C. F. Johnson City Engineering Photographs
The photographs in this collection were compiled by former city engineer C. F. Johnson. The photographs span the 1960s through the 1980s and depict municipal improvement projects and City of Richmond employees.
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Arthur M. Powers, Jasper D. Sullivan, Richard C. …
1966-06-06
Arthur M. Powers, Jasper D. Sullivan, Richard C. Dawson, Warren G. Crawford, and Winfrey A. Walton presenting a plaque. On Verso: "CR-66-156. Left to…
Barbed Wire Fence and Dirt Pathway
1985-07
Side view of water, gravel, and dirt pathway. A barbed wire fence can be seen off to the side. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independe…
Bulldozer on a Dirt and Gravel Road
1985-07
Bulldozer labelled "MF" on a gravel road. Trees and powerlines can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent…
Canal of Water in Between Wooded Area
1984-07
Basin of water running through a forested area. Urban parks; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond P…
Cargo Train Driving Down Railroad Tracks
1985-07
Train driving down the railroad tracks. Trains--Railway operation This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundat…
Cargo Train Driving Down Train Tracks
1985-07
Cargo train driving down train tracks. Construction trucks and equipment are parked in the gravel that is next to the train tracks. Municipal impro…
Chessie System Train Driving Down Train Tracks
1985-07
Construction trucks parked in the gravel slope next to a moving Chessie System train. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)-…
City Reservoir 1970
1970-03-16
On Verso: "City res." Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundation in January 2024.
Clearing Out Gravel and Dirt Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Crane clearing out gravel and dirt from an area next to train tracks. The debris is being put into another construction vehicle for hauling. Municip…
Close Up of Individual Driving Work Truck
1985-07
Close-up of an individual driving a work truck, a "W S" label is seen on the side of the truck. Municipal improvement This item was donated to Rich…
Close-up of Gravel Slope Near Train Tracks
1985-07
Close-up of gravel near train tracks.The city skyline can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--…
Construction Equipment and Concrete Cylinders in …
1983-06-03
Six tubes sitting in a creek. A work truck is parked next to the creek and tubes. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item was donated…
Construction of Byrd Park Reservoir Cover
1970-11-05
On Verso: "Novermber 1970. Phase construction. Byrd park reservoir cover." Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library b…
Construction of Railroad Along the James River
1985-07
Railroad construction near Pump House Park. A Kershaw crane is seen next to one of the two train tracks in the image. Municipal improvement; Railroa…
Construction of Train Tracks Above the James River
1985-07
Stagnant water near railroad. Train tracks and several individuals in hard hats can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Railroads Thi…
Construction on Train Tracks Near James River
1985-07
Two parallel train tracks with a crane and powerlines in the background. Municipal improvement; Railroads This item was donated to Richmond Public …
Construction Signs Next to Uncovered Underground …
1984-06
Underground pipes cleared of dirt and debris. Several orange and white constrcution signs line the side. Public utilities buildings can be seen in th…
Construction Trucks Parked at the Bottom on a Slo…
1985-07
Work truck parked at the bottom of a slope near railroad tracks. Richmond city skyline and power lines can be seen in the background. Municipal impr…
Construction Trucks Parked Next to Train Tracks a…
1985-07
Gravel and dirt slope near train tracks. Two work trucks can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement, Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)…
Construction Vehicle Laying Gravel Down Near Trai…
1985-07
Work truck hauling and laying down gravel. Train tracks are seen off to the side. Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Li…
Construction Vehicle Laying Gravel Next Train Tra…
1985-07
Work truck hauling and laying down gravel. Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundati…
Construction Vehicles Moving Gravel at Constructi…
1985-07
Komatsu excavator moving gravel at construction site. There is a crane also scooping up gravel and another construction truck parked behind the crane…
Construction Work on Train Tracks
1985-07
Arctic crane on top of train tracks. Municipal improvement; Railroads This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Fou…
Construction Work Trucks Parked Next to Train Tra…
1985-07
Construction vehicles next to train tracks. Several brick houses can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independ…