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The Villard gold spike excursion

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Call NumberZ-5951CreatorHaynes, F. Jay (Frank Jay), 1853-1921Date1883SummaryMen 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 Description1 photographic print ; 24 x 17 cm (9 1/2 x 7 in.) mounted on mat board.Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectNorthern Pacific Railroad CompanyMultnomah County (Or.)Multnomah Creek (Or.)Multnomah Falls (Or.)Men--Oregon--Multnomah CountyPedestrian bridges--Oregon--Multnomah CountyRailroad travel--Oregon--Multnomah CountyWaterfalls--Oregon--Multnomah CountyColumbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (Or. and Wash.)Related MaterialImage file: ZZR711005951Type of MaterialGroup portraitsPhotographic printsDigital Version Created FromMike Vinson.NotesAdditional 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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