C. F. Johnson City Engineering Photographs

from Richmond Public Library

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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Stone Wall

1985-07

Close up of stone wall. Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond F…

Stone Wall Meets the Ground

1985-07

Close up of where a stone wall meets the ground. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to R…

Stone Wall Next to Basin of Water

1985-07

Stone wall next to basin of water. Loose stones can be seen in the water of the canal. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent Cit…

Stoplight Next to Train Tracks

1985-07

Gravel slope next to train tracks. A stoplight with a sign that has the number "13" on it can be seen next to the train tracks. Powerlines are in the…

Street View of Train Tracks and the James River

1985-07

View of the train tracks and the James River from the street. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was…

Strip of Gravel Next to Water and Train Tracks

1985-07

Strip of gravel with train tracks on one side and water on the other. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This …

Three Construction Workers Standing on Top of Lar…

1985-07

Three indivudals in baseball caps standing on top of a large pipe. Municipal improvement, Richmond (Virginia)--Officials and employees This item wa…

Three Transformers Outside of Public Utilities Bu…

View of full transformers inside of the enclosure. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated t…

Three Transformers Outside of Public Utilities Bu…

View of full transformers inside of the enclosure. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated…

Top of a Small Cracked Tank

Close-up of a crack on the top section of a small water pump part. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This i…

Trafford Pumping Station pH Monitor

1971-07-21

On Verso: "A-2 Trafford pumping station. pH monitor." Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foun…

Trailer Train Going Down Tracks Next to Construct…

1985-07

Chevrolet construction truck next to train tracks. A cargo train with an attached trailer can be seen in the background. The train has "TRAILER TRAIN…

Train Tracks Along the James River

1985-07

Train tracks running alongside the James River. The James River Railway Bridge can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Rich…

Train Tracks By Water Overgrown with Weeds

1984-07

Train tracks partially overgrown with weeds. The train tracks go over a basin and lead into a grassy and wooded area. Urban parks; Virginia--Richm…

Train Tracks Leading into Richmond City

1985-07

Long concrete pipe next to dirt road and gravel slope that leads up to train tracks. The city skyline can be seen in the background. Municipal impr…

Train Tracks Leading into Richmond City Near the …

1985-07

Train tracks leading into the city of Richmond. The James River Railway Bridge is visible in the background Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmon…

Train Tracks Over Gravel Near Powerlines

1985-07

Train tracks over gravel near Pump House Park. Municipal improvement; Railroads This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Ri…

Train Tracks Over the James River

1985-07

Stagnant water near Pump House Park. Train tracks can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Railroads This item was donated to Richmond…

Train Tracks Partically Covered by Gravel

1985-07

Rail road track over mounds of gravel. Water can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Railroads This item was donated to Richmond Publ…

Train Tracks with the River on Both Sides

1985-07

Train tracks next to the river. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to Richmond Public Li…

Train Tracks without Support Directly Above the J…

1985-07

Railroad tracks over flowing water. Powerlines can be seen in the background of the image, off to the side. Municipal improvement; Railroads This i…

Transformer and Power Lines

1984-07

Transformer and power lines at a public utilities building. A sign that reads "DANGER 2300 VOLTS" can be seen in the background. Municipal improve…

Transformer and Transformer Pad Mounted Behind Co…

1966-09-02

On Verso: "1500 KVA 3 phase transformer pad mounted behind Columbus station. Primary connects to VEPCO at Sheppard Street via underground cable. Seco…

Transformer and Transmission Lines

1986-01

Transformers and transmission lines at a Richmond public utilities building. A "DANGER" sign can be seen hanging on the transformer barrier. Munici…

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