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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Transformer for the Douglasdale Pumping Station
1968-08-27
On Verso: "500 KVA - 3 phase transformer for Douglasdale pumping station" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by…
Transformers Surrounded by Barbed Wire
Group of transformers with transmission lines coming out the top. A barrier with barbed wire on top sits in front of the transformers. Municipal i…
Transmission Lines and the Tops of Transformers
1986-01
The tops of two transformers can be seen along with the transmission lines coming out of the top of the transformers. A "DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE" sign is…
Transmission Lines Outside of Richmond Public Uti…
Power transmission lines outside of Richmond public utilities building. A "DANGER 2300 VOLTS" sign is fixed to a pole thats attached to the transmiss…
Tree Emerging from Basin of Water Near the James …
1985-11-09
Skinny tree emerging from a basin of water. Train tracks are visible in the background. Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item …
Two Individuals in Hard Hats on Scaffolding and O…
1972-12-20
On Verso: "West wall of basin #3. Showing extra demo required due to rotten conc." Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public L…
Two Individuals Working at Construction Site.
1983-06-03
Individual holding a shovel and standing on gravel near pipe. One individual sitting and one individual standing in background. On Verso: "CR-83-204"…
Two Transformers
1986-01
Two transformers outside of a Richmond public utilities building. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This it…
Two Underground Pipes Leading to a Hole in the Gr…
1984-06
Two underground pipes places in front of a hole in the ground. A small section of a pipe is under the two larger pipes. Municipal improvement; Virg…
Underground Pipes and Orange & White Construction…
1984-06
Pipes being placed underground with two workers standing off to the side. Two orange and white construction signs can be seen off to the side. Mun…
Underground Pipes at Water Treatment Plant
1984-06
Several pipes undergorund at the Richmond water treatment plant. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This ite…
Vibromax Equipment and Construction Truck Parked …
1985-07
Chevrolet construction truck and Vibromax soil compacting equipment parked in the gravel slope next to the train tracks. A trailer train can be seen …
View of Pipe at Construction Site
1983-06-03
Curved pipe with two shovels propped up against it. Indiviudal wearing gloves standing near pipe. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This …
Warner and Swasey Gradall Crane Collecting Dirt N…
1985-07
Warner and Swasey Gradall excavator on dirt and gravel slope near train tracks. Two individuals can be seen the the background. Municipal improvemen…
Warner and Swasey Work Truck Parked on Gravel Slo…
1985-07
Warner and Swasey truck parked on gravel slope near train tracks. Another work truck is parked directly behind the Warner and Swasey truck. There are…
Warner-Swasey Work Truck Driving Down Dirt Road
1985-07
Warner-Swasey work truck driving on dirt road near train tracks. The Richmond city skyline can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Vir…
Water Damage to Wood Floor
1983-06-03
Water damaged wood flooring inside of building. Shelves lined with large books can be seen in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improv…
Water Damaged Wood Flooring
1983-06-03
Water damage to wood flooring inside of building. A large sign with several names listed on it can be seen the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Mun…
Water Flooding Inside of Building
1983-06-03
Floor flooded with water near radiator. Hard hat and June 1983 Southern Railway calendar hanging up on wall in background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Mun…
Water Flow Controls and Meters
1986-10
Water flow meters and controls inside of the Richmond water purificationn plant. There are 4 levers that can pulled in any which way to open or close…
Water Flowing Through Stones and Sand Near a Ston…
1985-07
Water flowing through loose gravel, stones, and sand near a stone wall. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond Thi…
Water Flowing Through Stones on the Stone Wall
1985-07
Water flowing through the bottom stones on a stone wall. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was dona…
Water Gushing from Pipe at Richmond's Water Treat…
1986-10
Pipe at Richmond's water treatment plant flowing outside. Water is pouring out from the pipe. Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmon…
Water Meters and Pumps Inside of Public Utilities…
1970-06-11
Water pumps and meters inside of building. On Verso: "CR-70-62" Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Ric…