Alaska
Alaska is a long way from Oregon, but some of the first photographs of Alaska were taken by Oregon photographers, including brothers William and Edward Partridge. We've included a few of their images here.
- Floating Ice, Takou Inlet - 1887As low as $5.00This Partridge boudoir view shows Takou inlet, near Juneu, a tourist destination as early as the 1890s. Learn More
- Harbor of Sitka - 1886As low as $5.00The Harbor of Sitka, Alaska, in 1886, showing the steamship dock and Sitka Sound. Learn More
- Looking Across Sitka Harbor - 1886As low as $5.00Looking across Sitka Harbor to the town of Sitka, 1886. Learn More
- Muir Glacier, Alaska - 1887As low as $5.00Muir Glacier near Juneau, Alaska, now part of Glacier Bay National Park. Learn More
- Peril Straits, near Sitka, Alaska - 1886As low as $5.00The Peril Straits form a narrow water corridor between the Inside Passage and the town of Sitka, located on the west side of Baranof Island. Learn More
- Top of Muir Glacier - 1887As low as $5.00Taken during Edward Partridge's 1887 trip to Alaska, this view demonstrates his affection for and control of abstract shapes. Learn More
- Upper Bridge, Indian River, near Sitka - 1887As low as $5.00The Upper Bridge on the Indian River, upstream from Sitka, Alaska. Learn More
- W. H. Partridge & Other Passengers Return from Alaska - 1886As low as $5.00This mixed party returning from Alaska by sidewheeler steamer in 1886 apparently includes the photographer William H. Partridge. Learn More