Photograph showing the north side of Northeast Glisan Street looking towards Northeast 43rd Avenue. Two utility workers install a light at the top of a wooden utility pole, while a group of people watch from the ground. Houses, automobiles and other utility poles and electric lies can be seen in the frame.
Photograph showing two utility workers at the top of a wooden utility pole installing a light. One of the men is facing towards the utility with a harness and sling, with the other is on top of a ladder. Houses and other electric lines and utility poles can be seen at ground level.
Photograph showing a man standing behind a cart with large rolls of electrical cable. The man is leaning on a piece of wooden board and looking towards the cable roll, from which the line is being unrolled. In the background is a house. Written on the negative is "51-783." (Image note: see related image PGE 51-782).
Photograph showing street with utility poles and workers. Rolls of cable can be seen on wheeled trailers, with other cable attached to the top of a utility pole visible at the center of the frame. Houses and open field at can seen at either side of the street. On a sign next to the street is "Enquist Way." Written on the negative is "51-782." (Image note: see related image PGE 51-783).
Photograph showing a man standing on top of an pole derrick truck used for underground work. He is facing forward and looking at the camera with both hands on levers. Next to him is a metal arm attached to the truck, with a hook and pulley at the end. In the background is SW 5th Avenue, looking south towards SW Stark Street. The J.K. Gill Building can be seen on the left (corner of SW 5th Avenue and SW Stark Street), as well as the Yeon Building (522 SW 5th Avenue).
Photograph showing a group of men from the Underground Department facing the camera. Individuals in the first two rows are kneeling, while the other behind are standing. Many of the men are wearing overalls or patterned flannel shirts.
Photograph showing two men with a "PGE" truck, taken at night. Both men look upward towards the right side of the frame. One stands next to the partially open door with his left leg propped on the vehicle, while the other sits inside and looks out an open window. The man in the front is wearing a hat and overalls. On the negative is written "49-94."
Photograph showing two men with a round suspended container of soil. The man on the right holds a rope with each hand and is looking towards the container, while the man on the left is also holding a rope. Inside the container appears to be a cloth with soil. Behind the men is the open back of a specialized utility truck. Written on the negative is "51-845."
Photograph showing two men with a suspended container from which soil is being dumped into a drawer from an inner lining. The man in the front is holding a cord with his left hand, while the other looks on and is standing on the bumper of a truck. Both men are wearing heavy aprons. Written on the negative is "51-841."
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 taken from a side angle showing a man using an industrial monkey to reach tree limbs over a paved street. The monkey is mounted to a truck with a "PGE" logo painted on the drivers side door. Written on the negative is "50-487."
Photograph showing a man using a industrial monkey while trimming a tree away from electrical lines. He is holding the handle of a wired tool while looking downward at the tree. Written on the negative is "50-480."
Photograph showing a street with snow and ice. A man stands next to the road pointing towards electric lines next to snow-laden trees. In the distance is a vehicle driving on the road, away from the camera. "50-346."
Photograph showing three utility workers wearing hats and tall boots on the back of a utility truck. Tool, ladder, and electric cable storage can be seen on the truck. In the background is a railroad crossing and field. Written on the negative is "51-811."
Photograph showing a "PGE" utility truck in front out of a two story house. A mechanical arm with a cherry picker extends from the truck, on which a worker stands facing towards an electric line. Written on the negative is "51-815."
Photograph showing four men on the back of a "PGE" utility truck with a cherry picker basket. Another man stands in front of the truck looking upward. In the background is an industrial area, including a sign for "Centennial Flouring Mills Co." Written on the negative is "50-676." (Image note: location is at 1362 NW Naito Pkwy).
Photograph showing a "Portland General Electric" truck with one man driving and another standing on top. A sprayer is attached to the front of the truck, with nozzles spraying a liquid towards the ground. In the background is an open field. Written on the negative is "50-653." (Image note: see related image PGE 50-659."
Photograph showing a "Portland General Electric" truck with one man driving and another standing on top. A sprayer is attached to the front of the truck, with nozzles spraying a liquid towards the ground. In the background is an open field. (Image note: see related image PGE 50-653."
Photograph looking downhill, showing two linemen at the top of a utility pole with Mt. Jefferson visible in the distance. Snow can be seen on the ground, trees, and mountains throughout the frame. A utility pole and electric line are at the right side of the frame. Likely taken near Timberline Lodge. Written on the negative is "57-320." (Image note: see related image PGE 57-320-15).
Photograph looking uphill, showing two linemen on a utility pole at the left side of the frame. The top portion of Mt. Hood can be seen on the right, visible above the trees. Snow is visible on the ground, trees, and the mountain. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph looking downhill, showing two men in hardhats and a woman in the snow. One of the men is seated with the woman in the snow, attaching snow shoes to her feet, while she turns and looks at the camera. The other two men can be seen downhill walking towards the Timberline Lodge, which is visible in the distance. A decorative weather vane can be seen on top of the building, and a ski lift and wooden platform are on the right side of the frame. Written on the negative is "57-320."
Photograph looking downhill, showing two men in hardhats and a woman standing in the snow. In the distance, the top of the Timberline Lodge is visible, including a decorative weather vane with the Timberline Lodge logo. Next to the three individuals is a ski lift with a wooden stairway and small building. Written on the negative is "57-320."
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 taken from a side angle, showing a man working in front of a pole truck with an attached wooden utility pole. The man is facing towards the pole and is holding a handled tool. He is working in an open field area, with trees and electric lines visible in the background. Written on the negative "50-472."
Photograph taken from a side angle showing a pole truck with an attached platform holding a lineman. The man is looking up towards a utility pole to his right. At the base of the pole, a child holding a bicycle and facing towards the camera can be seen. Written on the negative is "50-473."
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 taken from a side angle showing a man standing on the back of a pole auger truck, with another man standing in dense foliage behind the vehicle. The man on the bed of the vehicle is leaning down towards a set of levers, which is next to a upright pole structure.