Rowena Loops, Near The Dalles - circa 1921

Part of the historic Columbia River Highway, the Rowena Loops climb towards Rowena Crest utilizing a a series of sharp curves and switch-backs. They were (and are) often photographed. This view is from a hand-tinted print by Cross & Dimmitt, who for many years offered their postcards and larger prints at the gift shop in Vista House, at the west end of the Columbia Gorge.

-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.