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Jewett Farm, White Salmon, Washington

Three unidentified people sitting on the front porch of a log cabin. The cabin is two stories with a covered porch and a brick chimney. A large body of water, likely the Columbia River, is visible in the distance. The handwritten description on the back of the photograph reads, "White Salmon, Wa., Jewett Farm."

Gorge on the Klickitat River near Lyle, Washington

Photograph of the Klickitat River passing through a narrow gorge near Lyle, Washington. A log straddles the two sides of the gorge. Typed label on the back of the print reads, "13590 -- Weister, Portland. The Gorge of the Klickitat. Showing precipitous rock walls only fifteen feet apart. Photo taken three miles Northeast of Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington. Thirty thousand horse power to be developed (sic) at this point. Preliminary arrangements for construction now about completed."

Weister Company

Klickitat River near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing the calm waters of the Klickitat River as it winds through hills near Lyle, Washington. Typed label on the back of the print reads, "13606 -- Weister, Portland. Where the Klickitat rests after it's (sic) plunge through the gorge. Photo taken July, 1910. Immediately joining town of Lyle, Klickitat County, Washington. This river is said to be one of the finest trout streams to be found anywhere in the West."

Weister Company

View of Hood River and White Salmon on the Columbia River

Photograph showing a view of Hood River, Oregon on the south side of the Columbia River and White Salmon, Washington on the north side of the river. Taken from a hillside above Hood River and looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. The Hood River Bridge crosses the Columbia River. Typed writing on the back of the print reads, "Looking down Columbia River Canyon - Hood River & White Salmon, Wash. - SP&S Ry." Stamp on the back for Angelus Commercial Studio.

Angelus Commercial Studio (Portland, Or.)

Viewing Celilo Falls, Columbia River

Photograph of a Native American person standing on a rock overlooking Celilo Falls on the Columbia River in the Columbia River Gorge. Large rapids flow past the rock and there is a cloud of mist above the water. The person wears a hat and their back is turned to the camera as they face the river. Taken looking towards the mountains on the Washington side of the river. Stamp at the bottom of the print indicates a 1907 copyright notice for Benjamin A. Gifford. Stamp on the back reads, "Photo Copyright R.I. Gifford."

Gifford, Benjamin A.

View of Mount Hood Across the Columbia River

Photograph of a view of Mount Hood across of the Columbia River. Taken from the area around White Salmon and Underwood on the Washington side of the river, looking south toward Hood River, Oregon and the mountain in the background. There are trees on a steep embankment in the foreground. Handwriting on the back of the print reads, "Mt. Hood & Columbia River from White Salmon - Underwood, Wash. SP&S Ry."

Alice Collins Christening the 1101 Train, Goldendale, Washington

Photographic postcard showing a young woman holding a glass bottle up to the side of the 1101 train. She wears a flapper style hat and dress and smiles for the camera. Typed writing on the back of the print reads, "Alice Collins christening the 1101, July 29, 1929." Stamp on the back reads, "Goldendale, Wash." Second stamp on the back for H.J. Turner, who was affiliated with the Oregon Railroad Association.

Oregon Trunk Rail Bridge across the Columbia River near Celilo Falls

View of the Oregon Trunk (OT) Rail Bridge across the Columbia River near Wishram Washington. The photograph is taken from the tracks on the Washington side of the bridge looking south through the trusses. The bridge is also known as the Celilo Bridge. A note on the back of the photograph reads, "File No. 66 - OT/Celilo Bridge across Columbia River, near Wishram, Wash. Kiser 5475."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Oregon Trunk Rail Bridge across the Columbia River near Celilo Falls

View of the Oregon Trunk (OT) Rail Bridge across the Columbia River near Wishram Washington. The bridge is also known as the Celilo Bridge. The photograph is taken from the bank on the Oregon side of the river and captures almost the full span of the bridge. A portion of Celilo Village is visible in the foreground. The community of Skien is visible in the distance at the base of the bridge on the Washington side. A note on the back of the photograph reads, "File No. 68 - OT/Celilo Bridge across Columbia River, near Wishram, Wash."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Bridges Over the Klickitat Gorge, Washington

Photograph of a log and 2 bridges spanning the Klickitat Gorge on the Klickitat River in Washington. Taken from the bottom of the gorge, looking up at the log and the bridges. Handwritten note on the bottom of the print reads, "Copyright 1911 by E.H. Moorhouse." Handwritten notes on the back read, "Klickitat Gorge," and, "Klickitat River."

Moorhouse, E. H. (Egbert Halsey), 1864-1958

SP&S railway yards at Cliffs, Washington

Photograph of an SP&S railway yard located alongside the Columbia River in Cliffs, Washington. Cliffs was located in Klickitat County, Washington. Scattered railroad cars and a locomotive stand idle on the railroad tracks in the train yard. Mountains are visible across the river in Oregon. Writing at the bottom of the print is cut off, but legible part reads, "Yards at Cliffs." Handwriting on the back reads, "Cliffs, Wa."

SP&S freight yards at Cliffs, Washington

Photograph of an SP&S railway yard located in Cliffs, Washington. Cliffs was located alongside the Columbia River in Klickitat County, Washington. Scattered railroad cars and a locomotive stand idle on the railroad tracks in the train yard. Writing at the bottom of the print reads, "SP&S Ry. Freight Yards at Cliffs." Handwriting on the back reads, "Cliffs, Wa."

Children and Adults Pose on SP&S Locomotive

Photograph showing several children and adults posing on the front of an SP&S steam locomotive #700. One adult and child are still climbing the locomotive and have their backs turned to the camera. Handwriting on back of print reads, "Wishram excursion." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "W. LC. May 20 1956."

Orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing small fruit trees in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. The trees are scattered across a large field. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13593--Weister, Portland. A number of three year old orchard on home ranch of Wm. Morginson, ten miles north of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. Owner made the mistake of seeding alfalfa in this orchard the first year and the alfalfa sapped the strength of the trees, killing several of them. The young trees have been re-set and in another year or two this will be one of the most beautiful orchards on top of the plateau."

Weister Company

Orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing trees in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13602--Weister, Portland. Showing a portion of Yellow Newtown orchard in T.3, Range 12, North of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. Trees planted in the Spring of 1907; photo taken July, 1910. Trees filled with fruit the fourth year. Owner refused $1000. per acre for this orchard one year ago. Cost of land, trees, orchard, etc. which entered into production of this aggregate about $300. the first three years." Handwritten notes on the back of the print read, "Three year old orchard in Southern Washington" and, "Return to SP&S Ry, 629 Ry Exch."

Weister Company

Apple orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing young apple trees in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Likely the Clark orchard. There is a hillside in the background. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13600--Weister, Portland. General view of the little end of Clara (sic) orchard in Western Klickitat County, North of Lyke (sic), showing three year old Spitzenberg trees." Handwritten note on back reads, "Return to SP&S Ry, 629 Ry Exch Bl."

Weister Company

Mr. Clark examines apple tree in his orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing a man inspecting an apple tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13599--Weister, Portland. Still another view of the Clark orchard with Mr. Clark, the owner, in the foreground. Note the very fine care which this orchard shows. The tree in the foreground is a five year old Spitzenberg."

Weister Company

Mr. Butler examines apple tree in his orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing a man standing behind an apple tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. He holds aside a branch, making his face visible through the tree. Typed note on the back of the print reads, " 13587--Weister, Portland. Shows two year old Ortley Apple tree in the orchard of W.I. Butler, seven miles North of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. This tree bore five or six apples at two years of age and made over three feet of growth of new wood. The owner is holding his hand on the twig where this year's growth began. Tree planted in Spring of 1908; photo taken July, 1910." Stamp on the back for Hicks-Chatten Engraving Co. in Portland, Oregon.

Weister Company

Mr. Stopper examines apple tree in his orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph showing a man inspecting an apple tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13584--Weister, Portland. Shows two year old tree in the Stopper orchard, eight miles north of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash., with Mr. Stopper standing by the tree. This is red-shot soil, elevation of about 1700 feet."

Weister Company

Man standing in peach orchard near Lyle, Washington

Photograph of a person standing next to a peach tree in an orchard near Lyle, Washington. The branches of the tree hide the person's face. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "13582--Weister, Portland. Shows young peach orchard planted in the Spring of 1908. Seven miles North of Lyle, Klickitat County, Wash. Photo taken July, 1910, when trees were about 2 1/2 years old."

Weister Company

Apple orchard in Maryhill, Washington

Photograph of 2 rows of apple trees in bloom in an orchard in Maryhill, Washington. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Kiser 5453. Old Apple Orchard, Maryhill, Wash. SP&SRy." Stamp on the back of the print reads, "From Passenger Department, The North Bank Road, Portland, Ore."

Kiser Photo Co. (Portland, Or.)

Picking pears in orchard, Klickitat Valley, Washington

Photograph of 2 people picking pears from a tree in an orchard in Klickitat Valley, Washington. The person on the left stands on a ladder while reaching for a pear high in the tree. The person on the right stands on the ground and reaches for a pear. Both carry pails labeled, "The Barnett Fruit Picking Pail." Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Klickitat Valley, Wn."

Cows in field in Dallesport, Washington

Photograph of cows in an open field in Granddalles, known today as Dallesport, Washington. A creek flows on the left. The cows look at the camera. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "Spring in Granddalles Townsite Block 56." Handwritten note on the back indicates this is Washington state.

Cows in field in Dallesport, Washington

Photograph of 8 cows scattered in a wide, open field in Granddalles, known today as Dallesport, Washington. Two of the cows in the center appear to be young calves. The cows all turn to look at the camera. Typed note on the back of the print reads, "3000 acres of this kind of flat land commencing with Granddalles townsite and extending 3 1/2 miles north to foothills." Handwritten note indicates this is Washington state.

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