Multnomah Falls with Timber Bridge - c. 1883
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One of the first photos Carleton Watkins took during his return to Oregon in 1883 was this view of the then new timber bridge at Multnomah Falls. He numbered it "D3".
One of the first photos Carleton Watkins took during his return to Oregon in 1883 was this view of the then new timber bridge at Multnomah Falls. He numbered it "D3".
I'm not aware of the exact date the bridge was completed, but it was likely built to be ready for the completion of the northern transcontinental railroad, which was dedicated in 1883. This image shows the bridge before it was reinforced - something that happened in its first several years.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
Photographer | Carleton Watkins |
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Location | Columbia Gorge, Multnomah Falls, Multnomah County |
Subject | Bridges and Trestles, Waterfalls |
Decade | 1880s |
Print Maker | Old Oregon |
Original Type | Boudoir Card |
Size of Original | 4.9 x 8.1 inches |
Photographer's Number | Number D 3 |
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