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Snow and ice in west Portland

People standing next to a fallen utility pole in west Portland, after a winter ice storm. The pole is leaning downward towards ice-coated trees. Two utility vehicles are parked in the snow on a road (negative 6 of 14).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Utility truck

Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a Portland General Electric utility truck, with a man in the drivers seat. Attached to the back of the vehicle is a raised pulley system, possibly for use with utility poles. In the background, a forested hillside is visible (Image note: see related images PGE 49-31, PGE 49-32, PGE 49-54, and PGE 49-93).

PGE building and men on utility pole

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).

Amity street scene

Photograph showing a street in Amity, Oregon (now Oregon 99 West, looking north), with trees being cut along the side of a paved road. In the distance, wood and brick buildings can be seen, with written signs for "Amity Food Market" and "Texaco Gas." Next to one of the cut trees, a laborer and a man in a suit can be seen looking at the camera, and another man can be seen in the far tree. On the negative is written "49-44."

Tree cutting in Amity, Oregon

Photograph showing a street in Amity, Oregon (now Oregon 99 West, looking north), with trees being cut along the side of a paved road. In the distance, wood and brick buildings can be seen, with a written sign for "Amity Food Market." Two men can be seen in the tree. On the negative is written "49-83."

Men pushing wooden utility pole

Photograph showing three men rolling a wooden utility pole along other pieces of wood. Behind the group, a man in a hat and thick gloves points with his left hand. A utility truck with "PGE" written on the drivers side door is parked, with the driver looking out the open window. On the negative is written "49-93." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-30, PGE 49-31, PGE 49-32, and PGE 49-54).

Man working with utility pole

Photograph showing a man in overalls working on a leaning wooden utility pole. He is facing towards the pole, and is holding the handle of a tool which is attached to the base of the wood, which is sitting above a hole. The pole appears to be connected to a pole utility truck visible on the left side of the frame. On the negative is written "50-429."

Pole truck with man on platform

Photograph taken from a side angle showing a pole truck with an attached platform holding a lineman. The man is looking up towards a utility pole to his right. At the base of the pole, a child holding a bicycle and facing towards the camera can be seen. Written on the negative is "50-473."

Man moving utility pole

Photograph showing a man using a clawed tool to adjust the base of a wooden utility pole. He is facing towards the pole, and is slightly bent at the waist as he holds the handle of the tool. Behind him is an open area of grass and trees. Written on the negative is "50-484."

Linemen working on utility pole

Photograph showing two linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole. They are both attached to the pole via harnesses and belts, and are facing towards the pole. The man on the right is leaning down towards an electric line and has a cigarette in his mouth. Written on the negative is "51-685."

Line Department, lineman on utility pole

Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a lineman at the top of a utility pole with a hard hat, harness, and tools. He is facing towards the pole, has a cigarette in his mouth, and is using a screwdriver in his right hand. Trees and a building can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is "53-116."

Utility workers installing 2000th Portland streetlight, at Northeast 43rd Avenue and Northeast Glisan Street

Photograph showing the north side of Northeast Glisan Street looking towards Northeast 43rd Avenue. Two utility workers install a light at the top of a wooden utility pole, while a group of people watch from the ground. Houses, automobiles and other utility poles and electric lies can be seen in the frame.

Silver thaw, Grand Avenue

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.

Two men at top of utility pole

Photograph showing two men at the top of a tall utility pole. Both men are looking at the camera, and brick buildings and utility lines can be seen throughout the frame. Written on the negative is "49-305." (Image note: see likely related image PGE 49-306).

Pole truck with utility pole

Photograph taken from a side angle, showing a man working in front of a pole truck with an attached wooden utility pole. The man is facing towards the pole and is holding a handled tool. He is working in an open field area, with trees and electric lines visible in the background. Written on the negative "50-472."

Man standing on pole truck platform

Photograph taken from a side angle showing a lineman standing on a tilted platform attached to a pole truck. His head is turned towards his left looking back towards the truck, and an industrial building with large windows can be seen in the background. Written on the negative is "50-474."

Industrial yard with electric lines

Photograph showing an industrial area with buildings, trains, and electric lines. In the middle of the frame, a dirt road can be seen curving to the right around a large pile of dirt. The utility poles feature multi-tier electric lines throughout the frame. Written on the negative is "50-507."

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