Historic Hood River
Looking Down the East Side Grade
2-21-2013
Notes
We’re looking down the east side grade towards the bridges across the Hood River. You can imagine what it must have been like to control a horse-drawn wagon on this pitch of road.
The History Museum of Hood River County
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l.e.
There is some writing on the top board. I wonder what precautions it gives. Maybe, "Please do not lean against this board".
You can see the railroad station. I wonder if these people lived on Button Hill or if they have farther to walk.
Is this a Davidson photo?
charlott
There isn’t much dirt holding those railings in. One certainly had to be aware of any on coming traffic. I thought in an earlier photo we saw some sort of turn out along that area. Can one not visualize that road during rains, it was have been a sloggy mess, not to mention slick. No way would an east side farmer think of heading for Hood River when there was any ice on that old East Side Road meandering down through there.
RALPH
What is the date for this picture? Time period. Thanks
l.e.
Ralph, I was trying to see the Mt Hood Hotel had been enlarged but I can’t see clearly enough.
Can someone tell if the hotel has even been enlarged to the 1890’s version?
Arthur
There are a few hazy clues about the date. It looks like the cupola is on the hotel, so post 1900. There is only one railroad station, but the tracks seem to be there for the Mt. Hood Railroad, which I think was built by 1905. The old railroad bridge is still being used– we should be able to get a date for the modern replacement. My best guess– 1904-1905.
Arthur
The image is from an unmarked stereo card, so no clues about the photographer or date on the object itself. It’s been in the museum collection since at least 1951.
l.e.
Charlott…..photo #336 shows the pull out. Probably the same family. Not sure it is the same day although the little boys’ hats might be the same.