The First Car to Government Camp: John B. Kelly’s 1903 Ascent

John B. Kelly's White Stanhope Steam Car at Laurel Hill on the Barlow Road.

Today, a trip from Portland to Government Camp takes about an hour. The road is paved, the grades are manageable, and the drive is routine. In 1903, it was anything but. The first car to Government Camp had a challenging trip.

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