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  1. Below Station A at Willamette Falls

    Below Station A at Willamette Falls - 1895

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    This unusual view shows Station A, the first powerhouse used for the first long-distance transmission of electrical power in the United States. Transmission lines went 14 miles, from the Falls to Portland. Learn More
  2. Bridal Veil Falls - Savage

    Bridal Veil Falls - 1880s

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    Bridal Veil Falls, the only falls below the historic Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Learn More
  3. Celilo Falls, Washington side - Herrin

    Celilo Falls, Washington Side - 1890s

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    This view of Celilo Falls from the Washington side was captured by D. C. Herrin of the Dalles in the 1890s. Learn More
  4. Early Lumber Mill at Willamette Falls - Buchtel

    Early Lumber Mill at Willamette Falls - 1870s

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    A small early sawmill occupies the northern end of Willamette Falls, with the newly completed locks visible on the far side. Learn More
  5. Echo Bay and Falls, Columbia River - Haynes

    Echo Bay and Falls, Columbia River - 1880s

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    This nicely-composed photo was created by Frank J. Haynes, who though based in Dakota Territory, traveled several times to Oregon to create a series of stereoviews. Learn More
  6. Fairy Falls, Columbia Gorge - Herrin

    Fairy Falls, Columbia Gorge - 1890s

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    This photo comes from an unlabeled D. C. Herrin boudoir card; thus we're guessing a bit when we identify them as Fairy Falls. We're confident they're in the Columbia Gorge. Learn More
  7. Falls of the Willamette River at Oregon City - The West Shore

    Falls of the Willamette River at Oregon City - 1887

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    This exaggerated engraving of Willamette Falls was published in The West Shore magazine in Portland in August of 1887. Learn More
  8. Fish Ladder at Willamette Falls

    Fish Ladder at Willamette Falls - 1913

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    Carved out of solid rock in the 1880s, Willamette Falls' first fish ladder made it easier for salmon to ascend to the upper river. Learn More
  9. Fishing at Willamette Falls - Drayton

    Fishing at Willamette Falls - c. 1842

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    This engraving is taken from the five-volume set (plus an atlas) "Narrative of the United States Exploring Expedition", by Charles Wilkes, published in 1845. Learn More
  10. Fishing for Salmon at Celilo Falls - Kilburn

    Fishing for Salmon at Celilo Falls - 1890s

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    Two young men fish for salmon at Celilo, with their catch and some of their implements displayed in the foreground. Learn More
  11. Fishing, Old and New, at Celilo Falls - Patterson

    Fishing, Old and New, at Celilo Falls - 1910s

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    This fishing photo shows two methods of taking salmon at the falls. Learn More
  12. Hawley Pulp & Paper Co., Mill A

    Hawley Pulp & Paper Co., Mill A - 1910s

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    The Hawley mill opened 1909, and operated until 1948, when it was sold and became Publisher's Paper Company. Learn More
  13. Latourelle Falls - Herrin

    Latourelle Falls - 1890s

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    This straightforward view of Latourelle Falls demonstrates that simplicity can indeed be striking. Learn More
  14. Latourelle Falls - Meiser

    Latourelle Falls - c. 1900

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    Photographer Jesse Meiser steps back a little further from the falls than most, and in the process creates a botanical frame for the cascading water. Learn More
  15. Latourelle Falls from the Left - Towne

    Latourelle Falls from the Left - 1890s

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    B. C. Towne chose an unusual angle in this 1890s view of Latourelle Falls. Learn More
  16. Latourelle Falls, near Rooster Rock - Davidson

    Latourelle Falls, near Rooster Rock - 1880s

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    Latourelle Falls was often photographed, but each artist had his own approach. This view is all about sunlight. Learn More
  17. Lower Falls and Pipe, South Fork of the Clackamas - Davis

    Lower Falls and Pipe, South Fork of the Clackamas - c. 1915

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    In this juxtaposition of nature and industry, a large water pipe is carried across the falls by cable - part of the construction of the South Fork water project to provide water to Oregon City and West Linn. Learn More
  18. Mills & McLoughlin House at Willamette Falls - Watkins

    Mills & McLoughlin House at Willamette Falls - 1867

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    This 1867 view of the mills at Willamette Falls is part of a series of stereoviews created by Carleton Watkins during his visit to Oregon that year. Learn More
  19. Mills & Power Stations at Willamette Falls

    Mills & Power Stations at Willamette Falls - 1918

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    Part of a set of photos of the interior of the woolen mills at the falls, this view was titled "Source of Power, Oregon City Woolen Mills". Learn More
  20. Multnomah Falls - W. H. Partridge

    Multnomah Falls - c. 1887

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    Taken shortly before he moved back to Boston, Partridge captured this view of the falls by stepping back and to the right, giving a different angle than many of the straight-ahead shots of his day. Learn More
  21. Multnomah Falls Timber Bridge, before Reinforcements - Davidson

    Multnomah Falls Timber Bridge, before Reinforcements - c. 1883

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    The first timber bridge at Multnomah Falls stands unoccupied in this view published by I. G. Davidson shortly after the bridge's completion, in about 1883. Learn More
  22. Multnomah Falls with the Original Timber Bridge - Abell

    Multnomah Falls with the Original Timber Bridge - c. 1885

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    This 1880s view of Multnomah Falls shows the timber bow-string foot bridge before it was reinforced in 1891. Learn More
  23. Multnomah Falls with Timber Bridge - Haynes

    Multnomah Falls with Timber Bridge - c. 1883

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    In this view of Multnomah Falls, Haynes uses a vignette style, lightening the perimeter of the photo to accentuate the falls. Learn More
  24. Mulltnomah Falls with Timber Bridge - Gifford

    Multnomah Falls with Timber Bridge - c. 1895

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    Multnomah Falls, showing its original bowstring-truss timber bridge. Learn More
  25. Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Highway - Eddy

    Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Highway - 1937

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    Multnomah Falls is the most popular destination for car tourists in Oregon, and has owned that distinction pretty much since cars were invented. Learn More
  26. New Construction at Paper Mills, Willamette Falls - Kelley

    New Construction at Paper Mills, Willamette Falls - 1906

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    This rather chaotic view shows piles of lumber, wood pulp, cordwood and rocks as construction is completed for the new building in the left foreground. Learn More
  27. New Multnomah Falls Bridge with Harley-Davidson - Cross & Dimmitt

    New Multnomah Falls Bridge with Harley-Davidson - c. 1917

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    This photo was taken shortly after the new concrete Multnomah Falls bridge opened in 1914, and not that long after the Harley-Davidson V-twin motorcycle was introduced in 1909. Learn More
  28. Oneonta Falls - Towne

    Oneonta Falls - 1890s

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    Sometimes called "Upper Oneonta Falls", these 65-foot-high falls create quite a roar for the visitor. Learn More
  29. Oregon City Shore, looking West - Partridge

    Oregon City Shore, Looking West - c. 1884

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    This 1880s view of the Oregon City shoreline shows modest commerical buildings near the shore and homes behind the fence above them. Learn More
  30. Oregon City Woolen Mills with New Station B - Culver Pictures

    Oregon City Woolen Mills with New Station B - c. 1895

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    This sharp view of the Oregon City Woolen Mills is notable for two non-woolen mill details - the smaller initial Station B power plant, and the elaborate signage on Charman's store. Learn More
  31. Overlooking Celilo Falls, with New Bridge - Patterson

    Overlooking Celilo Falls, with New Bridge - c. 1912

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    This view of Celilo Falls looking upstream shows the recently completed Columbia River Railroad Bridge in the background. Finished in 1912, it replaced an earlier ferry service. Learn More
  32. Rowboat at Willamette Falls - Turney

    Rowboat at Willamette Falls - 1902

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    Two men in a rowboat explore the area below the falls in this turn-of-the-last-century photo. Learn More
  33. Sightseeing at Willamette Falls - Culver Pictures

    Sightseeing at Willamette Falls - c. 1900

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    A group of students has their picture taken overlooking Willamette Falls. Great outfits. Learn More
  34. South Silver Creek Falls - Eddy

    South Silver Creek Falls - 1929

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    This photo was taken of 177 foot high South Falls, the most visited waterfall in Silver Falls State Park, several years before the park was created. Learn More
  35. Spokane Falls and the Town - Davidson

    Spokane Falls and the Town - 1880s

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    A well-framed view of Spokane Falls and the new town just beginning on the opposite bank. Learn More
  36. Steamboats Rival and Alert at Willamette Falls

    Steamboats Rival and Alert at Willamette Falls - c. 1866

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    The original for this rare view is a hundred-year-old copy print of an even older photograph of steamboat activity below Willamette Falls. Learn More
  37. Tourists on Timber Bridge, Multnomah Falls - McAlpin

    Tourists on Timber Bridge, Multnomah Falls - c. 1890

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    A group of twenty-six tourists demonstrate their faith in the strength of the reinforced timber bridge in this view published by McAlpin & Lamb in about 1890. Learn More
  38. Tumwater (Celilo) Falls - Crawford

    Tumwater (Celilo) Falls, Columbia River - c. 1885

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    Tumwater Falls, the traditional name of the main part of Celilo Falls, on the Columbia River. Learn More
  39. Two Cultures at Willamette Falls - Davidson

    Two Cultures at Willamette Falls - c. 1880

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    Willamette Falls on a cloudy day in the early 1880s is visited by fishermen from two cultures. Learn More
  40. Villard Gold Spike Expedition - Haynes

    Villard Gold Spike Excursion at Multnomah Falls - 1883

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    The Villard "Gold Spike" Expedition gathers at Multnomah Falls, 1883. Learn More
  41. Walking Along the Tracks above Celilo - Kilburn

    Walking Along the Tracks above Celilo Falls - 1890s

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    Two young men, probably brothers, walk along the railroad tracks on the Oregon side of Celilo Falls. Learn More
  42. White River Falls, Circa 1872 - Buchtel

    White River Falls - c. 1871

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    White River Falls are located on a tributary of the Deschutes River, in Wasco County. Learn More
  43. Willamette Falls - Hale

    Willamette Falls - 1899

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    The original of this 1899 view was described as "Platinum Finish, 5x8, mounted", and sold for 35 cents each, or $3.50 per dozen. Learn More
  44. Willamette Falls - Meiser

    Willamette Falls - c. 1900

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    This is Jesse Meiser's version of a Willamette Falls photo - one of the "must haves" for every professional photographer in Oregon at the turn of the last century. Learn More
  45. Willamette Falls from Below - Towne

    Willamette Falls from Below - c. 1890

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    This view of a portion of Willamette Falls from below gives a great glimpse of their basalt foundation. Learn More
  46. Willamette Falls Locks - Davidson

    Willamette Falls Locks - circa 1880

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    This view is reproduced from a boudoir card published by Isaac G. Davidson in about 1880, a few years after the locks were opened. The locks themselves are not a lot different than they are today. Learn More
  47. Willamette Falls with Fishing Platform - Crawford

    Willamette Falls with Fishing Platform - c. 1890

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    Fishing from platforms by Native Americans was coming to an end at the falls at the time this view was created by Crawford in about 1890. Learn More
  48. Willamette Falls, from Upper End of Locks - Crawford

    Willamette Falls, from Upper End of Locks - 1890s

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    A different view of the falls, taken from the diversion area at the upper end of the locks. Learn More
  49. Willamette Falls, Tinted Glass Slide

    Willamette Falls, Tinted Glass Slide - 1900s

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    This hand-tinted view is by an unknown photographer. The slide is from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, also the home of the Willamette Meteorite. Learn More
  50. Willamette Falls, Vertical Crop - Meiser

    Willamette Falls, Vertical Crop - c. 1900

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    This is vertical crop of Jesse Meiser's version of a Willamette Falls photo - one of the "must haves" for every professional photographer in Oregon at the turn of the last century. Learn More

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