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Old Fort Astoria, Astoria, Oregon

A photograph of a drawing depicting old Fort Astoria in 1845. An American flag flies over the fort. The back identified the artist as Henry J. Barre, but the correct name is likely Henry J. Warre. Handwritten note on back of print reads, "Old Fort Astoria 1845 by Captain Henry J. Barre, British Army." Photograph of drawing taken by Arthur M. Prentiss.

Warre, H. (Henry), 1819-1898

Portrait of Theresa Dixon

A three-quarter length portrait of Theresa Dixon. She is standing with one arm resting on a table beside a vase of flowers. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Theresa Antoinette Townes (Brown). Born in Macon, GA in 1858. Arrived by boat in Astoria. Was given by Sea Captain & daughter. Lived with them till the daughter married. Later married Roscoe Dixon. 1 son - Chester Dixon. Later 1 daughter - Mabel born in Seattle." The photograph is a copy print from an earlier photograph.

Portrait of Roscoe Dixon

A bust portrait of Roscoe Dixon. He is wearing a light-colored striped suit and has a handlebar moustache. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Roscoe Lee Dixon. Owner of Roscoe's Oyster House, Astoria, Oreg. Born in 1843. born in Richmond, Va. Sent by Underground Railroad to New Bedford, Mass. Later came west with part of the family and lived in Astoria until Railroad came to Portland, lost their business & moved to Seattle. 1 son- Chester Dixon born in Astoria about 1881?" The photograph is a copy print from an earlier photograph.

Portrait of Chester Ingersol Dixon

A full-length portrait of Chester Ingersol Dixon as a young child. He is seated on a tricycle and is wearing a light-colored play dress and a wide-brimmed black hat. A handwritten note on the back of the photograph reads, "Chester Ingersoll Dixon, born in Astoria, OR."

California Gallery (Astoria, Or.)

Stengele's view of Astoria / B.W. Pierce, artist, 1890

A Bird's-eye view map of Astoria, Oregon looking south from above the Columbia River. An inset map shows "Upper Astoria, looking east from E. 4th & Hemlock Sts." The border of the map includes illustrated vignettes of select buildings and business interiors in the city including: J.O. Hanthorn & Co.; residence of Col. J. Taylor; Hotel Ford; W.L. Uhlenhart; public school building; Sam'l. Elmore; Odd Fellows Building & I.W. Case; Pythian Castle; Clatsop Mill Co.; Flavel Block; Astoria Iron Works; M.J. Kinney; O'Hara & Ingalls; Astoria Real Estate Co.; Gustave Hansen Jeweler; Elmore, Sanborn & Co.; H.M. Thatcher; Van Dusen & Co.; residence of Geo. Flavel; M.C. Crosby; Robb & Parker; Thompson & Ross.

Pierce, B. W. (Bruce Wellington), 1859-1947

Astoria, the Seaport of the Great Northwest, 1890

A real estate promotional map for the city of Astoria, Oregon, produced by the Astoria Real Estate Co. in 1890. The front of the document features a map of real estate lots in Astoria with the title, "Astoria as laid out & recorded by I. W. Case." The back of the document features a bird's-eye view of Astoria illustration by Lewis & Dryden. It also includes promotional illustrations and information about the regions climate and commercial development opportunities.

Astoria Real Estate Company

First Train to Portland from Astoria Railroad Depot

Photograph showing crowds of people standing on a platform next to a train in Astoria, Oregon. The train station is on the Columbia River and the town of Astoria is visible in the background. Two men in the locomotive look up at the camera. Handwritten label on the front of the print reads, "First train to Portland, A&C RR, May 16, 1898." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Astoria R.R. Depot, First train to Portland, May 16, 1898." Stamp on the back for Woodfield Photo Studio and Gift Shop.

Woodfield, Frank W., 1879-1955

Great Northern Railroad Refrigerator Car

Photograph showing a Great Northern railroad refrigerator car in front of S. Schmidt & Co. Fish Packers, likely in Astoria, Oregon. A sign on a pole in the foreground reads, "Stop. Look out for the train." Handwriting on the bottom of the print reads, "?. First car of salmon taken from Columbia River year 1910. ? Copenhagen ?.

Coe, Elmer Andrew

Fishing Sloop

A photograph of two individuals on a fishing sloop on an unidentified body of water. The negative envelope reads, "Fishing sloop Mr. Moore near Astoria (butterfly boat)."

Henrichsen, Lars C., 1839-1924

Fishing Sloop

A photograph of two individuals on a fishing sloop off Tongue Point near Astoria. A note on the negative envelope reads, ""Mr. Moore" - Spirit sail-rigged double ended gillnet boat, 2 fishermen."

Henrichsen, Lars C., 1839-1924

Map of Astoria in 1846 as I remember it, Mr. Burr Osborn

A watercolor sketch map of Astoria, Oregon in 1846. Burr Osborn drew the map from memory in 1913. Osborn served on the USS Shark under the command of Lt. Neil M. Howison. He survived the shipwreck of the Shark near Clatsop Beach on September 10, 1846 and spent several months in Astoria . Copies of his letters sent with the map detailing his reminiscences of the event and his time in Astoria were reprinted in the Oregon Historical Quarterly in 1913, v. 14, no. 4, p. 355-365.

Osborn, John Burr, 1826-1921

S.S. Great Northern on the Columbia River

Photograph of the S.S. Great Northern sailing on the Columbia River near Astoria, Oregon. This ship was built by the Great Northern Pacific Steam Ship Company for the SP&S Railway. It served to transport passengers and freight between terminals in Astoria, Oregon and San Francisco, California. Signature on the bottom right reads, "Gifford." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "SS Great Northern of the Great Northern Pacific SS Co. in the Columbia River near Astoria, Ore. (1915)."

Gifford, Benjamin A.

Crowd at Railroad Station, Astoria, Oregon

A crowd of people stand around an American flag at a railroad station. Musicians with instruments stand to the left. In the background is a railcar labeled SP&S. Likely the same event depicted in OrgLot78_B1F2_017. Embossment on lower right reads, "Woodfield Photo. Astoria, Ore."

Woodfield, Frank W., 1879-1955

Man Facing Crowd, Astoria, Oregon

A man stands alone with his arms crossed on a dirt lot at a railroad station. He faces a crowd of men on a sidewalk who look at him. The lone man is blurry while the crowd is in focus. Likely the same event depicted in OrgLot78_B1F2_018. Embossment on lower right reads, "Woodfield Photo. Astoria, Ore."

Woodfield, Frank W., 1879-1955

Astoria, Oregon

A view of downtown Astoria, Oregon and the Columbia River. There are signs for Montgomery Ward, the Bank of Astoria, and other businesses. Washington state is visible on the other side of the Columbia. Handwritten note on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1935. Stamp on the back of the print for Beaver Engraving Co. in Portland, Oregon.

Astoria, Oregon

A view of downtown Astoria, Oregon and the Columbia River. Several ships are in the river, and Washington state is visible across the river. Handwritten note on the back of the print indicates this was taken in 1935.

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