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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Construction Worker Operating Link Belt Crane Nea…
1985-07
Construction worker driving a Link-Belt crane near train tracks. The James River can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Ri…
Construction Worker Using Excavator to Move Dirt
1985-07
Construction worker using an excavator to move large piles of dirt. The excavator has "MF" printed on the back. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Ri…
Construction Workers and Vehicle Next to Train Tr…
1985-07
Dirt road area near train tracks. A large pipe runs the length of the train tracks. A Gradall work vehicle is parked in the background. Three individ…
Construction Workers Scooping Gravel
1985-07
One construction worker is scooping gravel while another construction worker is posing. The worker that is posing is wearing a hat that says "HESCo T…
Construction Workers Walking on Train Tracks
1985-07
An excavtor near train tracks is digging up dirt. Two pickup trucks and two workers can be seen on top of the train tracks. Municipal improvement T…
Crane and Bulldozer Gathering Dirt Near Train Tra…
1985-07
Gravel and dirt slope near train tracks. An excavator and a bulldozer can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement, Virginia--Richmond (Inde…
Crane in Front of Mostly Covered Underground Pipe…
1984-06
Underground pipes mostly covered. A small section of the pipes are still uncovered and lead to a large hole in the ground. Several orange and white c…
Crane Parked on a Mound of Gravel
1985-07
Link-Belt crane parked on top of a mound of gravel. An excavtor can be seen in the background parked next to the crane. Municipal improvement; Virg…
Crane Scooping Gravel into a Construction Truck
1985-07
Construction site next to train tracks. A Link-Belt crane can be seen scooping gravel into a work truck. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond …
Damage to Dr. Gray's Driveway & the Neighbors Yar…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "CR-66-237. Complaint of water damage to Dr. Gray's property from overflow of University of richmond tank. See D.H Grenoble's letter of Aug…
Damage to Dr. Gray's Driveway Due to Overflow fro…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "CR-66-237. Complaint of water damage to Dr. Gray's property from overflow of University of richmond tank. See D.H Grenoble's letter of Aug…
Damage to Dr. Gray's Driveway Due to Overflow fro…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "CR-66-237. Complaint of water damage to Dr. Gray's property from overflow of University of richmond tank. See D.H Grenoble's letter of Aug…
Damage to Dr. Gray's Driveway Due to Overflow fro…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "CR-66-237. Complaint of water damage to Dr. Gray's property from overflow of University of richmond tank. See D.H Grenoble's letter of Aug…
Dirt Road Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Dirt road area near train tracks. A large pipe runs the length of the train tracks and a work vehicle can be seen parked in the background. Municipa…
Dirt Road Underneath an Overpass
1985-07
Dirt road underneath an overpass. Bare trees can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond …
Dr. Gray's Erroded Driveway Due to Water Damage f…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "CR-66-237. Complaint of water damage to Dr. Gray's property from overflow of University of richmond tank. See D.H Grenoble's letter of Aug…
Dr. Gray's Erroded Driveway Due to Water Damage f…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "CR-66-237. Complaint of water damage to Dr. Gray's property from overflow of University of richmond tank. See D.H Grenoble's letter of Aug…
Excavator and Construction Equipment Near Train T…
1985-07
Close-up of work truck, a "W S" label is seen on the side of the truck. An individual is driving the work truck and another is off to the side in fro…
Excavator Digging in Dirt Near Train Tracks
1985-07
Excavator digging up gravel and dirt near train tracks. Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Rich…
Excavator Parked in the Snow
1985-07
Excavator parked in the snow. Trees and a street light can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)-…
Five Mile Locks After Repairs
1963-10-01
On Verso: "Five mile locks after repairs" Municipal improvement; Locks (hydraulic facilities) This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by t…
Five Mile Locks Barricade Removed - 1963
1963-10-01
On Verso: "Five Mile Locks - old barricade removed" Municipal improvement; Locks (hydraulic facilities) This item was donated to Richmond Public Li…
Flooded Area in Byrd Park
1985-11
Flooding in grass near Byrd Park and Pump House Park. Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Lib…
Flooded Floor and Desk Area Inside of Building
1983-06-03
Desk sitting on top of floor thats covered in water. "Kalamazo" label is in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item w…