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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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…
Operating a Komatsu Excavator Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Construction worker operating a Komatsu excavator next to train tracks. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond Thi…
Outdoor Substation of Water Filtration Plant with…
1967-05-26
On Verso: "Filteration plant: Outdoor substation - new 833 KVA transformer" Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by…
Outdoor Substation of Water Filtration Plant with…
1967-03-20
Outdoor substation with old 3-500 KVA transformers. On Verso: "Filteration plant: Outdoor substation with 3-500 KVA transformers." Municipal buildin…
Partially Covered Underground Pipes and Construct…
1984-06
Underground pipes installed outside of Richmond public utilities building. The pipes are partially covered with dirt and debris. A crane can be seen …
Partially Flooded Asphalt Near Byrd Park
1985-11
Partially flooded asphalt near Byrd Park. Yellow traffic poles can be seen on one side of the road. Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond…
Partially Installed Pipes Outside of Public Utili…
1984-06
New pipes being installed at a Richmond public utilities building. Two workers can be seen in the background standing near where the pipes are being …
Partially Underground Structure at Water Treatmen…
Close-up of a partially underground structure outside of Richmond public utilities buildings. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independe…
Pebble Lime for Water Treatment
1986-10
Pebble Lime installed inside of Richmond's water treatment facility. Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the H…
Pennwalt, Wallace, and Tiernan Water Purification…
1986-10
Pennwalt, Wallace, and Tiernan water purification system in a Richmond pubic utilities building. Pipes labelled with "hot water" can be seen in the b…
Person in Hat Giving Jim Drinnon a Card
1980-05-30
Person in CAT brand hat presenting Jim Drinnon with a card. On Verso: "Jim Drinnon retirement ceremony. May 30, 1980" Award presentations--Virginia-…
Person Operating an Excavator Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Person in baseball cap walking towards a crane on a gravel and dirt slope near train tracks. Municipal improvement, Virginia--Richmond (Independent …
pH Equipment at Colombus Station
1971-07-21
On Verso: "A-8 Colombus pumping station pH equipment." Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Fou…
pH Meter at Trafford Pumping Station
1971-07-21
Leeds and Northrup pH meter. On Verso: "A-1 Trafford pumping station pH meter." Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by …
Pickup Truck and Excavator Parked Next to Train T…
1985-07
Work truck and pick up truck parked on the slope next to train tracks. Parts of the city skyline can be seen in the background. Municipal improveme…
Pickup Truck Driving Down Train Tracks
1985-07
Pickup truck driving down train tracks. Municipal improvement; Railroads This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond …
Pile of Dirt Being Picked Up by Warner and Swasey…
1985-07
Warner and Swasey excavator picking up a pile of dirt near train tracks. A bulldozer is directly in front of the excavator. Municipal improvement, V…
Pipes Installed Underground at Water Treatment Pl…
1984-06
Pipes being installed underground at the Richmond water treatment plant. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond Th…
Plaque Presentation in Public Utilities Building
1973-01-30
Richmond employee being presented with an award plaque. Several other employees pose in the background and another individual is holding a slightly s…
Posing Around Jim Drinnon's Retirement Cake
1980-05-30
Group of five individuals posing in front of a cake at Jim Drinnons retirement party. On Verso: "Jim Drinnon retirement ceremony. May 30, 1980" Rich…
Power System Switchgear Installed at Columbus Sta…
1968-08-27
On Verso: "Switchgear in Columbus station" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundati…
Present with Bow and Ribbon Given to Retiree
1978-09-29
Present being given to an idividual who is retiring. Half of a Pepsi logo is in the background. On Verso: "CR-78-112-B" Award presentations--Virgini…
Presentation of a Craftsman Power Tool as a Gift …
1975-09-30
An individual holding a card is being given a Craftsman power tool by another individual. Several other people appear in the background of the photo.…
Presentation of Card and Power Tool to retiree.
1975-09-30
Three individuals posing for a photo with several other people in the background. The person in the middle is holding a letter while shakling hands w…