A climber standing on the top of Mount Hood with the old Summit House fire lookout station built by the legendary mountain man Lige Coalman circa 1915.
On The Summit of Mt. Hood in 1915
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Jennie Welch Mt Hood Photographer
Although not recognized as such, Jennie Welch should be included in the list of early 20th century female photographers. Her photos capture the history and beauty of the Welches. Without her photos many early scenes would be lost with the passing of time.
Steven Mitchell – Husband of the Hills
Steven Mitchell, Mount Hood History Steven Mitchell was legend on Mount Hood in his times, as well as his son Arlie, who was the last tollgate keeper at the Rhododendron Tollgate of the old Barlow Trail Road. Lige Coalman, who was raised by Steven, was also a legendary mountain man on Mount Hood in his … Continue reading Steven Mitchell – Husband of the Hills
The Wistaria Farm Inn
A Popular Stop on the Mount Hood Loop Highway The Wistaria Farm Inn, located near Cherryville, Oregon, east of Sandy, was one of many roadhouses along the old Mount Hood Loop Highway (now Highway 26). During the early days of automobile travel, these roadhouses provided food and lodging for travelers exploring the scenic route around … Continue reading The Wistaria Farm Inn
Reliance Mt Hood Stages
Reliance Mt Hood Stages – First Autos to Mount Hood Reliance Mt Hood Stages – In the early days of the road to Mount Hood, after the immigrant era, the road allowed the burgeoning new city of Portland to access the mountain for recreation. Mountain climbing and hiking the trails in the foothills in those days … Continue reading Reliance Mt Hood Stages