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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Water Purification Plant pH Receiver
1971-07-21
On Verso: "B-2. Water purification plant control board close-up of pH receiver" Utility meters This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by …
Water Treatment Equipment Inside of Richmond's Wa…
1986-10
Equipment inside of Richmond's water treatment plant. A white pipe is attached to the equipment. Municipal buildings This item was donated to Rich…
Waterfall Flowing into the James River
1985-07
Waterfall running off into the James River. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to Richmo…
Waverly R. Franck Holding Gift and Posing with Se…
1964-04-22
On Verso: "From left to right - Carlyle Eubank, Marvin Jester, Waverly R. Franck, Charles B. Shankelform, Barney" Award presentations--Virginia--Ric…
Westinghouse Transformer
Close-up image of single phase Westinghouse transformer. On Verso: "Westinghouse transformer." Utility meters; Electric utilities This item was don…
White Grate Over Top of Close Pipe at Richmond Wa…
1986-10
Closed off pipe at Richmond's water treatment plant. There is a white grate over top of the pipe. Municipal buildings This item was donated to Ric…
Wiring Above New Westinghouse Street Lighting Tra…
1970-11-03
On Verso: "View of wiring above new Westinghouse constant current street lighting transformers at hollywood plant showing overhead high voltage alumi…
Wooded Beach Area
1984-07
Wooded area with sand near a basin of water. There is a close-up of a large trees branches and leaves off to the side. Urban parks; Virginia--Richm…
Work Truck Driving Down Dirt Road Next to Railroad
1985-07
Dirt road area near train tracks. A large pipe runs the length of the train tracks and two work vehicles can be seen parked in the background. Munic…
Work Truck Driving Near Railroad and the James Ri…
1985-07
View of work truck driving down the road next to the railroad and the James River Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Ric…
Work Truck Parked on Slope Next to Train Tracks
1985-07
Work truck parked at the bottom of a gravel slope near train tracks. "G-660" is seen on the back of the vehicle. Municipal improvement This item wa…
Worker Standing on Top of a Large Pipe
1983-06-03
Person with a hand on their hip standing on a large pipe. Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Ri…
Workers at Construction Site Handling Wires Near …
1983-06-03
Two individuals with hard hats and googles are crouched in asphalt and gravel rubble, holding wires. Flowing water is coming out of a pipe next to th…
Workers Standing on Railroad During Construction
1985-07
Three individuals with hard hats standing on railroad tracks near Pump House Park. Municipal improvement; Railroads This item was donated to Richmo…
Worthington Water Pump
1986-01
Worthington brand water pump inside of public utilities building. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This it…
Aerial View of City Reservoir with Completed Cover
1971-08-02
On Verso: "Aerial view of byrd park reservoir showing completed cover." Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by t…
Barbed Wire Fence Around Metal Pipe that Flows in…
Top view of metal pipe that flows down into a brick building. A "City of Richmond Restricted Area" sign is hung on the barbed wire fence surrounding …
Beginning of the Beautification Project at Columb…
1967-03-20
On Verso: "Columbus station: Beginning of beautification" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Ri…
Brick Exterior of Public Utilities Building
1970-06-11
Brick building with chimney and bushes out front. There are two double doors on the front of the building. On Verso: "CR-70-62" Municipal buildings …
Bricks and Asphalt Collapsed in Water
1983-06-03
Rubble consisting of bricks, asphalt, and railings. Six individuals standing in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municipal improvement This it…
Canal Near Stone Wall Without Water
1985-07
Canal emptyed of water. A large metal pipe is flowing down from the stone wall into the building accross from it. Municipal improvement; Virginia--…
Chesapeake and Ohio Train Driving Down Train Trac…
1968-04-05
Large pipe flowing from train tracks. A cargo train that says "C & O" and "CHESAPEAKE" can be seen passing in the background. On Verso: "CR-68-33" V…
Chesapeake and Ohio Train Passing Above Large Pip…
1968-04-05
Chesapeake and Ohio cargo train passing above water. A large pipe is attached to a structure near the tracks and flows into the water below. On Verso…
City Employees Standing Next to an Orange Truck
1984-07
Two city employees standing by an orange truck. The door to the truck is open and one of the individuals has their arm resting through the open windo…