Photograph showing a man (Alex Komolofske) wearing a dirtied work jumper standing next to a wheeled generator vehicle. A "PGE" logo is attached to the generator, with "Onan Electric Plant" painted on the side.
Photograph showing a building and a dirt parking lot with three Portland General Electric utility trucks and two automobiles. On the right side of the frame is a man on a ladder in front of two other utility trucks. (Image note: see related image PGE 51-793).
Photograph showing three men with a lumber carrier on a railroad track. Th men are looking at the camera and standing on the railroad car, which is loaded with planks of cut wood. In the background are piles of dirt and lumber. Written on the negative is “0258.”
Photograph showing men in work wear standing next to a large Y shape penstock. The metal penstock is seated on long pieces of wood with visible writing on different sections. A railroad track can be seen crossing through the front of the frame.
Photograph showing workers on a barge standing in front of two large spools of cable. The cable can be seen extending into the water while the workers look on. In the background is a crane and a building on the barge with "Willamette Tug & Barge Co" written on it. Likely the Willamette River. (Image note: unidentified location, possibly Oregon City).
Photograph taken from a high side angle, showing a low barge with a crane, large spools of cable, and people. On the Right side of the frame, a tug boat can be seen behind the barge. On a sign next to the cable is written "Cable Crossing 13,000 Volts PGE Co" and "13,000 Volt Submarine Cable Okonite." Also visible is a "Willamette Tug & Barge Co" sign. In the background are forested hills, with some buildings, with an industrial area visible near the shore. Visible body of water is likely the Willamette River. Written on the negative is "50-645." (Image note: unidentified location, possibly Oregon City).
Photograph showing employees with street car in front of the East Ankeny car barn. Written on the building is “PRL & P Co.” (Portland Rail Light & Power Company). Several men sit on the roof of the train, while others line up in the windows and in front. A wooden water tower can be seen in the background. Photograph is a reproduction of a framed image (frame is clearly visible).
Photograph showing a group of men standing next to a street looking at the camera. All the men wear rounded hats, dirtied work clothing, and are standing behind a utility vehicle. In the background are businesses, including "La Salle Cafe." Written on the negative is "49-273." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-274, PGE 49-275).
Photograph showing four men working on electrical utilities while wearing matching bowler hats. All of the men look towards different directions, and are surrounded by multiple layers of conduits. Written on the negative is "49-275." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-273, PGE 49-274).
Photograph showing four men working on electrical utilities while wearing matching bowler hats. The two furthest individuals are holding an object while two others look on. The man closest to the front of the frame is holding a folding measuring tape. Surrounding the group are multiple conduits. Written on the negative is "49-274." (Image note: see related images PGE 49-273, PGE 49-275).
Photograph showing a group of people standing on a sidewalk while watching utility workers install a street light at the top of a utility pole. Several individuals in the group are looking upward, while others look towards an adolescent walking a bike on the sidewalk. Houses can be seen in the background (north side of Northeast Glisan Street looking towards Northeast 41st Avenue).
Photograph showing workers with a large spool on cable, which is attached to a steel cable extending towards the top of the frame. The spool is on a barge, which is likely on the Willamette River, with an industrial area and forested hills visible along the shoreline. Written on the negative is "50-642." (Image note: unidentified location, possibly Oregon City area).
Photograph showing two men at the top of a wooden utility pole with hard hats, harnesses and tools. They are both facing towards the pole, with trees and buildings visible in the background. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph looking upward, showing a man on a wooden utility pole. He is facing towards the pole with both hands visible, and is looking downwards towards the camera. Electric lines, insulators, and other utility equipment is visible on the poles. Written on the negative is "53-116."
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."
Photograph showing two linemen working on a wooden utility pole, with harnesses, buckets and tools. The man closest to the camera is facing towards the pole and looking down towards the ground. Another lineman is visible in the background, also on a wooden utility pole. Electric lines and utility poles are visible throughout the image, with houses and trees in the background. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph showing two linemen working at the top of a wooden utility pole. They are both wearing hard hats and harnesses, and are looking downwards towards the ground. Below is a street with automobiles and buildings, with trees visible in the distance. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph looking downward, showing a man next to a layout of tools and gear arranged on the floor. The gear includes gloves, rope, a harness, and several other long implements. A decorative carpet is visible under the fabric on which the tools lay. Written on the negative is "53-116."
Photograph showing a lineman working at the top of a wooden utility pole. He is attached to the pole via a waist strap with his face turned towards the camera. Several groups of ceramic insulators can be seen at the top of the pole. Written on the negative is "50-541."
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."
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 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 workers cutting through a dirt hill for the Mt. Hood Railway. The two men wearing suspenders and hats stand facing the hill, with tools laying on the ground.
Photograph showing a man climbing a wooden utility pole as snow blankets the scene. On the right side of the frame is a utility truck with a "PGE" logo painted on the door, and in the distance, more houses can be seen further below. Written on the negative is "50-322."
Photograph showing a man climbing a utility pole in the snow at night. Broken branches can be seen throughout the scene, and a house is visible in the background. Written on the negative "50-340."
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."
Photograph looking upward showing a man standing in a cherry picker basket. The arm of the mechanism is visible on the left side of the frame, and electric lines and a utility pole is visible. (Image note: location is at 1362 NW Naito Pkwy).