Bull Run, Inside governor and generator devices
- OrgLot151_PGE15-188
- Item
- 1912?
Interior image of Station O room with governor and generator devices.
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Bull Run, Inside governor and generator devices
Interior image of Station O room with governor and generator devices.
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, high tension switch room 57,000
Photograph showing the interior of the high tension switch room at the Little Sandy River Dam. Multiple electrical units and insulators can be seen throughout the photograph. Written on the negative is “0354.”
Bull Run, Little Sandy Dam, powerhouse interior
Photograph taken from a high angle looking downward at the interior of the powerhouse at the Little Sandy Dam. Several generator units are visible, as well as a platform accessible via ladders. Several large windows can be seen on the far walls. On the side of the generator units is “Westinghouse.” Written on the negative is “0351.”
Cazadero Dam, powerhouse interior
Photograph showing the interior of Station G at the Cazadero Dam showing the generator units and building structure. Several large windows an be seen on the left side of the frame, and a man can be seen in the background near the top.
Interior of powerhouse at Oak Grove Dam
Photograph showing the interior of the powerhouse at the Oak Grove Dam on the Clackamas River. Two large electrical units can be seen, with upper walkways. The building is a large industrial space with tall windows. Written on the negative is "49-293."
Man with electrical generator at Oak Grove Dam
Photograph showing a man facing towards a large electrical generator at the Oak Grove Dam. On his right is a stairway leading to the upper level of the generator, which is in a large industrial powerhouse building. Written on the negative is "49-291."
Oak Grove Project construction
Photograph of Oak Grove Dam showing second intake unit generator and five employees in work clothing. Four of the individuals are standing below ground inside the machinery, while one stands further back at ground level. The building in industrial, with large windows on all visible walls. In the background is another generator unit.
Oak Grove Project construction
Photograph of Oak Grove Dam showing second intake unit generator and five employees in work clothing standing inside the machinery. The building in industrial, with large windows on all visible walls.
Oak Grove Project construction, second unit wheel base
Photograph, taken from a high angle, showing three men looking at the camera in a large wheel base. Two of the men are standing at the center, and one is sitting casually at the side. The standing men appear to be using a surveying tool on a tripod.
Photograph of interior of Station P at Oak Grove project showing two pieces of large round (generator?) equipment. The building is industrial with large windows on visible walls.
Photograph of interior of Station P at Oak Grove project showing generator equipment from Pelton Motor Wheel Company. The building is industrial with large windows on visible walls.
Photograph showing large machinery at Oak grove unit number 1 inside an industrial building. A man in dark hat and coat walks in front.
Portland General Electric Photograph Collection
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.
Portland General Electric Company
Photograph taken from the side showing water cascading over the River Mill Dam. Across the water, the powerhouse for Station M can be seen.
Photograph of the River Mill Dam powerhouse taken from a high angle, looking downwards. In the background, the dam structure and transmission lines can be seen.
Photograph taken from a bridge and looking downriver at the River Mill Dam and powerhouse. The Dam structure can be seen on the left, with the powerhouse building on the right.
River Mill Dam, governor test #3
Photograph from the interior of Station M at the River Mill Dam showing governor #3 during a test. On the device is written “The Lombard Governor Co.”
Photograph of the interior of the River Mill Dam (Station M) showing heavy head gate machinery. Several rows of large gears are visible, and large windows can be seen on all walls.
Photograph of the River Mill Dam, showing recently cut trees and possibly dam structure under construction. Water can be seen at the front of the frame.
River Mill Dam, powerhouse interior
Photograph of the interior of the River Mill Dam (Station M) showing generator machinery. Written on the side of the front unit is “General Electric Company.” Three people can be seen in the photo, two of which are looking at the camera.
Photograph taken from a side angle of the River Mill Dam and powerhouse, showing exterior of building and view of dam structure. Water from the Clackamas River can be seen moving over the dam, and trees and transmission lines are visible in the distance.
Photograph of River Mill Dam looking upstream. The powerhouse can be seen to the right of the large dam structure, with a smaller wooden building to the front. In the background, a distant railroad bridge can be seen.
Photograph of rotary convert machinery in unidentified location.
Station G, Cazadero power station units
Photograph showing the interior of the Cazadero power station at Station G, with the first three generating units. Large rounded windows can be seen on the right side of the high peaked room, and on the side of the generators is written “Allis Chalmers Company.”
Photograph showing the exterior of the River Mill Dam powerhouse, likely shortly after construction. Loose hillsides can be seen to the left and right of the building, with transmission lines throughout (image note: corner of glass negative is broken and missing).
Test report on reconstruction of rotary converts
Photograph of large rotary converts at unidentified location. Several other large pieces of machinery can be seen in the background.