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  1. An Elaborate Fishing Platform at Celilo Falls - circa 1942
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    This World War II era photo shows that while fishing platform footings and men's clothing had changed, the basic technology and fishing techniques at Celilo had stayed pretty much the same. Learn More
  2. Approaching Mitchell's Point, Columbia River Highway - c. 1923
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    Most people know Mitchell's Point as the location for the tunnel with windows, built for the historic Columbia Gorge Highway in 1915. Learn More
  3. Beacon Rock from Columbia River Highway - 1936
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    Spokane photographer Leo Oestreicher captured some wonderful scenic views during his varied career. Most were taken to be used as postcards, ours are recreated from his original negatives. Learn More
  4. Beacon Rock, on the Columbia River - 1936
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    This highly detailed portrait of Beacon Rock was created by Spokane photographer Leo Oestreicher on March 31, 1936. Learn More
  5. Blockhouse at Upper Cascades, Columbia River - c. 1885
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    Built in 1856, this blockhouse was only used for a few years but lasted for decades afterwards. The Cascades were a strategic military site during unrest between early settlers and the Native American inhabitants. Learn More
  6. Blockhouse, Upper Cascades, Columbia River - 1860
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    Fort Lugenbeel, also known as the Upper Blockhouse, was built in 1856 after the "Cascades Massacre" of the Yakima Indian Wars occurred just downstream. Learn More
  7. Boating at Castle Rock - c. 1901
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    Two properly attired women manage their rowboats in the foreground of this idyllic scene at Castle Rock, now known as Beacon Rock, on the Columbia River. Learn More
  8. Bonneville Dam, Columbia River - 1939
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    Ralph Eddy was fascinated with the interplay between built structures like bridges and dams, and the natural environment where they were placed. This view shows the Bonneville Dam shortly after it was completed in 1937. Learn More
  9. Bridal Veil Bluffs, Columbia Gorge - 1880s
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    The Bridal Veil Bluffs and the Pillars of Hercules are adjoining basalt formations in the Columbia Gorge. Learn More
  10. Bridal Veil Falls - 1880s
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    Bridal Veil Falls, the only falls below the historic Columbia Gorge Scenic Highway. Learn More
  11. Bridal Veil, Snow Bound - c. 1885
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    The photographer's title apparently refers to the person in the cabin, rather than the train, which seems to be getting through heading up-river. Learn More
  12. Building the Dalles - Celilo Canal - 1910
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    The Dalles-Celilo canal, over eight miles long, begins about three miles upriver from The Dalles. Its construction lasted from 1905 through 1915. Learn More
  13. Cape Horn - 1880s
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    A rowboat makes its way along the edge of Cape Horn, on the Washington side of the Columbia River. Learn More
  14. Cape Horn on the Columbia River - c. 1900
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    This very detailed view of Cape Horn is reproduced from an original glass negative created by Oregon photographer Jesse A. Meiser in about 1900. Learn More
  15. Cape Horn, Columbia River - Near View - 1870s
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    This near view of Cape Horn shows several small waterfalls amid the pinnacles. Learn More
  16. Cars and Motorcycles at Shepperd's Dell Bridge - c. 1916
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    An unknown photographer captured this scene of cars and motorcycles at Shepperd's Dell Bridge on the Columbia River Highway, shortly after the highway was opened in 1916. Learn More
  17. Castle Rock - c. 1900
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    This highly detailed view of Castle Rock (now called Beacon Rock) was taken looking upstream from the north bank of the Columbia River by Vancouver photographer Jesse Meiser. Learn More
  18. Castle Rock from the Oregon Side - 1880s
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    An unusual view of Castle Rock (now Beacon Rock) from across the Columbia River. Learn More
  19. 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. Learn More
  20. Celilo Falls on the Columbia - 1900
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    This view of three men looking over Celilo Falls is one of Benjamin Gifford's better-known photos, and rightly so. Learn More
  21. Celilo Falls, Circa 1915
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    This image, recreated from a detailed larger print, shows another edition of the evolving fishing structures at Celilo Falls. Learn More
  22. 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
  23. Chanticleer Inn, Columbia River Highway - c. 1916
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    The Chanticleer Inn, at the west end of the Columbia River Highway, was built in 1912 and predated the highway. Like many early wooden inns, it burned down, in 1930. Learn More
  24. Closeup of Old Blockhouse at the Cascades - 1880s
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    This closeup view shows how the solidly built blockhouse still persisted thirty years after it was abandoned. Learn More
  25. Columbia Gorge from Crown Point - 1932
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    Looking upstream in the Columbia Gorge, with the photographer standing near Vista House at Crown Point. The decorative wall and lamps are still there today. Learn More
  26. Columbia River Highway at Multnomah Falls - 1923
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    This is one of Ralph Eddy's earliest photos of the Columbia Gorge - a location where he would soon establish his postcard stand and build a career. Learn More
  27. Columbia River Highway Under Tooth Rock - 1927
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    We're looking upstream at Tooth Rock Viaduct, devised as a way to allow the new scenic highway to pass around the rock without destroying it by blasting. Learn More
  28. Columbia River Railroad Bridge at Celilo - c. 1912
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    Looking across the Celilo railroad bridge shortly after its completion in 1912. Learn More
  29. Construction of Columbia River Highway, with Temporary Railroad - 1915
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    Many historic photos exist of the Columbia River Highway. This one is unusual, showing the temporary railroad used to move heavy materials along the highway grade during construction. Learn More
  30. Crown Point and Vista House - c. 1921
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    Cross and Dimmitt made several hand-tinted versions of this photo. This is the water color version. Learn More
  31. Crown Point Before Vista House - c. 1916
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    This unusual view shows Crown Point before Vista House was built, but apparently after the Columbia River Highway was completed. That would date it to a short span of time in 1916. Learn More
  32. Crown Point from Rooster Rock - circa 1920
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    This photo of Crown Point and Vista House is unusual as it was taken from across the river, and it also shows an excursion train passing below Crown Point at water level. Learn More
  33. Crown Point, Columbia River Highway - c. 1920
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    Photographer Clark Kinsey is best know for his logging photos, but he also had a great touch for scenic views of the Pacific Northwest. Learn More
  34. Eagle's Nest Closeup, Columbia River Highway - c. 1916
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    This image is recreated from a hand-colored print made by the Fred Kiser Company, as part of a series publicizing the new scenic highway. Learn More
  35. Eagle's Nest, Columbia River Highway - c. 1916
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    "Eagle's Nest" is the name given by Samuel Lancaster to this small viewing area when he designed it as part of the Columbia River Highway. Learn More
  36. East of Multnomah Falls, Columbia River Highway - c. 1916
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    Many of Kiser's Columbia River Highway photos contrast the geometric lines of bridges and railings with the organic forms of the Columbia River Valley. Learn More
  37. Elowah Falls in Autumn, Columbia River Highway - c. 1916
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    Elowah Falls are on McCord Creek, and were originally called McCord Falls, which is the name given on our hand-tinted original print. Learn More
  38. Elowah Falls Through the Trees - Circa 1915
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    Elowah Falls are located on McCord Creek, about five miles east of Multnmomah Falls in the Columbia Gorge. Learn More
  39. Elowah Falls, Columbia River Gorge - c. 1915
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    One of the "hidden gems" of the Columbia Gorge, Elowah Falls can be reached by an easy 3/4 mile hike. Learn More
  40. Engine 132 Passing Through The Needles - c. 1900
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    A steam engine on the line of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company (O R & N) passes between the two spires of The Needles on its way up the Columbia River. Learn More
  41. Evergreen Highway, Looking West at Rock Shed Around Cape Horn - c. 1930
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    In 1927, thirty-seven tons of dynamite were used to clear the way for the Evergreen Highway to extend around the river side of Cape Horn in Washington. Unfortunately, the blast loosened much more rock than anticipated, and hundreds of feet of railroad as well as buildings and a farm were covered in the ensuing landslide. Learn More
  42. 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
  43. Fish Wheel at Upper Cascades, Columbia River - c. 1885
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    Fish wheels, water-powered mechanisms that "mined" salmon, were active on the Columbia River from 1879 through 1934. Learn More
  44. Fish Wheel near the Lower Cascades - 1900s
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    A detailed view of an elaborate fixed fish wheel on the bank of the Columbia River. Learn More
  45. Fish Wheel on Columbia River - 1905
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    According to the original caption, this fish wheel near The Dalles would "take out half a ton of salmon daily". Learn More
  46. Fish Wheel, Near Bradford's Island, Columbia River - c. 1880
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    This photo shows an early fish wheel on the Columbia River, near Bradford's Island, which is now submerged behind Bonneville Dam. Learn More
  47. Fishing with a Dip-net at Celilo Falls - 1942
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    This dramatic photo shows the size of some of the dip-nets used to catch salmon at Celilo Falls on the Columbia River. Learn More
  48. 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
  49. Government Locks at the Cascades, Columbia River - c. 1890
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    It took 18 years to build these locks, which were completed in 1896. They operated for forty years, until being submerged by Bonneville Dam in 1938. Learn More
  50. Grandpa & Grandma Munra at Bonneville Eating House - 1888
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    Katherine and Selkirk Munra were known as Grandma and Grandpa Munra when they ran the Bonneville Eating House, along the tracks of the O R & N near the current site of the Bonneville Dam. Learn More
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