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Leedom, Karen L.: Astoria: An Oregon History. Astoria, Oregon: Rivertide Publishing, 2008. ISBN 978-0-9826252-1-7. MacGibbon, Elma (1904). Leaves of knowledge. Shaw & Borden Co. Elma MacGibbons reminiscences about her travels in the United States starting in 1898, which were mainly in Oregon and Washington. Includes chapter "Astoria and the ...
Astoria: Opened in 1925 amid reconstruction after Astoria's fire of 1922, this theater and commercial building symbolized the city's rebirth. Its Italian Renaissance style was unique in Astoria, and the auditorium features a set of 12 mural-style paintings depicting Venetian canal scenes by local artist Joseph Knowles. [7] 2: John Jacob Astor Hotel
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The shipyard was incorporated on August 6, 1917 by George F. Rodgers (former mayor of Salem, Oregon), C.A. Koppison, and L.E. Rolfe who took a five year lease out on a dock in Astoria, Oregon. [1] The shipyard was located on 7.5 acres at the mouth of the Columbia River between the Port of Astoria to the northeast and the Spokane, Portland and ...
The cannery was run by the Astoria Packing Company, of which Marshall J. Kinney, son of Robert C. Kinney, was president. [5] During 1881 the complex, then referred to as the "largest and most extensive salmon-packing establishment on the Pacific Coast", reportedly packed 26,000 cases of salmon . [ 5 ]
The renovation increased exhibit space to 44,200 square feet (4,110 m 2) and now houses interactive historical exhibits and museum acquisitions. Visitors may experience what it is like to pilot a tugboat, participate in a Coast Guard rescue on the Columbia River Bar, and live in Astoria during the height of salmon fishing. Huge windows make the ...
Samuel Elmore Cannery was a U.S. National Historic Landmark in Astoria, Oregon that was designated in 1966 but was delisted in 1993. [2]The home of "Bumble Bee" brand tuna, it was the longest continuously-operated salmon cannery in the United States, from its construction in 1898 until decommissioning in 1980.
National Register of Historic Places in Astoria, Oregon (1 C, 19 P) O. Outdoor sculptures in Astoria, Oregon (1 P)