Aerial photograph and survey of Bradford Island and the construction of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River. Written labels on the print indicate the locations of the fish hatchery, ship locks, power house, and more. Writing on the top right of the print reads, "Aerial view from 5,000 ft. elev. Bonneville Power and Navigation Project. Cost 32,200,000. Construction period - Nov. 1933 - Dec. 1937." Other writings on the print indicate this was taken on March 27, 1935 by Brubaker Aerial Surveys. Stamp on the back of the print requests that Brubaker be given credit for the photograph.
Aerial photograph of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Looking east, up the river. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Taken by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bonneville Power Administration, Portland, Oregon. Please credit." Second stamp reads, "H.W.S. Apr 1, 1948." Third stamp reads, "Beaver Engraving Co." of Portland, Oregon.
A view of downtown Astoria, Oregon and the Columbia River. There are signs for Montgomery Ward, the Bank of Astoria, and other businesses. Washington state is visible on the other side of the Columbia. Handwritten note on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1935. Stamp on the back of the print for Beaver Engraving Co. in Portland, Oregon.
A view of downtown Astoria, Oregon and the Columbia River. Several ships are in the river, and Washington state is visible across the river. Handwritten note on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1935.
View of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from the shore of the Columbia River and looking east at water rushing out of the dam's spillways, also known as floodgates. Handwriting on the print reads, "Bonneville Dam - Columbia River Highway. D-107 Cross & Dimmitt." Stamp on the back of the print for Angelus Commercial Studios.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing an aerial view of the Bonneville Dam on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Water rushes out of the spillway gates, also known as floodgates, of the dam. View looks east past the dam and up the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Bonneville Dam - Oregon - Washington. Christian 11-625." Number printed in bottom right corner: 112189
Photograph of car parked at the end of a washed-out road along a river. An unidentified person is standing nearby, looking toward the river. Image note: Light leak on negative.
Children swim in what is probably Silver Creek at Coolidge McClaine Park in Silverton, Oregon. A group of children wades near the bank while others stand in the water farther away. A slide is visible and a child can be seen sliding into the water.
Children swim in what is probably Silver Creek at Coolidge McClaine Park in Silverton, Oregon. Some children are in the water while others stand or sit on the bank. A slide is visible going into the creek and it appears a child has just slid into the water.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, and looking north across the Columbia River toward mountains in Washington. A portion of the Historic Columbia River Highway is in the left foreground, and a large, windswept tree stands prominently left of center. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River - Silver Star Mountain. Christian 11-777."
View of the Columbia River at Cascade Locks, Oregon. The wall of the locks is visible on the right side of the image. A concrete pillar under construction on the bottom left of the image is likely the footing for the Bridge of the Gods, which opened in 1926.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a sailboat on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge at sunset. View of both sides of the gorge. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River at Sunset. Christian 11-695." The original photograph for this postcard was taken by Fred H. Kiser c. 1904.
Photograph showing a view of the Columbia River through the trees at Beacon Rock on the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge. The vertical cliffs of Beacon Rock are on the left while the river is visible on the right. Typed writing on the back reads, "Columbia River from Beacon Rock - SP&S Ry." Embossment on the front of the print for Kiser. Stamp on the back of the print for Angelus Commercial Studio.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Taken from above the highway, looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. There is a viewpoint on the highway. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway. Christian 11-748."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Columbia River Highway next to the Columbia River. Taken from the shoulder of the highway, looking east towards an exit marked, "Columbia River Highway Scenic Route, Bridal Veil." Several automobiles drive on the highway.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway alongside the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from the side of the highway on the Oregon side of the Gorge. Beacon Rock is visible. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway - Oregon. Christian 11-5006."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Columbia River Highway between Biggs Junction and Arlington, Oregon. The road runs along the base of a mountain. The Columbia River is on the right. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia Riv. Hwy. between Biggs - Arlington. Christian 11-908."
Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway running alongside the Columbia River. Taken on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. View looks east up the river. There are clouds in the sky. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway, Oregon. Christian 11-576." There is a scratch on the left of the negative.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Columbia River, east of the Columbia River Gorge. Taken from a road next to the river. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia Riv. near mouth of John Day Riv., Oregon. Christian 11-915."
Photograph of a group of people wearing hard hats outside a building at McNary Dam on the Columbia River. Behind them is an SP&S Empire Builder train. The train is at the base of a bluff. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Contractors special to McNary Dam. Thursday, June 3, 1954."
Photograph showing 2 boats transporting a large cradle of logs on a river. The boat on the right belongs to the Shaver Transportation Company. Taken from the cradle, likely on the Columbia River. In the distance, 3 people stand on the end of the cradle. Stamp on the back for L.W. Jones, Commercial Photographer, Portland, Oregon.
View of a creek running past a house and fields in the Silverton, Oregon area. Trees and bushes are visible along the banks and a large wooded hill in the background.
Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Vista House at Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge. Looking northeast, with a view of the Washington Cascades and the Columbia River. Handwriting on negative reads, "Crown Point - Vista House - Columbia River, Ore. Christian 11-702." There are scratches near the top of the negative.