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Slime Plant
The Homestake Gold Mine’s Slime Plant was built in 1906 and used to remove gold particles from pulverized ore until 1973. Today it is the Deadwood Mountain Grand–the town’s premier entertainment and gaming venue.
Multnomah Falls
A 1919 photo of Multnomah Falls Oregon’s tallest waterfall and most visited tourist site.
Rowena Loop
A 1930s picture of Rowena Loop along the Columbia River Highway.
Vista House
Originally conceived as a monument to the pioneers who first came to Oregon, the Vista House has long afforded unparalleled views of the Columbia River Gorge since it’s opening in May 1918.
Astoria Column
The 125 ft. Astoria Column was completed in 1926 at a cost of $27,000. Due to exposure to the elements, the many murals depicting Oregon’s history required major restoration in 1995 at a cost of $1,000,000.
Cannon Beach
The first two pictures are of Cannon Beach with cars in the 1910s and cars and horses in the 1940s. In 1913 Cannon Beach was decreed to be part of the Oregon State Highway System. It is the site where a cannon from an 1846 shipwreck washed ashore. Also, it is the westward terminus of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Tombstone Fire House
This 1937 photo shows the abandoned fire house. Today it is used as a senior center.
Tombstone’s Crystal Palace
Built in 1882 the Crystal Palace was the most opulent bar in town with local power brokers residing on the second floor. It was closed by Prohibition but the building later served as a bus station, warehouse then movie theater with the second floor removed. Restored to its former grandeur in 1963 using many old … Continue reading