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Columbia Gorge Discovery Center Photo Archive

Explore images of Celilo Falls, the Gorge, and area communities from the mid-1800s through the 20th century.

With the generous assistance of Northern Wasco County People's Utility District, the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center offers photo archive over one thousand photos for viewing by researchers, students, and the general public.

 
 

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Description: Portage Railroad run near upper end of Cascade rapids as seen from roof of the stone shed during construction of Cascade Locks, November 6, 1895. Note ties hanging vertically on far shore as a result of 1894 flood. 95,000 cubic feet per second flow shown here.

Date:
November 9, 1895

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Description: Seufert launch pulling scow fishweel.

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Description: One of Seufert Bros. launchers nearing a scow wheel.

Date:
1910-1930

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Description: Nerka II, a steam powered, fish pick-up boat at Moffett's Landing. The Nerka II transported slamon from the fishweels in the Cascade area to the Warren cannery at Warrendale.

Date:
1906-1907

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Description: Wilavis (far side, ahead) and Nerka (near side, behind) boat race. Butler's Eddy and Billy Butler's buildings across the river. The race was between Bonneville and a point abreast McGowan's cannery. Butler's Eddy is near Skamania Landing. The Wilavis won by one boat length.

Date:
1903

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Description: The sternwheeler Tahoma trapped in ice in the Columbia River. When it broke loose it crushed the Reed Tunnel Point wheel in the vicinity of Rooster Rock, near the Corbett area.

Date:
January 6-February 12, 1916

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Description: Celilo Falls

Date:
1910-1950

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Description: Construction activities in the vicinity of Bay fishwheel. Some of Seufert Bros. Co. crew, including Guy Whipple and Cris Kitlo.

Date:
1906-1910

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Description: Celilo Canal construction

Date:
1905-1914

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Description: One of the original Taffe fishwheels.

Date:
1900

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