Negative of a photographic postcard showing the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Taken from the west side of the Willamette River, and looking east across the river to the St. Johns neighborhood. Black smoke rises into the air from an area behind the bridge. Mount Adams is visible in the distance.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the St. Johns Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Taken from the west side of the Willamette River, and looking east across the river to the St. Johns neighborhood. Black smoke rises into the air from an area in St. Johns behind the bridge. The Portland Tug and Barge Co. is visible in the foreground. The image is framed by tree leaves on the left and right. Handwriting on negative reads, "Willamette River - St. John's (sic) Bridge - Oregon. Christian 586."

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).

The Steel Bridge crosses the Willamette River. Docks and buildings can be seen in the background (negative 11 of 17).

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 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.”

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 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.

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).

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 Portland and the Willamette River, looking southeast, showing the Ross Island Bridge and Ross Island (negative 1 of 12).

An aerial view, looking east, showing construction of the Ross Island Bridge approach. A portion of the bridge can be seen at the top of the frame, crossing the Willamette River from the west (negative 1 of 4).

An aerial view showing painters working on the St. Johns Bridge. Looking towards the east, the Willamette River with logs and industrial facilities can be seen below (negative 1 of 4).

An aerial view showing painters working on the St. Johns Bridge. Below the bridge are log rafts and an industrial area along the Willamette River (negative 2 of 4).

An aerial view showing painters working on the St. Johns Bridge. Looking towards the east, the Willamette River with logs and industrial facilities can be seen below. Stacks of lumber are around the “Portland Lumber Mills” buildings (negative 3 of 4).

An aerial view, looking north, showing Southeast Portland and the Willamette River. Bridges can be seen crossing the river, including the Ross Island Bridge, Hawthorne Bridge, and Steel Bridge. At the center of the frame is large train yard. Photographed with a K-25 camera (negative 10 of 14).

An aerial view, looking south, showing the Willamette River and the Ross Island Bridge in Portland. Ross Island can be seen just south of the bridge, with numerous timber rafts floating on the water. A timber mill can be seen on the east side of the river, next to a set of train tracks. Photographed with a K-25 camera (negative 7 of 14).

An aerial view of Portland’s Union Station, coated in snow. The Broadway Bridge crosses the Willamette River, next to a train yard (negative 1 of 10).