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The Astoria Column is one of the country’s treasured monuments commemorating America’s settlement of the West. Get a closer look at the artwork and learn more about the American story.
- History of The Column
The restoration included rebuilding the doors, restoring the...
- Plan Your Visit
The Astoria Column tells the story of human settlement at...
- Artwork of The Column
The Column artwork revealed What follows is the detail of...
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Keeping the Astoria Column in tip-top shape requires a lot...
- Know Before You Go
The Astoria Column is located at 1 Coxcomb Drive, about two...
- Group Information
A visit to the Astoria Column has become a treasured...
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- Astoria Area Map
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- History of The Column
The Astoria Column is an art-covered pillar made of concrete that reaches 125 feet skyward from Coxcomb Hill, overlooking Astoria and the Columbia River. Its observation platform offers a panoramic view for the many visitors who climb the 164 steps of its winding staircase.
The restoration included rebuilding the doors, restoring the cupola and cleaning its windows, and replacing the copper finial that once perched on top of the Column. The City of Astoria replaced the railing on the viewing platform to meet modern building codes.
The Astoria Column is a tower in the northwest United States, overlooking the mouth of the Columbia River on Coxcomb Hill in Astoria, Oregon. Built in 1926, the concrete and steel structure is part of a 30-acre (12 ha) city park called Astor Park.
Located in Astoria, Oregon, the 125-foot-tall Astoria Column serves as a monument to the history Pacific Northwest. The idea for the column first came about in 1898 when the city thought to build an electrified tower that would rival the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France.
The Astoria Column tells the story of human settlement at the mouth of the mighty Columbia River. Winding around the Column’s exterior, the etched artwork is restored in superb detail and depicts the land, tribes, explorers, settlers, workers, and finally, the railroad.
Astoria Column offers panoramic views of nature and history. Standing in the grass at the Astoria Column, make sure you watch out for low-flying aircraft. Made of balsawood. It's a tradition that has been going on at the column for years.
