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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.
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By the time of the restoration, only about 20 percent of the...
- Fort Clatsop
Built in 1805 near present-day Astoria, Fort Clatsop was the...
- Robert Gray (1755–1806)
On May 11, 1792, Robert Gray, the first American to...
- Meriwether Lewis
Lewis and Clark Expedition map. Lewis and Clark, "Track...
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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.
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 history and restoration of the Astoria Column. This publication was produced from articles and photos reprinted from The Daily Astorian newspaper. Brian J. McNeill, The Daily Astorian features editor, designed and edited Monumental Restoration.
29 Ιαν 2019 · Dedicated in 1926, the Column features a hand-painted spiral frieze that celebrates three historic events: the discovery of the Columbia River by Captain Robert Gray, the end of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and the arrival of the ship Tonquin.
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.
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.
