Castle Rock, Columbia River, Near View - c. 1878
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Now known as Beacon Rock, this striking feature is located near Skamamia on the northern side of the Columbia.
"Beacon Rock" was originally named by Lewis and Clark on their expedition to the Pacific Ocean on October 31, 1805. It was near Beacon Rock that they first measured tidal influences from the ocean on the Columbia River.
In 1811, Alexander Ross of the John Jacob Astor expedition called the rock "Inoshoack Castle." The rock was known as "Castle Rock" until, in 1916, the United States Board of Geographic Names restored the name "Beacon Rock."
Henry J. Biddle purchased the rock in order to build a trail to the top. The trail was built, and in 1935 his heirs turned the rock over to the state for use as a park. Additional development was done by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
Photographer | Isaac G. Davidson |
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Location | Columbia Gorge, Washington State |
Subject | Rock Formations |
Decade | 1870s |
Print Maker | Old Oregon |
Original Type | Boudoir Card |
Size of Original | 4.5 x 7.7 inches |
Photographer's Number | Number 50. |
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