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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Metal Pipe Flowing Over a Basin of Water Near the…
Side view of public utilities pipe flowing over a basin of water near the James River Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public…
Metal Pipe Flowing Over Water Basin into a Brick …
Front view of the metal pipe that is flowing into the brick building accross from it. The James River sits behind the brick building. Municipal bui…
New Transformers Installed at the Water Filtratio…
1967-05-26
New 833 KVA transformer installed at outdoor substation. On Verso: "Filteration plant: Outdoor substation - new 833 KVA transformer" Municipal impro…
Outside View of Westhampton Pumping Station
1971-03-31
On Verso: "Westhampton Pumping Station" Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundation in…
Pumping Station in Church Hill
1971-03-31
On Verso: "Churchill pumping station" Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundation in J…
Railroad Tracks and Buildings Next to the James R…
1985-07
Street view of the railroad by the James River. The James River Bridge can be seen in the background along with a misty city skyline. Municipal imp…
Railroad Tracks Leading into Richmond City.
1985-07
Railroad tracks running parallel to a large concrete pipe. The James River Railway Bridge can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Vir…
Rectangular Structure in Woods with Attached Stai…
1984-07
Tall rectangular structure in the woods with steps leading up to the top. Urban parks; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item…
Retirement Party for Jim Drinnon
1980-05-30
On Verso: "Jim Drinnon retirement ceremony. May 30, 1980" Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and employees – Retirement This item was donated to Richm…
Richmond City Employee Recieving a Stack of Money…
1972-08-29
Individual outside of untility building recieving a handshake and money. Several other people pose in the background of the photo. On Verso: "Pumping…
Richmond City Employees Recieving Award Plaques
1965-04-13
On Verso: "Award plaque" Award presentations--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundati…
Side View of Columbus Station After the Beautific…
1967-05-26
On Verso: "Columbus station: After beautifucation project" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic R…
Sidewalk View of metal Pipe Flowing into the Jame…
View from sidewalk of the metal pipe that flows into the James River. The pipe attaches to the brick bulding accross from it. Power lines and skyscra…
Start of Construction on Columbus Station Beautif…
1967-03-20
Beginning of beautification project on Columbus station. On Verso: "Columbus station: Beginning of beautification" Municipal improvement This item …
Train Tracks Next to Basin of Water
1985-07
Water Basin next to train tracks. The top of a long building can be seen behind the train tracks. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Indepen…
Train Tracks Next to James River Railway Bridge
1985-07
Close-up of train tracks near the James River Railway Bridge. Some of the richmond city skyline can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement…
Water Canal Area Near Train Tracks and the James …
1985-07
Basin separating train tracks from the James River. The James River Railway Bridge can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--…
Water Filtration System Pipe from Inside the Bric…
View of metal pipe from the inside of the brick building accross from it. Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by …
Water Flooding Asphalt Near Byrd Park
1985-11
Water flooding asphalt road near Byrd Park and Pump House Park. Two large white buildings can be seen in the background. Virginia--Richmond (Indepe…
Water Flowing into the Drain Near Richmond's Wate…
1985-11-09
Water flooded on asphalt road near public utilities building. The water is flowing into the drain. Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond …
Award Being Presented to Mr. Kennedy by City Mana…
1965-04-08
On Verso: "Left to right - City manager Edwards, Mr. Kennedy (safety council) and Director Lordley." Award presentations--Virginia--Richmond This i…
Back of Chlorine Analyzer at Colombus Pumping Sta…
1971-07-21
On Verso: "A-7 Colombus pumping station. Back of chlorine analyzer" Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic…
Back of Large Pointed Rock at Construction Site
1983-06-03
Large pointed rock formation with "authorized personnel only" sign in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item was don…
Basement Area of Public Utilities Building
1983-06-03
Brick basement of water purification plant. Several metal pipes and beams hang from the wall. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item…