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Columbia River Highway looking west from Eagle Creek, OR, 1923

Subjects
Bridges & DamsForests & TreesMountains & HillsRivers & Streams
Card type
Linen
Date
c. 1923 (White Border)
Front of Columbia River Highway looking west from Eagle Creek, OR, 1923, c. 1923 linen postcard
Front
Back of Columbia River Highway looking west from Eagle Creek, OR, 1923, c. 1923 linen postcard
Back

About this postcard

The view follows the Columbia River Highway west from Eagle Creek, with a paved road and stone guard wall curving along a wooded cliff above the Columbia River. The printed caption identifies Tooth Mountain and, in the distance, the Bridge of the Gods. The highway was completed in 1915 and promoted as the "King of Roads" for its engineered curves, masonry retaining walls, and river overlooks. It helped launch the American scenic-highway movement. A caption quotes Richmond Pearson Hobson: "Only one city can have a Columbia River Highway. It will make Portland famous."

Postcard Details

Message · English, in pen

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PublisherLipschuetz & Katz
318. COLUMBIA RIVER HIGHWAY, LOOKING WEST FROM EAGLE CREEK. --- ON THE HIGHWAY LOOKING WEST FROM EAGLE CREEK. This is another magnificent view from the highway looking west from Eagle Creek at Tooth Mountain, and showing Bridge of the Gods in the distance. Richmond Pearson Hobson says— 'Other cities may have their in- dustries and institutions. Only one city can have a Columbia River Highway. It will make Portland famous."
PostmarkedSeattle, WA, August 9, 1923, 09:00
Stamp
Addressed to
Mrs. Clara Phelps

Morris, NY

Postcard record

Postmarked, Seattle, WA
PublisherLipschuetz & Katz
Series318. R-62029
ConditionGood
Place addressedMrs. Clara Phelps, Morris, NY
Place depictedColumbia River Highway, OR
Place depictedEagle Creek, OR
PublisherLipschuetz & Katz, Portland, OR
Stamp10c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
Stamp1c George Washington, green, perforated on all sides
NotesWhite border; visible linen/canvas texture; spotting and stains near the top center of the image. Postmark: SEATTLE, WASH. AUG 9 9 AM 1923 TERMINAL. Divided back, white border, blue-ink message written sideways, edge wear and creasing, stamp torn at right.

Cite this card

Columbia River Highway looking west from Eagle Creek, OR, 1923, postcard, c. 1923. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/columbia-river-highway-looking-west-from-eagle-creek-or-1923. Accessed November 2, 2026.