Photograph showing a crane on a flatbed rail car. The car is on an elevated railway, and the crane is knocking a boulder from the car in front of it over the edge of the railway. . The photograph may have been taken on the South Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River during repair work in the early to mid-1930s. Written on the negative sleeve is the following unverified text: “Point Adams Lifeguard Station / ‘Crane said by lookout to have been swept overboard along with another crane and the locomotive’ / 10/22/1934.” The caption may refer to a storm that occurred the weekend of October 21-22, 1934, which knocked a locomotive crane off the railway on the South Jetty. Also see image Nos. 371N0241, 371N5711, 371N5712, 371N5713, and 371N5714.
A pipeline being built near Dodge Park in Clackamas County. Taken from the bottom of a hill and looking up, the pipe is being buried in a long trench, cutting into the hillside (negative 1 of 13).
Workers finishing the exterior of a new Bonneville Power Administration building at 1001 N.E. Lloyd Boulevard. A cement ramp leads downwards, likely towards a parking garage (negative 2 of 7).
Workers finishing the interior of a new Bonneville Power Administration building at 1001 N.E. Lloyd Boulevard. A worker leans over sawhorse on a stage area, with vent covers laying on the floor at the front of the frame (negative 3 of 7).
The Vanport School building at the time of its opening, near Portland. Construction debris is in front of the building, with workers on a utility pole and on the ground. Piles of pipe and wood can be seen (negative 3 of 7).
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower next to railroad tracks and an open field. One man can be seen climbing the right side of the metal structure, while several others look upward from the ground. In the distance, several mountains with snow can be seen. On the negative is written "49-57."
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower, taken from ground level. One man can be seen at the top of the metal structure. Next to him, ceramic insulators can be seen attached to ropes. On the negative is written "49-59."
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower component. Several men holds parts of the structure, while one man on the left side of the frame looks on. In the distance, fences, an open field, and wooden houses can be seen. On the negative is written "49-74."
Photograph showing three men rolling a wooden utility pole along other pieces of wood. Behind the group, a man in a hat and thick gloves points with his left hand. A utility truck with "PGE" written on the drivers side door is parked, with the driver looking out the open window. On the negative is written "49-93." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-30, PGE 49-31, PGE 49-32, and PGE 49-54).
Photograph showing an unidentified man standing with a newly constructed home. The man stands in the doorway of a garage and is looking to his left towards a large measuring stick. An automobile with an open door is parked in the driveway. Written on the negative is "49-242." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-251).
Photograph showing a construction area, with wooden flooring, a wooden tower, and a chute extending towards the center of the frame. Wooden buildings can be seen in the background and to the left of the construction area, and a labeled measuring stick is leaning against a building also near the center of the frame.
Nine photos show views of Camp Wendling including the mess hall, construction of buildings, Forest Service equipment, and a group photo of the members of Company 729. Identified in one photo is E. Cotter Murray, 1st Lieutenant M.R.C, Camp Surgeon.
Fourteen photos show camp scenes, including the kitchen, the building of the mess hall, a water flume, and a road work project. Personnel identified are Mullins and 1st Sergeant Oaks.
Text at the top of the page reads, "7-Mile Hill - A summer camp - no. 755 or F-22. McKenzie Bridge, Oregon, which moved to "Belknap" Camp." Seven photos show scenes from the camp, including the mess hall, an officer's tent, the officer's "mess table," and a black bear. Identified personnel are Captain Jas. I. Gist, 17th Infantry (also identified as Captain J.H. Gist); and Corporal Claude H. Winchell.
Photograph showing a locomotive pulling two cars, one loaded with boulders and one carrying a crane. The photograph may have been taken on the South Jetty at the mouth of the Columbia River during repair work in the early to mid-1930s. Written on the negative sleeve is the following unverified text: “Point Adams Lifeguard Station / ‘Locomotive which lifeguard lookout said was knocked over by great waves from South Jetty railroad’ / 10/22/1934.” The caption may refer to a storm that occurred the weekend of October 21-22, 1934, which knocked a locomotive crane off the railway on the South Jetty. Also see image Nos. 371N0241, 371N5711, 371N5712, 371N5714, and 371N5715.
Photograph showing a man standing next to a newly constructed house holding a large measuring stick. He is holding the object with his right hand and is looking slightly towards his left. Written on the negative is "49-251." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-242).
Photograph showing a dirt road on a hillside with an active steam shovel. In the background are two vehicles on the road, with men visible at the far left side of the frame. Next to the steam shovel is a pile of dirt and rocks, and written on the machine is “Marion Shovel – Model 21.” Written on the negative is “E301.09-O-20.”
The Vanport School building at the time of its opening, near Portland. Construction debris is in front of the building, with a visible open doorway. A tall ladder leans against a brick wall (negative 2 of 7).
Ten photos show a fire near the camp, officers of the camp, a temporary mess hall, and construction of the permanent mess hall. Individuals identified are Camp Superintendent Marsh, Lieutenant Parks, Lieutenant Vermillion, and Cleon Clark.
Text at the top of the page reads, "Powers - Formerly 'Coquille, F-42.," both a Winter and Summer Camp, - #1727, Powers, Oregon." Ten photos show views of the camp and camp personnel. Identified individuals are 1st Lieutenant Frank W. Rafferty, Medical Reserve Corps; Captain J.J. France; 1st Lieutenant Louis A. Traxel, Field Artillery Reserve; and Mr. Mimnaugh.
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower, taken looking up from ground level. One man can be seen at the top of the metal structure. Under him, ceramic insulators can be seen attached to ropes. On the negative is written "49-58."
People prepare a wooden structure for the second annual Blossom Festival in Hood River. The structure is being built on a street corner at 3rd Street and Oak Street. Looking east, several businesses can be seen on Oak Street. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Sunday, April 12, 1953 (negative 7 of 8).
Sixteen photos show various views of Camp Wendling, including the mess hall, barracks, recreation hall, forestry workshop, and administration building.