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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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Catalog Num: 1999.04.123
Condition: Good
Date: January 6-February 12, 1916
Location: Opposite Archer Mt., Mid-Columbia
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Content: 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.
Other Notes: photo courtesy of [Harry Blaser?]see Fishwheels of the Columbia by Donaldson and Cramer
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