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The Villard gold spike excursion
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Call Number
Z-5951
Creator
Haynes, F. Jay (Frank Jay), 1853-1921
Date
1883
Summary
Men crowd embankments during an excursion on the newly opened Northern Pacific Railroad transcontinental route below Multnomah Falls in Multnomah County, Oregon. The Benson footbridge spans a gap at the base of the 620 foot waterfall.
Physical Description
1 photographic print ; 24 x 17 cm (9 1/2 x 7 in.) mounted on mat board.
Born-Digital or Analog
Analog
Subject
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Multnomah County (Or.)
Multnomah Creek (Or.)
Multnomah Falls (Or.)
Men--Oregon--Multnomah County
Pedestrian bridges--Oregon--Multnomah County
Railroad travel--Oregon--Multnomah County
Waterfalls--Oregon--Multnomah County
Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Or. and Wash.)
Related Material
Image file: ZZR711005951
Type of Material
Group portraits
Photographic prints
Digital Version Created From
Mike Vinson.
Notes
Additional information printed on verso includes: "F. Jay Haynes, official photo, N.P.R.R., Fargo, Dakota," a list of views in the catalog, including this image: "Multnomah Fall, O. R. and N," and "Argus Print, Fargo."; Title printed on mat with: "Opening of the Northern Pacific Railroad, Sept 8, 1883."; R7110059515
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Denver Public Library Special Collections, [call number]
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Haynes, F. Jay (Frank Jay), 1853-1921,
The Villard gold spike excursion
(1883). Denver Public Library Digital Collections, accessed 17/01/2026, https://digital.denverlibrary.org/nodes/view/1117601