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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Flooded Grassy Area Near Pump House Pump
1985-11
Flooding in a grassy area near Byrd Park and Pump House Park. Two pickup trucks are parked at the top of the street. Virginia--Richmond (Independen…
Flooded Road in Byrd Park
1985-11
Flooded road near Byrd Park. There is a curve in the road and several trees are in front of the paved road. Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--…
Front of Cracked Concrete Structure Near the Jame…
1985-11-09
Front view of cracked conrete structure near train tracks. Power lines are visible in the background. Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmo…
Grass and Gravel Pile Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Pile of gravel and grassy area next to train tracks. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated t…
Grassy and Gravel Slope Near Train Tracks
1985-07
Grassy and gravel slope near train tracks. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to Richmon…
Grate Covering an Open Area Underneath Train Trac…
1985-07
Side view of train tracks. Concrete and a large metal grate cover an open area underneath the train tracks. Municipal improvement This item was don…
Gravel and Conrete Pipe Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Gravel slope and pipe running next to train tracks. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated t…
Gravel Road with Grassy Areas
1985-07
Gravel road with grassy areas. Buildings and powerlines can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)…
Gushing Water from Water Treatment Plant Pipe
1986-10
Water gushing out from pipes outside of the Richmond water treatment plant. Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library b…
Installation of Underground Pipes at Richmond Wat…
1984-06
Installation of underground pipes at the Richmond water treatment plant. Large rocks can seen to the side of the underground pipes and two orange pic…
Large Branches on Train Tracks
1985-07
Tree branches and debris on railroad tracks. Two individuals with hard hats and a crane can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Railro…
Large Curved Pipe Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Large curved pipe embedded in the gravel and dirt slope next to train tracks. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmon…
Large Pointed Rock Near Link Belt Crane
1983-06-03
Large rock formation that comes to a point. Link belt crane in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item was donated to…
Large Rock Formation Near Water
1985-07
Large rock formation next to creek area. The shadow of the photographer and another individual can be seen in the water. Municipal improvement; Vir…
Laying Out a Tarp Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Warney and Swasey work truck with "G-660" on the back near train tracks. Two workers are laying out a tarp next to the train tracks. Municipal impr…
McLane Construction Company Truck Parked Next to …
1983-06-03
Individual in hard hat standing next to large pipe. "Mc Lane Construction Co" truck in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement …
New Byrd Park Reservoir Gauge with Weather Housin…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "Weather housing removed with rear view of reservoir gauge showing tape operation through 8 inch pipe to float and counter balance. Install…
New Reservoir Gauge Installed with Weather Housin…
1966-09-02
On Verso: "Front view of reservoir gauge mounted on 8 inch pipe, covered with weather housing. Installed August 1966." Utility meters This item was…
New West Basin Inner Reservoir Fence
1964-01-30
On Verso: "New inner reservoir fence of west basin" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond…
Newly Installed Pipes Fully Covered with Dirt
1984-06
Newly installed pipes at the water treatment plant fully covered with dirt. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond…
Newly Installed Pipes Partially Covered with Dirt
1984-06
Newly installed pipes at the water treatment plant are partially covered with dirt and partially exposed. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond …
Nine Mile Locks After Repairs
1963-10-01
On Verso: "Nine mile locks after repairs" Municipal improvement, locks (hydraulic facilities) This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by t…
Old Transformers at the Filtration Plant Outdoor …
1967-03-20
On Verso: "Filteration plant: Outdoor substation with 3-500 KVA transformers." Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library…
Old West Basin Inner Reservoir Fence
1963-10-01
On Verso: "Old inner reservoir fence of west basin" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond…