An aerial view showing the Willamette River in Oregon City, looking south. The Oregon City Arch Bridge crosses the Willamette River, to the west of Main Street. Willamette Falls, and a Portland General Electric dam and hydroelectric power plant can be seen on the river to the south of the bridge. Streets and houses in a grid pattern are on the east side of the river. Photographed with a K-25 camera (negative 3 of 14).
An aerial view showing the Willamette River in Oregon City, looking south. A dam can be seen at Willamette Falls, with a Portland General Electric hydroelectric power plant visible on the right side of the river. Roads are on either side of the river. Photographed with a K-25 camera (negative 2 of 14).
Photograph showing a man standing with construction debris during canal excavation for the Big Sandy Dam project (likely Marmot Dam). Large rock and pieces of wood can be seen throughout the image. In the background, other men can be seen next to a wooden wall. Written on the negative is “B.S.1.”
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Workers can be seen inside of a long wooden structure (flume?) while one can be seen at the top. On the right side of the frame is a loose hillside. Written on the image is B.S-35.”
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Multiple men can be seen standing on the wooden structure at the base of a loose hillside, while a wooden building and platform can be seen at the top of the frame. Written on the image is B.S-7.”
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Workers can be seen on the wooden structure, with flowing water at the right side of the image. In the background are several small wooden structures. Written on the image is “B.S. 32.”
Photograph showing the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam) spillway with flowing water, taken looking upriver. A wooden platform can be seen crossing the dam above the water. Written on the negative is “B.S. 47.”
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). Several men can be seen standing on the wooden structure at the center of the frame. In the background, a wooden bridge crosses the river, surrounded by trees. Written on the image is B.S-19.”
Photograph showing the spillway of the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam) while under construction. Works can be seen standing at the top of the structure, while several wooden buildings can be seen in the background. Written on the image is “B.S. 26.”
Photograph showing construction at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). In the foreground, two men stand on top of the wooden spillway structure, while other works can be seen in the background towards the hillside. Gravel and more wood can be seen towards the top of the hill. Written on the image is B.S-37.”
Photograph showing the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam) spillway with flowing water, taken looking upriver. A cement divider can be seen at the top of the spillway, in front of a small wooden structure and platform. Written on the negative is “B.S. 52.” (Image note: discoloration visible at right side of image).
Photograph showing a man kneeling at the top of the tunnel entrance at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). He is holding a labeled measuring stick that extends into the water below. (Image note: some discoloration at edges of negative).
Photograph showing construction of the tunnel at the Big Sandy Dam (likely the Marmot Dam). A man stands next to a machine next to the tunnel entrance, which is emitting a large plume of steam. Wood and gravel is visible throughout the image. Written on the negative is “B.S. 48.”
Photograph showing construction at the Little Sandy Dam. A wooden structure is visible at both sides of the flowing river, with men standing on top of the structure. In the background is a wooded hillside and small wooden structure. Written on the negative is “Progress L.S. Dam, Freshet Oct 3, 2911.” (Image note: edge of glass is broken, obscuring some text).
Photograph showing construction at the Little Sandy Dam. A wooden structure is visible at both sides of the flowing river, with men standing around at ground level. In the background is a wooded hillside and small wooden structure.
Photograph taken on railroad tracks, looking at tracks and a seated man in a small rail car. Wooden and gravel debris can be seen throughout the image, and a small wooden building can be seen at the left side of the frame on a hillside. Written on the negative is “0-338” and “July-3-1912.”
Photograph taken from a high angle showing a man in a hat and long jacket standing in a incomplete switch room. The floor is lined with metal mesh sheeting with pipes. Written on the negative is “E301-0-3420.”
Photograph taken from a side angle showing the incomplete powerhouse at the Little Sandy Dam. The building is surrounded by wooden scaffolding, with wood debris littering the ground. Works can be seen throughout the image. Written on the negative is “#23 Oct, 10. 1911.”
Photograph showing the interior of the powerhouse at the Little Sandy Dam, showing several generator units and a man standing near the center of the frame. Written on the side of the units if “Westinghouse.” Behind the generators, details of the industrial building can be seen. Written on the negative is “0352.”
Photograph showing the interior of the high tension switch room at the Little Sandy River Dam. Multiple electrical units and insulators can be seen throughout the photograph. Written on the negative is “0354.”
Photograph showing the exterior to power plant buildings at the Little Sandy Dam, seen in a wooded setting. Two large buildings can be seen on a hillside, each with large windows. The building near the left side of the frame also includes transformer infrastructure on its roof. Written on the negative is “0356.”
Photograph showing the incomplete interior of the powerhouse building at the Little Sandy Dam. Near the center of the frame, a man stands with folded arms looking towards the camera. Wooden scaffolding is visible throughout the image. In the background, a hillside of dirt and debris can be seen outside the building. Written on the negative is “E301-0-3405.” (Image note: discoloration visible at the right side of the frame).
Photograph taken from a high angle looking downward at the interior of the powerhouse at the Little Sandy Dam. Several generator units are visible, as well as a platform accessible via ladders. Several large windows can be seen on the far walls. On the side of the generator units is “Westinghouse.” Written on the negative is “0351.”
Photograph showing a man in work wear standing next to a generator unit at the Little Sandy Dam. Other units can be seen in the background of the image, while a raised platform with a ladder is behind the front unit. Written on the negative is “No 2 unit, 1-29-12, Bull Run Ore. (47).
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 exterior damage one day after the 1908 wreck at the Cazadero Dam/Station G due to equipment malfunction. Broken windows and a damaged roofing are visible. Water flows out of pipes in the bottom of the building over the water.
Photograph showing interior damage one day after the 1908 wreck at the Cazadero Dam/Station G due to equipment malfunction. The floor is littered with debris, and a piece of a generator is visible on the left side of the frame. Windows and roofing materials show extensive damage.