20 RPPC Oregon Columbia Hood River Gorge Highway Waterfalls REAL PHOTO POSTCARDS For Sale

This lot of 20 POSTALLY UNSUED UNDIVIDED BACK Oregon Waterfalls Mount Hood Columbia Hood River Gorge Highway REAL PHOTO POSTCARDS produced by publishers Gross & Dimmitt that began selling in the region around 1916. These original postcards from the United States showcase the picturesque landscapes and towns along the Columbia River Gorge, making them a valuable addition to any postcard collection. Each postcard measures a standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches and features a real photo of the area, providing a glimpse into the past of this iconic region in North America.

• The picture of Mount Hood as seen from Lost Lake, Oregon shows the iconic snow-capped peak reflected in the calm waters, surrounded by a dense evergreen forest. "#153 Mt. Hood, Oregon. Alt. 11,225. Gross & Dimmitt".

• The image of the historic Columbia River Highway depicts the scenic road (constructed between 1913 and 1922) known for its pioneering engineering and views of the Columbia River Gorge, featuring the characteristic concrete balustrade railing along the edge. This specific view is labeled "Columbia High Way Ore. #251".

• The caption identifies the panoramic view of the Columbia River Gorge from Crown Point in Oregon as "View from Crown Point, Columbia River, Ore. H265". The image captures the area likely before or shortly after the completion of the nearby Vista House observatory in 1918, a period when the new scenic highway was considered a major engineering and scenic achievement.

• The RPPC titled "View from Crown Point, Columbia Highway #269" features the Columbia River Gorge dating back to the late 1910s or early 1920s and showcases the landscape from a high vantage point looking west.

• "The Wahkeena Falls 242 Feet Over Columbia Highway #273" were originally known as Gordon Falls but were renamed in 1915 to Wahkeena, a Yakama word that means "Most Beautiful". The photograph shows the tierred waterfall flowing under an ornate stone bridge, which is part of a trail system designed in 1914 by Samuel Lancaster, the chief engineer of the highway.

• The image of "Bridal Veil Falls #372 Columbia River Highway Oregon", displays a two-tiered cascade accessible from the Columbia River Highway. The historic bridge, built in 1914, crosses over the falls and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

• "Shepherd's Dell #374 Columbia River Highway Oregon" features a traffic jam of early automobiles on the the Shepherd's Dell Bridge (completed in 1914) and showcases the architectural and natural beauty of the highway, including the rocky outcrop know as Bishop's Cap.

• The "Figure Eight #377" postcard shows the famous Figure-8 loops of the historic Columbia River Highway, an innovative piece of engineering in order to navigate a steep 600-foot descent from Crown Point to the river level while maintaining a gentle grade. This section of the highway features a series of horseshoe curves built as a prototype and is located near Guy W. Talbot Park in the River Gorge.

• The Benson Bridge, constructed in 1914, is visible spanning the Multnomah Falls, Oregon's tallest waterfall at 620 feet in the RPPC #390.

• The #395 "Eagle Creek Bridge" REAL PHOTO POSTCARD features a distinct masonry arch design constructed from local basalt stone and includes a unique, still-existing salmon viewing nook built into its structure.

• Image #396 features the distinctive rustic stone guardrails and a built-in bench characteristic of the early 20th-century road construction in the area and the scenic viewpoint known as the "Eagle's Nest".

• The "Vista House", a historic observatory and rest stop built between 1916 and 1918, is situated on Crown Point in the Columbia River Gorge, providing views 733 feet above the river. It served as a 'comfort station' for travelers and memorial for Oregon pioneers. (#400)

• "Latourell Bridge" crosses Latourelle Creek near Latourell Falls, a 2-lane concrete arch span built in 1914 as an original feature of the highway. At 316 feet long and 100 feet high, it was an engineering marvel of its time, featuring repeating open-spandral arches and a classic balustrade--designed to blend with the natural landscape and maximize scenic views. (#404)

• A narrow canyon view of "Oneonta Gorge", a popular natural landmark in the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. (#408)

• "Latourell Falls", a waterfall known for its distinctive 225 feet sheer drop over columnar basalt cliffs on the Historic Columbia River Highway in Oregon. (#415)

• "Horsetail Falls", a 208-foot waterfall plunging beside the highway, highlights a concrete bridge in the foreground that was built in 1914 as part of the original construction. (#416)

• "Cascade Locks" on the Columbia River is a crucial navigational point that allowed boats to bypass dangerous rapids, essential for river trade and travel to connect Portland to The Dalles before the construction of the Bonneville Dam. (#418)

• The original "Mitchell Point Tunnel", often called the Tunnel of the Many Vistas, was built in 1915 and featured five arched windows blasted through the basalt cliff, offering scenic views of the Columbia River. (#420)

• "Oneonta Tunnel" was a 125- foot tunnel that originally opened in 1914 as part of the first scenic roadway in the U.S. (#426)

All of these RPPCs are postally UNUSED with UNDIVIDED BACKS. Good pre-owned condition with light to mild age wear with some curving. SOLD AS-IS.
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