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Worker at substation

Photograph showing a man standing in front of a utility substation. The man is wearing overalls and a coat, and is looking down at a large piece of paper. Behind the individual, several large electrical units can be seen, as well as buildings and utility poles. In the foreground, a horizontal wooden utility pole can be seen. On the negative is written "49-34."

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.

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).

Utility lines at corner of SW 7th and SW Washington

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).

Utility line work along street

Photograph showing street with utility poles and workers. Rolls of cable can be seen on wheeled trailers, with other cable attached to the top of a utility pole visible at the center of the frame. Houses and open field at can seen at either side of the street. On a sign next to the street is "Enquist Way." Written on the negative is "51-782." (Image note: see related image PGE 51-783).

Unidentified substation

Photograph showing a substation, including "PGE" written on a round sign. Metal framework and utility lines can be seen behind a closed metal fence. On the negative is written "49-36." (Image note: likely same substation shown in PGE 49-34).

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).

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."

Timothy Lake, early water release

Photograph showing Timothy Lake early in the water release process. Lower parts of the lake are covered in water, with new dirt and cut stumps visible at higher levels. A utility pole and three bulldozer machines can be seen above the water along the shoreline. In the distance is a dense forest starting at the edge of the new lake.

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.

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 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.

Silver thaw, East 80th Avenue and Foster

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.

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