A flooded roadway in Eugene. Water is flowing past a wooden fence and extending into the distance. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 14 of 27).
Rapidly moving flood waters from the Willamette River, in the Eugene area. A utility pole and building are surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 6 of 27).
Extensive flood waters in the Eugene area, viewed from a high angle. Houses and trees can be seen in the distance, surrounded by water. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, December 30, 1945 (negative 7 of 27).
A flooded Willamette River in Portland, flowing under the second Morrison Bridge. Looking west, downtown Portland can be seen at the other side of the water, including the Jackson Building. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 1 of 3).
A flooded Willamette River in Portland. Two wooden buildings and several boats are surrounded by water and logs, while downtown and the second Morrison Bridge can be seen in the distance. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 2 of 3).
A flooded Willamette River in Portland, taken under the Morrison Bridge, and looking towards the Burnside and Steel Bridges. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, January 1, 1946 (negative 3 of 3)
People stand on a boat while searching for three drowning victims near the Burlington Ferry in the Linnton area. The people drowned when their speedboat capsized. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 21, 1946 (negative 1 of 8).
A man, wearing a hat and long jacket, stands on a boat while searching for the bodies of three drowning victims near the Burlington Ferry in the Linnton area. The people drowned when their speedboat capsized. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 21, 1946 (negative 1 of 8).
Looking north on S.W. Front Avenue in Portland, towards the Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge. The Willamette River can be seen along the side of the road. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 4 of 11).
Looking north towards S.W. Front Avenue in Portland. The Public Market building and second Morrison Bridge can be seen along the water, with the Steel Bridge in the distance. The Willamette River can be seen along the side of the road. Demolished in 1969 to make way for S.W. Harbor Drive, the Market building housed the Oregon Journal from 1946 to 1961 (negative 5 of 11).
An aerial view of the Willamette River in Portland, looking south. The Broadway, Steel, and Burnside Bridges can be seen spanning the river. The Ross Island Bridge is also visible in the distance. Downtown Portland can be seen at the right side of the frame (negative 10 of 12).
An aerial view of the Rose Festival parade in Portland. People and floats can be seen in the middle of a street, which is lined on both sides by a crowd. The Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge can be seen in the distance. Most likely taken near N.E. 12th Avenue and N.E. Lloyd Street (negative 1 of 10).
An aerial photograph of Albany, showing buildings and the Willamette River with floating logs. The Linn County Courthouse can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 10).
An aerial photograph of Albany, showing buildings, the Willamette River, and several bridges, including the Ellsworth Street Bridge (negative 5 of 10).
An aerial view of the Cascade Plywood Corporation buildings in Albany. Floating logs can be seen on the other side of the building, likely in the Willamette River (negative 7 of 10).
An aerial view of Corvallis, showing industrial buildings. Signs can be seen for “Green Valley Creamery” and “Irish-Taylor Shopping Center.” The Willamette River and a bridge at N.W. Van Buren Avenue can be seen on the right side of the frame (negative 2 of 8).
An aerial view showing Memorial Quad and the surrounding buildings at the University of Oregon in Eugene. The Willamette River can also be seen in the distance (negative 9 of 10).
An aerial view of Forest Park in Portland, looking east. The Willamette River and downtown Portland can be seen in the distance. Several dirt roads can be seen on a ridge in the park (negative 4 of 10).
An aerial view of a football stadium at University of Oregon in Eugene, during a game between the University of Oregon and Oregon State College. Players can be seen on the field, with spectators in the stands. The Willamette River can be seen in the distance (negative 1 of 3).
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).
House boats on the Willamette River at the Holgate moorage, during a flooding event. Boats for the Portland Harbor Patrol are being used to block house boats from floating logs, while a woman watches from a porch (negative 4 of 10).
A line of house boats on the Willamette River at the Holegate moorage in Portland. A line of logs can be seen next to the boats, with a larger log floating further in the river (negative 8 of 10).
Norwegian ship Thomas S. Gregory, stuck at the outlet of the Swan Island lagoon in Portland. Buildings at University of Portland can be seen above the Willamette River. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 20, 1948 (negative 2 of 5).
Norwegian ship Thomas S. Gregory, stuck at the outlet of the Swan Island lagoon in Portland. Buildings at the University of Portland can be seen above the Willamette River. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 20, 1948 (negative 3 of 5).
Movers putting furniture into a truck during a flooding event on S.W. Miles Street in Portland. Water from the Willamette River can be seen encroaching the front yard of a home. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 28, 1948 (negative 1 of 13).
A man rows a boat on flood water at S.W. Miles Street in Portland, during a flooding event on the Willamette River. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 28, 1948 (negative 12 of 13).
People standing with a boat outside a house on S.W. Miles Street in Portland, during a flood on the Willamette River. A white picket fence can be seen in front of the house. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Friday May 28, 1948 (negative 2 of 13).