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Crane pushing boulders onto South Jetty at mouth of Columbia River?

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.

New pipeline construction near Dodge Park

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Vanport School opening during construction

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Men building transmission tower

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."

Men building transmission tower

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."

Men pushing wooden utility pole

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).

Man standing with newly constructed home

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).

Vancouver substation, during construction, showing framework for first floor and new sub foundation

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.

Pictures of Camp 7-Mile Hill (1 of 3)

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.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

Locomotive pulling boulders and crane on South Jetty at mouth of Columbia River?

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.

Oak Grove project, steam shovel in slide

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.”

Vanport School opening during construction

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Pictures of Camp Powers (1 of 3)

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.

Burton, Leo R. T. (Leo Rigel Taylor)

Second annual Blossom Festival, Hood River

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).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998