Two men stand on the Broadway Bridge looking west across the Willamette River. A large ship, “Bengaalis” is docked, and the “Crown Flour” building can be seen in the distance. The west hills are visible in the distance (negative 1 of 17).
The Broadway Bridge crosses over the Willamette River, likely looking towards the west. A shoreline with bare dirt is in the foreground (negative 10 of 17).
Several large gears and machines inside a building on the Steel Bridge in Portland. A man in a hat stands in front of a set of windows at the far side of the room (negative 14 of 17).
A man in glasses and a uniform sits in a chair with one leg crossed. Next to him is a large mechanical unit, in front of a window. “Foreman” is embroidered on his hat (negative 15 of 17). Original title: “Portland bridge gatemen, Broadway and Steel bridges.”
Photograph showing a large mechanical wheel and steel cables on the Steel Bridge, looking east over the Willamette River towards the Burnside Bridge. A tug boat and large ship can be seen on the water. Warehouse buildings and an industrial area can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 17).
Photograph showing metal beams and a walkway on the Steel Bridge. A woman is walking across the bridge. Below is the Willamette River and two boats. The Burnside Bridge can be seen in the distance (negative 3 of 17).
A man stands next to a large mechanical wheel and arm on the Broadway Bridge in Portland. The Willamette River and Portland can be seen in the background (negative 4 of 17). See 113-5.
A man in a uniform stands on a gatehouse balcony on the Broadway Bridge in Portland. A large sign on the railing reads “The draw of this bridge will not be open to water traffic during the periods named below.” Below and behind the gatehouse is the Willamette River, Steel Bridge, and Portland (negative 5 of 17). See 113-4.
A man in a uniform and hat stands in front of a mechanical unit holding two levers. Behind him, the Willamette River can be seen through a window. “Foreman” can be seen embroidered on his hat (negative 6 of 17). Original title: “Portland bridge gatemen, Broadway and Steel bridges.”
A man in overalls and a hat stands on top of the Steel Bridge. His extended arm is resting on a large wheel and cable unit. A warehouse building with “Irwin” on it, and a water tower can be seen in the distance, in front of wooded hills (negative 7 of 17).
A man stands next to a mechanical unit, likely in the Steel Bridge gatehouse, holding a lever and crank in each hand. Another lever and set of cranks can also be seen. Two windows look out towards a bell, steel beams and a road (negative 8 of 17). Original title: “Portland bridge gatemen, Broadway and Steel bridges.”
Several large gears and machines inside a building on the Steel Bridge in Portland. The Broadway Bridge and Willamette River can be seen through the windows looking north (negative 9 of 17).
Photograph looking west from the St. John neighborhood, showing the St. Johns Bridge entrance (now North Philadelphia Avenue and North Syracuse Street). A decorative stone railing with street lights extends down the bridge towards a pointed arch. Across from the start of the bridge is a house and trees (negative 2 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.
Photograph looking west from the St. John neighborhood, showing the St. Johns Bridge entrance (North Philadelphia Avenue). To the right of the bridge entrance is the Bridge Tavern building. The St. Johns City Hall building can be seen to the left, behind several storefronts (negative 24 of 24). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - St. Johns district.
Photograph showing the damaged S.S. Coast Miller freighter and the Burnside Bridge. Several broken masts and a smokestack can be seen on the ship, which is directly under the bridge at night (negative 11 of 11).
Photograph looking south, showing docks and a boat on the Willamette River, with the Ross Island Bridge in the distance. On the dock (barge) is “Diesel Towing Co.” (negative 12 of 25). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Hawthorne Ave.
Photograph of the Hawthorne Bridge looking west. A man can be seen walking down a sidewalk next to cars driving on the bridge (negative 5 of 25). Original sleeve title: Portland communities - Hawthorne Ave.
Photograph showing the Hawthorne Bridge, on the west side of the Willamette River, during the razing of Southwest Front Avenue. A set of stairs is being built from ground level, to the bridge. A cement ramp extends towards the right side of the frame, with decorative railings and embellishments (negative 9 of 17).
Photograph showing a wooden pedestrian ramp being added to the 1905 Morrison Bridge, in Portland. A man is walking along the ramp towards the camera, and piles of metal re-bar are on the ground (negative 1 of 2).
Photograph showing a wooden pedestrian ramps being added to the 1905 Morrison Bridge, in Portland. The photograph looks along the ramp towards the bridge, where two people can be seen walking (negative 2 of 2).
Graffiti on a wall below a Broadway Bridge on-ramp in Portland. One inscription reads “Tex - King of Tramps, 1941” while another “Tex K.T. 1939” (negative 3 of 3).
A waterfront building on the Willamette River, in front of the St. Johns Bridge. “Floating Marine Ways Dry Dock, Boats Built and Repaired” is painted across the roof of the building, and a small ship “Delores” is docked (negative 4 of 37).
A United States Navy ship travels under the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, during Navy week. A sign on top of a waterfront building reads “Portland Tug & Barge Co.” (negative 2 of 5).
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)
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).