."
Photograph showing a group of linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole on a residential street, most likely in Portland. At the base of the pole are several other men in overalls and a utility truck. On the negative is written "49-134."
Photograph showing a group of suited men standing in a field next to a large transmission tower with electric lines extending into the distance. On the negative is written "49-146." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-147).
Photograph showing men working along an unidentified river (possibly the Columbia River). Three men can be seen along the top of a wooden wall, while two others stand on a wooden board at water level. The top of a diving helmet can be seen in the water. In the background is a cliff, and a transmission tower can be seen in the distance. Written on the side of the negative is "49-154." (image note: see related images PGE 49-161, PGE 49-170, PGE 49-172, PGE 49-174, PGE 49-175, PGE 49-178, PGE 49-184, PGE 49-185).
Photograph showing men working in a rocky underground area. One man stands looking away from the camera, while two others look forward. Water can be seen at the bottom of the frame, and layers of rocks can be seen throughout the top area. Written on the negative is "49-174." (Image note: see likely related images PGE 49-154, PGE 49-161, PGE 49-170, PGE 49-172, PGE 49-175, PGE 49-178, PGE 49-184, PGE 49-185).
Photograph showing a group of men standing next to a street looking at the camera. All the men wear rounded hats, dirtied work clothing, and are standing behind a utility vehicle. In the background are businesses, including "La Salle Cafe." Written on the negative is "49-273." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-274, PGE 49-275).
Photograph showing four men working on electrical utilities while wearing matching bowler hats. The two furthest individuals are holding an object while two others look on. The man closest to the front of the frame is holding a folding measuring tape. Surrounding the group are multiple conduits. Written on the negative is "49-274." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-273, PGE 49-275).
Photograph showing four men working on electrical utilities while wearing matching bowler hats. All of the men look towards different directions, and are surrounded by multiple layers of conduits. Written on the negative is "49-275." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-273, PGE 49-274).
Photograph showing two men at the top of a tall utility pole. Both men are looking at the camera, and brick buildings and utility lines can be seen throughout the frame. Written on the negative is "49-305." (Image note: see likely related image PGE 49-306).
Photograph showing the front of a likely Portland General Electric field office building. In front of the building is a street with parked automobiles, and other businesses can be seen to either side. In the distance, two men can be seen at the top of a tall utility pole. (Image note: see likely related image PGE 49-305).
Photograph looking upward, showing two men holding a large round "Portland General Electric" sign on the side of a metal transmission tower. Also written on the sign is "Bonneville Power Distributor." Written on the negative is "49-308."
Photograph showing four men in work clothing moving a wooden utility pole. Behind the men, a truck with a tall pulley system is attached to the pole. In the background, a forested hillside can be seen, and a dirt road is visible directly in front of the photographer. (Image note: see related images PGE 49-30, PGE 49-32, PGE 49-54, and PGE 49-93).).
Photograph showing four men standing next to a newly installed utility pole. Next to the pole is also a Portland General Electric utility truck, with a tall attached pulley system. Also visible in the truck is another man in the drivers seat. (Image note: see related images PGE 49-30, PGE 49-31, PGE 49-54, and PGE 49-93).).
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 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."