Fire fighters spraying water on soldering debris after a fire at the Albina Shingle Company in Portland. A badly burned utility pole can be seen in front of the group. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, May 2, 1946 (negative 3 of 7).
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).
Photograph showing an unidentified snow-covered street in a residential area. The street makes a U-shaped curve going uphill. Utility poles, trees, and other plantings border the street in the center of the U. Houses are partially visible in the background. This photograph may be related to image Nos. 371N5866 and 371N5868. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.
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 of a pole truck hauling wooden utility poles. One individuals sits in the driver seal of the vehicle, while another sits on top of the logs at the back. Two wooden houses are next to the street, behind which an open work yard can be seen. Likely located in Portland.
Photograph of a pole derrick being used to hoist utility poles. Two men stand to the right of the derrick while looking at the camera, and a third can be seen next to a horse behind the poles. A railroad track runs along the side side of the frame.
Photograph of a horse-drawn pole derrick with seated man. A hat sits next to the man, who looks at the camera. Railroad tracks cross the frame, and a wooden building can be seen 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 damaged utility poles. Snow and ice are visible on the ground and on the poles and electric lines. A brick building is visible on the right side of the frame (possibly the East Tabor Substation at 433 SE 60th Ave). A two story wooden building can also be seen.
Photograph taken at NE 90th Ave. and Glisan St. showing a recently constructed “Villa Avenue” bridge (which has been been removed). Across the dirt road, wooden structures can be seen in the distance.
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 showing two linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole, most likely in Portland. Both men have feet attached to the side of the pole, and appear to be wearing safety harnesses. Several ropes hang to the ground from the men. On the left side of the frame is a building, and the tops of cars can be seen at the bottom. On the negative is written "49-108."
Photograph showing a utility pole and small wooden house structure in a forested area. On the right side, an automobile can be seen. Cute wooden logs are on the ground in front of the building.
Photograph showing a group of linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole on a residential street, most likely in Portland. At the base of the pole are several other men in overalls and a utility truck. On the negative is written "49-134."
Photograph of a man in a suit standing next to a wooden utility pole at night. The man is holding a metal lever and smiling. Written on the side of the negative is "49-151."
Photograph showing a utility pole and small wooden structure in a forested area. Cut logs can be seen in front of the building, with forested hills in the background.