Photograph showing the corner of SW 7th Ave (Broadway) and SW Washington St. Utility poles and wires are visible throughout the image, and the Electric Building (621 SW Alder Street) can be seen in the background. The caption on the image reads “Corner of 7th and Washington before wires were placed underground, electric building in background.” (Image note: slight damage to bottom right corner of negative).
Photograph taken from a high angle showing an icy city scene, with large icicles hanging from a utility pole in the foreground. Two churches can be seen in the distance. The church on the right is likely the Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Northeast Portland.
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).
Photograph showing two men standing next to a utility pole tower with insulators visible at the top. One man is wearing a suit and bowlers hat, while the other wears a long jacket, a hat, with tall boots and a pipe. Written on the negative is “Tower. Bull Run. 2-26-12 (69).
Photograph of Bull Run powerhouse, with two buildings. The river is visible on the right side at the bottom of the building. Trees and transmission lines are visible in the distance.
Photograph showing damaged utility poles. Snow and ice are visible on the ground and on the poles and electric lines. Several wooden buildings are visible in the background.
Photograph showing snow and ice on several damaged utility poles and electric lines, with a wooden building visible in the background. Tangled electric lines can be seen trailing towards the ground on the right side of the image.
Photograph showing a Grand Avenue with a layer of snow and ice. Damaged utility poles and electric lines can be seen on the ground near the center of the frame. A truck and a group of people are gathered around the damaged pole, with other people visible further down the street. Above, numerous overlapping electric lines can be seen.
Photograph showing a Grand Avenue with a layer of snow and ice. Damaged utility poles and electric lines can be seen on the ground, with a truck and group of people behind. Above the street, numerous layers of electric lines are visible.
Photograph taken from ground level showing damaged utility poles with snow and ice. Several buildings with snow and icicles can be seen in the background, with a person walking through the snow on a road.
Photograph showing a house, utility poles, and electric lines with snow and ice. The right utility pole is leaning, and several ice-covered electric lines can be seen on the ground. Snow laden trees are visible in the background.
Photograph taken from ground level showing damaged utility poles with snow and ice. On the left side is a brick building (part of the PGE Tabor substation), and a house with icicles hanging from its roof. Trees and houses can be seen in the distance on the right side of the image.
Photograph showing a Grand Avenue with a layer of snow and ice. Damaged utility poles and electric lines can be seen in the center of the street, as well as the right side of the frame next to a decorative railing. Buildings with advertisements can be seen to either side of the street.
Photograph showing a street with snow and ice, lined with numerous utility poles and electric lines. A horse and cart can be seen on the street in the distance, as well as snow laden buildings and trees.
Photograph showing a group of people with a street car after a snow fall. The people are using tools and shovels to clear snow around the street car train, which is attached to an electric line above. On the side of the train is “P.R.L & P. Co.” Ice laden electric lines can be seen above and around the train, with buildings visible in the background.
Photograph taken from ground level showing damaged utility poles with snow and ice. In the background, on the left side of the frame, is a wooden building with “Drugs and Stationary” and “Tom Graham – Pharmacist” written on the side (now at 6031 Southeast Stark Street). Also visible is the Brubaker, Normandin, and Co. Mt. Tabor Store.
Photograph showing a Grand Avenue with a layer of snow and ice. Damaged utility poles and electric lines can be seen on the ground and next to the decorative railing lining the street. In the distance, people and automobiles are visible on the street.
Photograph showing houses, utility poles, and electric lines with snow and ice. A tall wooden building with a windmill can be seen on the right side of the frame, with “Powers Furniture” painted on the side. A woman walks away from the camera in the street, and ice laden damaged electric lines are visible at either side.
Photograph of Kendall station, Springwater Division, on 82nd Street. Viewed from between two railroad tracks, the small wooden station building with “Kendall” sign is next to a road and a large transmission line. The name “Geo. Smith Grocer” is written on the side of the larger building.
Photograph of train car #1359, Standard Gauge Paye Motor Car, partway under a building facade. Multiple electric lines pass overhead. “Sellwood” is displayed at front of train.
Photograph of train car with “Willamette Valley Railway Company” painted on side. Several tracks can be seen around the train, as well as wooden poles and power lines. In the distant background, two automobiles are visible, as well as two wood structures next to a dirt road.
Power lines line the street outside of the Northwestern Electric Company building on N. Albina Street. Large grain elevators are at the end of the street, with the words “Santa Cruz” painted on one. Taken November 23, 1938.
Power lines line the street outside of the Northwestern Electric Company building on N. Albina between Loring and River Streets. A large grid of power lines to the left of the building.
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."
Photograph showing workers building a transmission tower, taken from ground level. One man can be seen at the top of the metal structure. Next to him, ceramic insulators can be seen attached to ropes. On the negative is written "49-59."