What to See and How to See It: Hand Book and Guide, Containing Valuable Information About Portland and Vicinity, Together With an Account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition; Illustrated With Views of t - Hardcover

Portland Chamber Of Commerce

9780265940280: What to See and How to See It: Hand Book and Guide, Containing Valuable Information About Portland and Vicinity, Together With an Account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition; Illustrated With Views of t

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ISBN 10: 0265940281 ISBN 13: 9780265940280

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Excerpt from What to See and How to See It: Hand Book and Guide, Containing Valuable Information About Portland and Vicinity, Together With an Account of the Lewis and Clark Expedition; Illustrated With Views of the Columbia River, Ocean Scenery, Northwest Industries and Scenery

The view from the top of the Observatory. At an elevation of about feet above the city. Is grand beyond description. It is a summit point commanding the great snow peaks of the Cascade Mountain Range. And the beautiful valleys of the Co iumbia and the Willamette spread out in grand panorama. With both rivers showt here and there like bands of silver. This is also the best 90 t to see the cities of Portland. Vancouver and Oregon City. And the numerous small towns in this vicinity. The City of Portland cannot be seen from Council Crest owing to its location back in the hills about one mile south from the Observatory. While Council Crest is about 150 feet higher than the Tower. It does not command the grand view seen from the Observatory. Which has an elevation of 106 feet above the ground. The view changes according: to the time. And isitors should see the Morning. Sunset and lgbt Views before saving the city. Half way up the Tower is a Cafe where first-class refreshments. Ice cream. Etc.. Will be served. From this ion the view In practically no good u at the top.

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