Card announcing Portland Ferry, a horse ferry boat operated by James B. Stevens that is scheduled to cross and re-cross the Willamette river every twenty minutes regularly during the day.

Two people push a boat through flood water in the Johnson Creek area of Portland. A woman watches from the porch of a small house. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, January 7, 1947 (negative 11 of 11).

People with a boat next to a train track during a flood in the Johnson Creek area of Portland. A man with a suitcase can be seen sitting in the boat. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, January 7, 1947 (negative 7 of 11).

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 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).

Ice floating in the Willamette River in Portland. Boats are moored to a dock, including the “SSS Tradewinds, Portland.” At the other side of the river is a industrial facility emitting smoke. An ice sheet is clearly visible on the river (negative 2 of 11).

Two men ride on a small boat under the Burnside Bridge, during a high water event in Portland. The pair is about to pass under the bridge, with the older Morrison Bridge and Hawthorne bridges visible in the distance, spanning the Willamette River (negative 3 of 20).

High water on the Willamette River during a high water event in Portland. The water can be seen at the bottom of the warehouse building for “Rudie Wilhelm” outside which a boat is moored (“Mike Laudenklos”). Fire Boat Station No. 1 can also be seen, with water just below the level of its dock (negative 5 of 20).

Two men on a small boat approach the Steel Bridge, during a high water event in Portland. Looking north, the Broadway Bridge can be seen upriver. The water appears to be approaching towards the bottom of the bridge (negative 9 of 20).

The “Mike Laudenklos” traveling north on the Willamette River in Portland. The harbor wall can be seen at the other side of the river, in front of the Oregon Journal Building on S.W. Front Avenue (negative 1 of 6).

A water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. A line of boats travels on the Willamette River, towards the Hawthorne Bridge. At the left side of the frame is a ship, the “Pacific Lady,” docked on the east side of the river. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 2 of 4).

People preparing for a water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. Boats are lined up along a dock at “Warren Nash’s Outboard Marina” on the Willamette River, with the Burnside Bridge visible to the south. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 3 of 4).

People preparing for a water regatta for the 1953 Portland Rose festival. Boats are lined up along a dock on the Willamette River, with the Burnside Bridge visible to the south. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, June 14, 1953 (negative 4 of 4).

The royal court of the Columbia River Yachting Association, on a boat during opening day of yachting season in Portland. Front: Captain Quentin Greeley, Jacob Nielsen (as Neptune), and back (left to right): Nancy Schuler, Kathie Cameron, and Pat Palitzsch, dressed as the daughters of Neptune. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 1 of 12).

People on a boat during the opening day of yachting season on the Columbia River. The boat is decorated with a luau theme, with people standing onboard wearing grass skirts and leis. Two palm trees have been mounted onboard. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, May 9, 1954 (negative 6 of 12).

Three children and an adult build a parade float for the Junior Rose Festival Parade on the front porch of a house in Portland, Oregon. The float consists of a small sailboat mounted on a wagon. The boat has the word "Burradak" written on the side. The children attach flowers to the boat. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Building float for Junior Rose Festival parade, Mrs. J.B. Grodard and children, 2114 N.E. 55th - Don (10), Joanne (6), and Janet (8)" (negative 1 of 2).

Photograph of an unidentified person driving a motor boat on the Willamette River in Portland. The Broadway Bridge is in the background. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of unidentified people in a motorboat on the Willamette River in Portland. The Ross Island Bridge is in the background.

Photograph of an unidentified man driving a motorboat on the Willamette River near the 1905 Morrison Bridge in Portland. On the side of the boat is the name “Bad Girl” and the number “R-15.”

Photograph of an unidentified person driving a motorboat on the Willamette River in Portland. The 1905 Morrison Bridge is in the background. The name “Laddie” is visible on the side of the boat.

Photograph of people driving speedboats on the Willamette River in Portland. The 1905 Morrison Bridge is in the background. The name “O MY” is visible on the boat at right; the boat is also pictured in image No. 371N5173.

Photograph of speedboats on the Willamette River in Portland. The Broadway Bridge is in the background.

Photograph of speedboats on the Willamette River near the Steel Bridge in Portland. Spectators are watching from the bridge. The boat at center has the name “Brant No. 1” on the side.

Photograph showing a vessel sailing into the boathouse of the W. H. & E. Von Der Werth boat building company on the Willamette River at the foot of East Morrison Street in Portland. The Morrison Bridge is partially visible in the background. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of an unidentified man driving a speedboat on the Willamette River in Portland. On the side of the boat is the number “R-15” and the name “Bad Girl.” The number 2 is written on the negative and is visible in the upper right corner of the image. Also see image No. 371N5172.

Photograph of several motorboats on the Willamette River in Portland. The Steel Bridge is partially visible in the background. On the side of the boat in the foreground is the name “Bashful Boy II” and the number “G66.” Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of three unidentified people driving speedboats on the Willamette River in Portland. The word “Inverness” is visible on the side of the boat at left. A single-masted boat is moored in the background. Also see image Nos. 371N5184, 371N5984, and 371N5986.