View from Crown Point Columbia River Gorge OR 1955 Vintage Postcard Unposted for Sale

View from Crown Point Columbia River Gorge OR 1955 Vintage Postcard Unposted For Sale

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View from Crown Point Columbia River Gorge OR 1955 Vintage Postcard Unposted:
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C773 - VIEW FROM CROWN POINT, OREGON - From this vantage point at VISTA HOUSE, the motorist can stop and enjoy this beautiful view of the Columbia River as it courses its way through the mile-wide Columbia Gorge.

Kodachrome by Ray Atkeson

Crown Point (also known historically as Thor's Heights or Thor's Crown)[1][2] is a basalt promontory on the Columbia River Gorge and an associated state park in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located in eastern Multnomah County, approximately 15 miles (24 km) east of Portland. Crown Point is one of the scenic lookouts along the Historic Columbia River Highway, providing a panoramic view of part of the Columbia River. It stands 733 feet (223 m) above the river and is the remains of a lava flow that filled the ancestral channel of the Columbia River 14 to 17 million years ago.[3][4] The Point was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1971.

Vista House is a museum at Crown Point in Multnomah County, Oregon, that also serves as a memorial to Oregon pioneers and as a comfort station for travelers on the Historic Columbia River Highway. The site, situated on a rocky promontory, is 733 feet (223 m) above the Columbia River on the south side of the Columbia River Gorge. The octagonal stone building was designed by Edgar M. Lazarus in the style of Art Nouveau, and completed in 1918 after nearly two years of construction. - Wikipedia

This vintage postcard showcases a stunning view of the Columbia River Gorge in 1955. The image depicts the Crown Point Highway in Corbett, Multnomah County, Oregon, and highlights the breathtaking landscapes, engineering, and architecture of the region. Published by C. P. Johnston Company in Seattle, the postcard features a lithograph print on cardboard and paper material with a divided back and chrome finish.

The postcard belongs to the category of topographical postcards and is a single unit for sale. The unit quantity is one, and it is unposted. The postcard measures 5.5 x 3.5 inches and was manufactured in the United States during the photochrome era of 1939-Now. The postcard is an ideal collectible for tourism, travel, and roadside America enthusiasts, and it captures the beauty and charm of the Columbia River Gorge in a unique and timeless way!