Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing electric meters and phone system. Two desks can be seen, as well as a clock and ceiling light. A board on the far wall shows station and substations names. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing load dispatchers, which were first operated in 1912. The far desk holds numerous devices, and an “Oregon Life” calendar hangs on the wall. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing load dispatchers, which were first operated in 1912. The far desk holds numerous devices, including a telephone system. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing large white dispatch board with system stations and substations mapped. A white sink can be seen in the corner. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Interior photograph of room 621 in the Portland Electric Building, showing large white dispatch board with system stations and substations mapped. Building located at 621 Southwest Alder street in Portland.

Photograph showing the interior of the Hillsboro office for the Portland Electric Power Company (PEPCO). A large two-sided counter faces the front of the office, with several smaller desks in the center of the photograph.

Photograph showing the interior of the Hillsboro office for the Portland Electric Power Company (PEPCO). Several large appliances are displayed in the middle of the room, with a smaller display at the back. A counter and desk area can be seen in the background.

Photograph showing the exterior of the St. Johns office for the Portland Electric Power Company (PEPCO). Appliances can be seen in the window display.

Photograph showing the interior of the St. Johns office for the Portland Electric Power Company (PEPCO). A floor display shows large appliances with names such as “Thor,” “Hotpoint Electric Maid,” and “Westinghouse.” Paper decorations hang from the ceiling.

Photograph showing the interior of the St. Johns office for the Portland Electric Power Company (PEPCO). A counter display shows small appliances and housewares. Paper decorations hang from the ceiling, as well as large chandeliers.

Photograph showing a woman sitting at a desk, facing forward, while looking downward at a piece of paper. On the side of the negative is written "49-219." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-220).

Photograph showing a woman sitting at a desk, facing forward, while looking toward her right. On the side of the negative is written "49-220." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-219).

Photograph showing a large split level office space. On the right side of the frame, a stairway leads upwards towards a second level. On the left side, several empty desks can be seen, with name plates for "James Schardein" and "Paul W. Evitt." Written on the negative is "49-269."

Photograph showing two receptionists behind a wooden built-in desk with glass dividers. Behind the women is a large photograph of a dam structure with flowing water. Both of the women look downward at their desk. On the negative is written "49-271." (Image note: see related image PGE 49-52).

Photograph showing two receptionists working at desks in an office space. Both individuals are facing forward at their desks while looking downward. The woman towards the back of the image appears to be speaking on a telephone headset, while the front receptionists works on a typewriter. On the negative is written "49-272."

Photograph showing the front of a likely Portland General Electric field office building. In front of the building is a street with parked automobiles, and other businesses can be seen to either side. In the distance, two men can be seen at the top of a tall utility pole. (Image note: see likely related image PGE 49-305).

Photograph showing a woman sitting at a desk while using a typewriter. On the right side of the image are several chairs that appear to be a sitting area, and behind the woman is a phone and other office equipment. On the negative is written "49-87."

Photograph showing a man working while sitting at a desk in what appears to be an office. In front of him is a vase of flowers. In the background is a set of drawers, on top of which can be seen more flowers and a framed photograph of a woman. On the negative is written "49-88."

Photograph showing two men in suits standing in front of a desk area. The man on the right is facing forward and holding a watch in a case and is smiling. The other man is looking to his right at the first man, and is also smiling. In the background, two other men in suits can be seen, one of which is sitting next to a desk. Written on the negative is "50-380."

Photograph showing a man in a suit seated at a desk while using a telephone. Behind the man is another desk and a file cabinet. On the desk is a variety of papers and books. Written on the negative is "50-402."

Photograph showing a smiling woman standing next to a man, who is leaning downwards towards a desk and wearing a suit. A large clock is on the wall above the pair.

Photograph showing a man looking at an accounting machine, with the mechanism covers removed. Multiple conduits and a fan can be seen. A bar runs across the bottom of the frame, blocking some of the image.

Photograph showing a man and woman looking down at a large accounting machine in an office area. The woman is holding a punch card, and a sheet of long paper is visible in the machine.

Photograph showing five women sitting at individual card punch accounting machines. Each person has a pad holder to her left, and a visible punch card in the machine. Hanging coats can be seen in the background, as well as two large windows.