Name/Title
Construction of the Cascade Locks,Entry/Object ID
2021.1.338Description
Set of three images the first two are attached together on one paper and the third image is taped using adhesive to the right of the other two images. Image together make a sequence of events of the rock blasting using dynamite on the rock islands on the north side of Thunder Island.
Image (A)
Image of two workers precisely placing sticks of dynamite. The individual in the front of the image is reading a paper while the man in the back is facing away from the camera but body language and posture appears he is holding an item and reading or inspecting it. The ground is littered with stick of light rectangle objects that and open boxes that implies the objects are explosives. In the background there is an individual on the far side of the island climbing the terrain and to the right there is a work truck. Upper right of the image says, "5325"
Back of image reads, " L. There Loaded and Ready"
Image (B)
Image of the explosives detonating on the rock islands north of thunder island causing clouds of dust, rock, and debris. Image is taken from far away allowing the background to include Stevenson and the surround area. As well as the completed Cascade Locks canal and lock gates in the foreground and surrounding Columbia River.
Back of image reads; "C. Shot"
Image (C)
Image of the rock islands after the rock blasting. Rocks are now jagged. Surface before the blasting was covered in moss and plants. Now there is only rock fragments of varying sizes and shapes.
Back of image reads; "R. After the shot"Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of images.Transcription
L. There loaded and ready. C. Shot. R. After the shot.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Photograph, Black-and-WhiteNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsColors
Color
Black, Off-White/Cream, White, GrayColor Notes
Image is in black, white and gray scale.
