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Multnomah Falls History: The Story of Benson Bridge

From 1884 until World War II the ORNCo Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company operated a train stop at Multnomah Falls. It was around this time that the “bow string truss” bridge across Multnomah Creek was built.

Posted on November 23, 2019February 20, 2026Categories Columbia River Gorge History, Columbia River Highway, Historic PhotosTags Benson Bridge, Columbia River Gorge, Columbia River Highway, history, mt hood loop highway, Multnomah Falls, Oregon, oregon history11 Comments on Multnomah Falls History: The Story of Benson Bridge

Horseback Riding on The Historic Columbia River Highway

It was 1915 and a lot was going on just east of Troutdale Oregon in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. Planning was taking place for the construction of the now Historic Columbia River Highway.

Posted on November 18, 2018February 20, 2026Categories Columbia River Gorge History, Columbia River Highway, Historic Ephemera, Historic PhotosTags Alvida Calvert, Columbia River Gorge, Columbia River Highway, Harry Calvert, history, horseback riiding, latourell falls, latourell falls footbridge, Multnomah Falls, Oregon, sheppards dell3 Comments on Horseback Riding on The Historic Columbia River Highway

Multnomah Falls circa 1930

Posted on February 15, 2017February 19, 2026Categories Columbia River Highway, Historic PhotosTags Columbia River Gorge, Columbia River Highway, history, Multnomah Falls, Old Cars, OregonLeave a comment on Multnomah Falls circa 1930