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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Presentation of Gift with a Handshake
1978-09-29
Retiree shaking hands with an individual wearing a tie before being given a card and a gift. On Verso: "CK-78-112-C" Award presentations--Virginia--…
Presentation of Retirement Certificate to Jim Dri…
1980-05-30
Presentation of certificate of appreciation to James Drinnon. On Verso: "Jim Drinnon retirement ceremony. May 30, 1980" Award presentations--Virgini…
Presentation of Retirement Certificate to Thomas …
1972-06-02
On Verso: "Presentation of Retirement Certificate to Thomas M. Brooks May 31, 1972." Award presentations--Virginia--Richmond This item was donated …
Presentation of Retirement Certificate to Williams
1975-09-30
Individual presenting Williams with a retirement certificate. Several other Richmond employees pose in the background. Award presentation --Virginia…
Railroad Construction Over Water Near Pump House …
1985-07
Railroad tracks at Pump House Park over top of flowing water. Mounds of small rocks are seen at the end of both sides of the train tracks. Municipal…
Railroad Tracks Next to the James River
1985-07
Train tracks next to the James River. The James River Railway Bridge can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Inde…
Railway Running Alongside the James River
1985-07
Large pile of gravel next to train tracks. A grassy covered powerline is in front of the train tracks. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (I…
Rainy Day at the Train Tracks Near the River
1985-07
Water flowing into the river near train tracks. Rain can be seen hitting the water. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--R…
Reitrement Party for Sheila F. Gill
1984-10-25
On Verso: "Sheila F. Gill - Retirement party" Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and employees – Retirement This item was donated to Richmond Public L…
Retirement Certificate Given to a Richmond Public…
Presentation of retirement certificate to a Richmond public utilities worker. Several other employees pose in the background. Award presentations--V…
Richmond City Employees Looking at Collapsed Bric…
1983-06-03
Pile of bricks with six individuals staning in the background. One individual is wearing a hard hat. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement Th…
Richmond City Employees Looking at Leaking Pipes …
1983-06-03
Four people overlooking damaged pipes. Crane in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Publi…
Richmond Employee Holding a Plaque on a Staircase…
1973-01-31
Large group of Richmond city employees posing on a staircase. One individual is holding up a plaque. Award presentations--Virginia--Richmond This i…
Richmond Employees Walking Down a Public Utilitie…
1986-10
Two Richmond employees walking down a hallway inside of a public utilities building. Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and employees This item was d…
Richmond Public Utilities Worker Being presented …
1973-01-31
Department of Public Utilities employee being presented two plaques. The smaller plaque reads "6307 days without a lost time accident". Four other em…
Richmond Public Utility Employees at Construction…
1983-06-03
Three individuals in work hats standing in front of pipe. The feet of three other people are in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal impr…
Rocks Flowing into the River Near Pump House
1983-06-03
Gravel area flowing into river. Powerlines can be seen in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Rich…
Rubble from Construction at
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…
Serving Soup at Retirement Party
1975-09-30
Three individuals standing by soup cauldron. One person is holding a bowl and one person is holding a ladel full of soup. Several other people can be…
Seven Employees Installing Underground Pipes
1984-06
Seven employees working to install new underground pipes at the Richmond public utilites building. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Indep…
Side View of Large Pointed Rock at Construction S…
1983-06-03
Large rock formation that comes to a point in the middle. Two double doors can be seen in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvemen…
Six Thin Pipes Placed Underground
Dirt area that has been dug out to accommodate the placement of six thin pipes outside of Richmond public utilities buildings. Municipal improveme…
Small Cracked Tank with Measuring Tool Attached
1984-07
Small cracked tank inside of public utilities building. A ruler-like measuring tool is attached to the small tank. Richmond (Virginia) – Officials…
Stone and Concrete Walls Surrounded by Water
1985-07
Water canal next to a stone wall and a concrete wall. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated…