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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City of Richmond Employees Posing Outside of Buil…
Large group photo of Richmond city employees outside of utility building near Byrd Park. Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and employees – Retirement …
City Reservoir at Byrd Park
Colored image of city reservoir at Byrd Park. Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Found…
City Reservoir Construction
1970-01-26
Construction of city reservoir. On Verso: "City reservoir" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic R…
Close-up of Train Tracks Near the James River
1985-07
Train tracks flowing over the James River. The James River Bridge and skyscrapers are clear in the background. Municipal improvement; Virginia--Ric…
Columbus Station Post-Beautifucation Project
1967-05-26
On Verso: "Columbus station: After beautifucation project" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic R…
Concrete Rubble in Front of Building
1983-06-03
Individual with video camera standing in rubble in front of building. Five individuals in work hats in the background. On Verso: "CR-83-204" Municip…
Construction Equipment and Vehicles Next to Train…
1985-07
Gravel slope next to train tracks. A person is walking in the gravel and a work truck can be seen in the background. Municipal improvement; Railroad…
Construction Vehicles at City Reservoir
1970-01-26
On Verso: "City reservoir" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundation in January 20…
Crane and Mining Shovel in Construction Zone
1983-06-03
Person operating a crane in contruction zone. A Bucyrus Erie mining shovel is in front of the crane. Three individuals wearing hard hats can be seen …
Crane Driving Down Dirt Road Near Train Tracks an…
1985-07
Gradall excavator beside train tracks. The James River can be seen on the side of the tracks that is opposite to the excavator. Municipal improvemen…
Crane Driving Down Dirt Road Next to Railrod and …
1985-07
Crane driving near railroad and the James River Municipal improvement; Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to Ri…
Equipment Outside of Water Treatment Plant
1986-10
Equipment on a platform outside of water treatment plant. The equipment platform is in the water and has conrete walkways leading up to it. Municip…
Exterior of Westhampton Pumping Station
1971-03-31
On Verso: "Westhampton Pumping Station" Municipal buildings This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond Foundation in…
Fenced in Area Near Train Tracks Where a Large Pi…
1968-03-27
View of large pipe flowing into water. A fence with barbed wire surrounds the pipe and there is a sign on the fence that says "Restricted Area". On V…
Fenced in Concrete Walkway Near Railroad
1968-04-05
Fence blocking concrete walkway below train tracks. On Verso: "CR-68-33" Virginia--Richmond (Independent City)--Richmond This item was donated to R…
Five Mile Locks Barricade Removed - 1966
1964-01-30
On Verso: "New inner reservoir fence of west basin" Municipal improvement This item was donated to Richmond Public Library by the Historic Richmond…
Flooding of Asphalt Parking Lot Near Richmond Pub…
1985-11
Flooding in asphalt parking lot near Richmond public utilities buildings. A white car and an orange work truck can be seen in the background. Virgi…
Flooding of Grassy Area Near Byrd Park and Pump H…
1985-11
Flooding in a grassy area near Byrd Park and Pump House Park. A car is parallel to the flooding. Two pickup trucks are parked on the street close to …
Front View of Columbus Station After the Completi…
1967-05-26
Post beautification project on Columbus station. On Verso: "Columbus station: After beautifucation project" Municipal improvement This item was don…
Group of Richmond Public Utilities Workers Outsid…
1972-07-08
Large group photo outside of Pump House pumping station. On Verso: "CR-78" Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and employees – Retirement This item was…
Group Photo Outside of Retirement Party
1978-09-29
Retiree and six other individuals standing in front of double doors outside of retirement party. On Verso: "CR-78-112-D" Richmond (Virginia) – Offic…
Group Posing at Jim Drinnon Retirement Ceremony
1980-05-30
Large group photo outside of Jim Drinnons retirement ceremony.On Verso: "Jim Drinnon retirement ceremony. May 30, 1980" Richmond (Virginia) – Offici…
Large Group of Richmond Public Utilities Employee…
Richmond public utilities workers posing outside of utility building. On Verso: "7/77" Richmond (Virginia) – Officials and employees – Retirement T…
Large Metal Pipe Flowing Over a Water Basin
Large metal pipe flowing into water basin near the James River. There is a brick building directly next to where the pipe leads. Municipal building…