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1. Columbia River Highway
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20 p. An offprint of the journal Contracting, this pamphlet contains four reprints of articles and photographs previously published in the summer of 1916. Three articles are reprinted from Contracting, and the fourth, by Henry Bowlby, is reprinted from American Forestry. The articles and black and white photographs describe in brief the impetus for and history of the building of the Columbia River Highway and show the scenic beauties to be viewed from the road. There seems be be some advertisement for Warrenite, a road surface placed over macadam roads, which was used on the Highway. Both general description and more specific information about contracts, engineering, and construction history are contained in the articles.
2. Multnoma Falls. Height 620 Ft. Columbia River Highway, Oregon. #457.
Multnoma Falls. Height 620 Ft. Columbia River Highway, Oregon. #457.
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A black-and-white photograph. At the bottom in white ink is written "Multnoma Falls. Height 620 Ft. Columbia River Highway, Oregon. #457. c. Cross & Dimmitt". The 542-foot length of the upper cataract is shown as it falls into a pool. Part of the 69-foot long lower cataract that emerges from the pool can be seen, crossed by Benson Bridge. This stone bridge was built in 1914 by Italian stone masons. The view of the falls and their cliff is framed by leafy trees and bushes. Bushes and other plants are on the sides of the cliffs, and more trees, including evergreens, surround the area at the top.
3. Columbia River Highway: Page 22
Columbia River Highway: Page 22
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Selected pages from an offprint of the journal Contracting about contracts, engineering, and construction history.
4. Bridge at Multnomah Falls
Bridge at Multnomah Falls
Description
Unmounted lantern slide of the bridge at the base of Multnomah Falls.
5. Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls
Description
Unmounted lantern slide of Multnomah Falls with a man standing beside an auto on the bridge below.
6. Multnomah Falls
Multnomah Falls
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Unmounted lantern slide of Multnomah Falls with two unidentified women standing at its base.
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