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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Interior of Richmond's Water Treatment Plant.
1986-10
Inside of the Richmond water treatment plant. Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Founda…
Interior of Water Pump Tank
Inside of a tank that is a part of a Richmond public utilities water pump. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond …
Interior Part of Richmond's Water Treatment Plant…
1986-10
Inside of Richmonda water treatment plant. A large pipe flows to the outside. Other machinery can be seen in the background. Municipal buildings T…
Jim Drinnon Recieving a Card from an Individual w…
1980-05-30
Jim Drinnon shaking hands and recieving a card from a fellow employee. On Verso: "Jim Drinnon retirement ceremony. May 30, 1980" Award presentations…
Large Exposed Pipe at Construction Site
1983-06-03
Large curved pipe with several thinner pipes above it. Inidivudal standing in background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item was…
Large Exposed Underground Pipe at Construction Si…
1983-06-03
Pipe with bulldozer in the background. Three people standing on ledge in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item was …
Large Group at Ramon E. Tucker Sr. Retirement Par…
1980-06-27
On Verso: "Ramon E. Tucker, Sr. Retirement Party 6/27/80." Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and employees – Retirement This item was donated to Rich…
Large Pipe Leak at Department of Public Utilities…
1983-06-03
Individual in a hard hat looking down on a pipe that is leaking water. Another individual with a hard hat and goggles is working near the pipe. On Ve…
Large Pipe Leaking Water in the Rubble at Constru…
1983-06-03
Opening of large pipe with several thinner pipes above it. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Lib…
Large Pipe on Top of Gravel Submerged in Water
1983-06-03
Pipe partially submerged in water. Gravel and bricks are also submerged in water. Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Li…
Letter Written to Brick Rider from the Department…
1972-09-08
Letter from the City of Richmond Chief Utility Engineer, C. F. Johnson to Brick Rider. Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and employees This item was …
Link Belt Crane Near Collapsed Bricks at Construc…
1983-06-03
Gravel and bricks piled up in construction zone. A link belt crane can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement This item was donated to Ri…
Loose Stones, Gravel, and Dirt in Front of Stone …
1985-07
View of stone wall. Stones, water, and dirt are on the ground in front of the wall. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--R…
Machinery at the Richmond Water Treatment Facility
1986-10
Close-up of machinery at Richmond's water treatment facility. Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic…
Meter Panels at the Trafford Station (View 1)
1971-04-06
On Verso: "CR-71-47. Metering panel at trafford station." Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond …
Meter Panels at the Trafford Station (View 2)
1971-04-06
On Verso: "CR-71-47. Metering panel at trafford station." Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond …
Meters and Controls in the Trafford Station Opera…
1968-08-27
On Verso: "Metering & controls in operator's room at trafford station" Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Histo…
New Fountain Flashers Installed at Byrd Park (Vie…
1969-06-04
On Verso: "New fountain flasher. Ground pit of Byrd Park Foundation light controller showing cam operated mercury switches and magnetic contractors. …
New Fountain Flashers Installed at Byrd Park (Vie…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "New fountain flasher. Ground pit of Byrd Park Foundation light controller showing cam operated mercury switches and magnetic contractors. …
New R-6 Pump Installed at Pumping Station
1971-07-14
On Verso: ""R-6" pump installation showing "R-5" in the background. "R-6" replaced an identical pump to "R-5"" Municipal buildings This item was do…
New Street Lighting Transformers Installed at the…
1970-11-03
On Verso: "New Westinghouse constant current street lighting transformers at Hollywood Plant showing overhead high volume aluminum bus & street light…
New VEPCO Service to Columbus Pumping Station Bef…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "New VEPCO service to Columbus. South and West walls in Columbus station before breaker panels and walks installed." Municipal improvement…
Newly Installed Street Light Transformers at Holl…
1971-08-14
On Verso: "Installation of new street lighting transformers at Hollywood Plant" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Libr…
Newly Installed Westinghouse Transformers at the …
1970-11-03
On Verso: "New Westinghouse constant current transformers. Street lighting controller is visible in the center of the picture. Location: Hollywood Pl…