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Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)
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Part of Kiser Photo Co. Photographs
Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)
Photograph of Bull Run reservoir showing dike and temporary falsework for construction of intake. A man in a long coat and hat stands on the dike looking forward. In the background, trees and buildings are visible.
Bull Run, powerhouse from north bank
Photograph of Bull Run powerhouse surrounded by scaffolding.
Photograph showing several temporary tent structures in a large field. Is the distance, another structure can be seen, in addition to trees and hills. (Image note: discoloration of the negative is visible at the center of the frame, in addition to a small damaged area also near the center).
Photograph showing a construction site Bull Run. Two men face away from the camera while standing next to piles of cut wood. A small building and wooden tower with ladder can be seen in the background.
Photograph showing exterior of wooden and steel structure of flume at Bull Run.
Photograph of train car and passengers, taken at Bull Run. The name “Portland” is written on the side of the train. Several individuals have picnic baskets, with men lined up in front of the train and women and children posing behind railing. Trees, telephone poles, and a wooden building can be seen in the background.
Bull Run, Inside governor and generator devices
Interior image of Station O room with governor and generator devices.
Photograph showing interior of wooden and steel structure of flume at Bull Run.
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A man stands in front of a mechanical (generator?) unit at Portland Water Works (Bull Run). He is wearing overalls, and is holding a wheel with both hands (negative 25 of 31).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Photograph taken from a distance showing Dam 1 at Bull Run. A decorative railing, gatehouse, and light posts can be seen at the top of the dam, beyond which a reservoir can be seen (negative 26 of 31).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Photograph of Bull Run flume showing a motorcar and man in a hat and suit.
Portland General Electric Photograph Collection
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
Photograph looking into penstock tunnel at Bull Run. Wooden structure and train tracks visible down length of tunnel.
Bull Run, powerhouse from bridge
Photograph of Bull Run powerhouse, with two buildings. The river is visible on the right side at the bottom of the building. Trees and transmission lines are visible in the distance.
Photograph of a governor device at Bull Run. A large wheel is on the front of the machine.
Bull Run, Penstock from above powerhouse
Photograph looking into wooden penstock at Bull Run.
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Photograph taken from the top of Dam 1 at Bull Run. The dam features a decorative railing, gatehouse, and light posts along the top. At the center of the dam are three closed gates. A logged hillside can be seen in the background (negative 11 of 31).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
Cascading water viewed from inside a doorway at Bull Run. Likely taken from a dam structure, water can be seen flowing down a river surrounded by trees (negative 17 of 31).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998
Part of Al Monner news negatives
A man wearing overalls looks downward at a mechanical unit at Portland Water Works (Bull Run). Likely used for water treatment, the unit includes two vacuum chambers with pipes and hoses visible (negative 5 of 31).
Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998