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1. The Dalles in 1858
The Dalles in 1858
Description
The Dalles probably derived its name from its location by 'contracted running waters hemmed in by walls of rock'. Such a place was called 'dalles' in French. The first building in Eastern Oregon was the Methodist mission erected at the Dalles in 1838. The mission home became a favorite place for voyagers, up and down the Columbia who were compelled to portage at this place. As time passed the Dalles became the chief settlement east of the Cascades. Here in the spring of 1848 the log Fort Dalles was built and occupied by Major Tucker and his command, the 'Rifle Regiment' of U.S. Troops, who had arrived the previous autumn. Here, too, was established the first court house which was for years the only 'hall of justice' between the Cascades and the Rockies. By 1858, as indicated in the picture, the Dalles had become a permanent little city.
2. Windermere from Furness Fell
Windermere from Furness Fell
Description
"From the slopes of Furness Fell (Furness Mountain) is shown here another view of Windermere - both village and lake."
3. Grange over Sands
Grange over Sands
Description
"A pleasing scene showing part of the little village of Grange."
4. Seine River, Paris, France
Seine River, Paris, France
Description
The Seine River is the highway of travel from the Mediterranean countries through the valley of the Saone-Rhone system. There are always boats floating down from the upper parts of the Seine, and if we should travel up the Marne, which joins the Seine, just outside of Paris, we might find a canal by which we could go clear to the Rhine, where other boats would take us out through Belgium and Holland to the North Sea. The river is crossed by thirty-two bridges of various ages and design, each ornamented with trophies commemorating French victories. The oldest is Point Neuf commenced in 1578 under Henry III; the last and most beautiful is Point Alexander III, 350 feet long, 132 feet wide, but consisting of a single iron arch. Broad avenues lead from each to beautiful boulevards for which Paris is famous.
5. Downtown skyline
Downtown skyline
6. Riverside Drive
Riverside Drive
Description
This is Riverside Drive, another famous street which varies from 90 to 168 feet in width and is three miles in length. Part of Riverside Park is shown in the picture. On this street are some of the finest residences in the City. Lots are worth $1200 to $1600 per front foot.
7. Grant's Tomb
Grant's Tomb
Description
North of the tomb is a gingko tree sent by Li Hung Chang, who admired Grant. Near Grant's tomb is the grave of a five year old child with the inscription "To an amiable child," died in 1797. It is the only grave except Grant's maintained and cared for by the city in one of its public parks.
8. Portland, Oregon with Mt. Hood in the background
Portland, Oregon with Mt. Hood in the background
Description
Oregon has splendid facilities for sending her products out on the water ways of the world through her excellent harbor and port at Portland.
9. View of Windermere
View of Windermere
Description
"The village of Windermere lies about 300 feet above the lake level and about three-quarters of a mile from its shore. It is delightfully situated among trees at the foot of Orrest Head, a hill 784 feet high, and affords many fine views of the lake."
10. Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle
Description
Going on up Broadway to 59th Street we come to Columbus Circle, also one of the famous spots in the City, which marks the intersection of Eighth Avenue, Broadway and 59th Street, one of the busiest corners in the City. One entrance to Central Park is here. Maine monument at the entrance to the Park and Columbus monument at the intersection of the streets may both be seen. This section is known as Automobile Row. U.S. Tire Building, built in conformity with the new building code regulations, and the Fisk Tire Building are at the left in the picture. A large Negro section is to the right. The Circle is a wonderfully beautiful sight on a winter's night, with snow swirling and the lights shining through. Broadway loses much of its glory from this point northward and becomes a district of small retail shops of every sort with restaurants and all kinds of eating places interspersed. We shall leave Broadway for a time to go down and pick up some things of interest before going to the upper end of the City.
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