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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Curved Pipe Covered Halfway in Gravel
1983-06-06
Pipe with two metal beams extending out from the center. Brick building in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-205" Municipal improvement This item wa…
Cutting Jim Drinnons Retirement Cake
1980-05-30
Cutting the cake at Jim Drinnons retirement party. On Verso: "Jim Drinnon retirement ceremony. May 30, 1980" Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and emp…
Department of Public Utilities Workers Walking Ar…
1983-06-03
Large pipe with two blocks of wood underneath. Individual climibg a ladder in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item…
Director Lordley Presenting Waverly R. Franck wit…
1964-04-22
On Verso: "Waverly, R. Franck. H.E. Lordley." Award presentations--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Histo…
Equipment to Monitor pH at Trafford Pumping Stati…
1971-07-21
On Verso: "A-3 Trafford pumping station. pH equipment." Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Fo…
Five Mile Locks Barricade Removed - 1964
1964-01-30
On Verso: "Primary controllers & transformers 30-T-5 & spare trafford substation" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Li…
Five Mile Locks Barricade Removed - 1965
1964-01-30
On Verso: "Control Panel 30-T-5 & spare trafford substation" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic…
Forest C. Eubank's Retirement Party 1984
1984-01-31
Group photo at Forest C. Eubanks retirement party. On Verso: "CR-84-301. Forest C. Eubank retirement 11/31/84." Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and …
Four Richmond Employees Standing Together and Hol…
1974-03-29
Four Richmond employees standing together. Two individuals are holding pieces of paper and a city policy sign can be seen in the background. Award p…
General Electric Control Pump Inside of Public Ut…
1970-06-11
Large General Electric Control Pump. On Verso: "CR-70-62" Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Rich…
Gravel and Metal Beams at Construction Site
1983-06-06
Double ended pipe in front of gravel with two metal beams extending from the center. On Verso: "CR-83-205" Municipal improvement This item was dona…
Gravel Covered Pipe at Construction Site
1983-06-06
Pipe submerged in gravel with two metal beams extending out the center of the pipe. On Verso: "CR-83-205" Municipal improvement This item was donat…
Gravel, Metal, and Asphalt Rubble at Construction…
1983-06-06
Pipe submerged in gravel with two metal beams extending out from the center. Ladder and striped caution signs in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-205…
Grey Machines Lined Up in the Richmond Water Trea…
1986-10
Six grey machines are lined up in a row. There are yellow pipes and funnels coming out the top of the machines. Municipal buildings This item was …
Group Presenting an Individual with a Retirement …
1978-09-29
Group photo of a man being given a retirement certificate. Present with bow on table. On Verso: "CR-78-112-A" Award presentations--Virginia--Richmon…
Hollywood Electric Plant Pumping Station Machinery
1969-06-04
Interior view of pumping station. Several open windows are cracked open in the background. On Verso: "Pumping station - Hollywood electric plant" Mu…
Individual Adjusting the Flow Meter
1971-08-13
Individuals adjusting the water flow meter at Pump House. On Verso: "CR-71-101" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Libr…
Individual Recording Data from the Flow Meter
1971-08-13
An individual wearing glasses is recording data from the water flow meter at Pump House. On Verso: "CR-71-101" Municipal improvement This item was …
Indoor Substation at Water Purification Plant
1967-03-20
On Verso: "Filtration plant: Indoor substation showing area for new switch" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library …
Inside of Chlorine Analyzer at Colombus Pumping S…
1971-07-21
On Verso: "A-6 Colombus pumping station. Inside of chlorine analyzer" Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Histor…
Inside of Pump House Pumping Station
1969-06-04
Pumping station building on Pump House Dr. On Verso: "Pumping station - Pump House Dr." Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Publi…
Inside Pumping Station at Hollywood Plant
1969-06-04
On Verso: "Pumping station - Hollywood electric plant" Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmon…
Interior of Columbus Station
On Verso: "Columbus station: Interior view" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundat…
Interior of Richmond Public Utilities Building
1986-10
Interior of Richmond public utilities building. The walls are tiled and the door to the side is open, letting in light. Municipal buildings This i…