Interior of Mitchell's Point Tunnel, Showing its 5 Windows - c. 1921
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Mitchell's Point Tunnel was designed by Oregon highway engineer John Arthur Elliott, and was completed in 1915. Its five windows allowed travelers to view the Columbia River while passing through the tunnel.
Mitchell's Point Tunnel was designed by Oregon highway engineer John Arthur Elliott, and was completed in 1915. Its five windows allowed travelers to view the Columbia River while passing through the tunnel.
As cars and trucks became larger and more traffic used the highway, the unique tunnel quickly became too small. Initially signals were installed at each end to allow for alternating one-way traffic.
In 1954 a newer road was built below and the tunnel bricked up, and in 1966 the tunnel was destroyed during widening of the road below.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
Photographer | Cross and Dimmitt |
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Location | Columbia Gorge, Hood River County |
Subject | Roads and Highways |
Decade | 1920s |
Print Maker | Old Oregon |
Original Type | Medium-size Print |
Size of Original | 5.8 x 7.8 inches |
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