Photograph of a steel bridge over the Sandy River, showing two work cranes on train tracks. Behind the bridge are wooded hills, with a flowing river in the foreground.
Photograph of a train crossing the Sandy River bridge at Dodge Park, Bull Run. A total of eight passenger train cars can be seen crossing the trestle bridge, under which river rocks and water can be seen.
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Several workers are visible on top of the wooden dam structure next to the Sandy River. Uphill are several small wooden platforms and buildings. Written on the negative is “BS-20.”
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Several men can be seen standing on the wooden structure at the center of the frame. In the background, a wooden bridge crosses the river, surrounded by trees. Written on the image is B.S-19.”
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Workers can be seen on the wooden structure, with flowing water at the right side of the image. In the background are several small wooden structures. Written on the image is “B.S. 32.”
Photograph showing the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam) spillway with flowing water, taken looking upriver. A wooden platform can be seen crossing the dam above the water. Written on the negative is “B.S. 47.”
Photograph showing the spillway of the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam) while under construction. Works can be seen standing at the top of the structure, while several wooden buildings can be seen in the background. Written on the image is “B.S. 26.”
Photograph of the Big Sandy Dam site (likely the Marmot Dam), showing a wooden flume with suited individuals standing in the foreground. At the top of the hillside, a wooden building and platform can be seen. Written on the image is #34, B.S dam site, looking down stream, Oct 14, 1911.” (Image note: glass negative broken at lower right corner).
Photograph showing the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam) spillway with flowing water, taken looking upriver. A cement divider can be seen at the top of the spillway, in front of a small wooden structure and platform. Written on the negative is “B.S. 52.” (Image note: discoloration visible at right side of image).
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Multiple men can be seen standing on the wooden structure at the base of a loose hillside, while a wooden building and platform can be seen at the top of the frame. Written on the image is B.S-7.”
Photograph showing a temporary wooden dam at the Big Sandy Dam site (likely the Marmot Dam). Two workers stand on the wooden structure while looking upward at the camera. In the background, sandbags, woodpiles, and work tools can be seen. Written on the negative is “#33, Spillway in tempy dam at Big Sandy, Oct 21, ‘11.”
Photograph of river showing tunnel entrance and wooden structures along water edge. Wooded hillsides are seen at both sides of the river. Two men stand at the tunnel entrance.
Photograph showing a wooden bridge at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Water is flowing under the bridge, and in the distance several wooden structures and utility poles are visible. Written on the negative is “B.S.4.” (Image note: some discoloration visible at left side of image).
Negatives documenting company activities, including electrical infrastructure, employees, power generation and distribution throughout Portland, the Willamette Valley and the Oregon Cascade Range. Additional general images include streetcars and trains, street lighting, power line installation, Rose Festival floats, office buildings, car barns and bridges. Of particular note are dam building projects at Bull Run and along the Clackamas River (1910-1930), and early electric stations in Oregon City at Willamette Falls.
