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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.
The Column artwork revealed. What follows is the detail of Attilio Pusterla’s initial sketches for the Astoria Column. His chronological depictions begin from bottom to top — tracing the development to the region from its pristine beginnings to the arrival of the railroad in 1893.
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.
Visitors may climb the inside of the tower to the observation deck at the top, which provides a spectacular view of Astoria and the Columbia River. The gift shop’s hours of operation vary, and visitors are encouraged to call the monument at (503) 325-2963 for current hours.
Dedicated by the Great Northern Railway in 1926, the Astoria Column stands today as a monument to those people. The Column is a unique work of Northwest art offering an unparalleled view of the meeting of many roads.
