Real Photo Post Card - "'Shepherds Dell,' #242, Columbia River Highway, Ore."

Cross and Dimmitt

Published by Cross and Dimmitt

About this Item

Original black and white photo postcard. No date, circa 1920s-1930s. 3 1/2" x 5 1/2." Title printed at the bottom of the image. Imprint of "Cross & Dimmitt" printed in the lower-right corner. Cross & Dimmitt were two prominent Portland photographers who were known for their work during the 1920s. Postcard is unused. Postcard is very clean and intact except for slight age toning on the back and a small smudge at the top of the image. A Near Fine copy. This postcard shows the Shepperd's Dell Bridge, also known as the Youngs Creek Bridge, in Shepperd's Dell, a small canyon in Multnomah County, Oregon. Shepperd's Dell has alternate spellings including the one in the title as well as "Shepperds Dell." The bridge was designed by Karl P. Billner, who worked on other bridges lining the Columbia River Highway, and was completed in 1914. The canyon was carved by a creek which has two nearby waterfalls. Due to the relative difficulty in reaching the waterfalls, the bridge is arguably the most famous feature of Shepperd's Dell. The postcard depicts two vintage vehicles, perhaps motor tour cars, on the road. The Columbia River Highway is carried by the Shepperd's Dell Bridge.

Seller Inventory # 022368

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Real Photo Post Card - "'Shepherds Dell,' #242, Columbia River Highway, Ore."
• Publisher: Cross and Dimmitt
• Binding: No Binding
• Condition: Collectible-Near Fine (Near Fi
• Seller catalogs:
  • Postcards
  • Western Americana
  • Art and Architecture