Mount Hood History

Mount Hood and Columbia River Gorge History

Arlie Mitchell Barlow Road’s last Tollgate Keeper.

Arlie Edward Mitchell, 89, thought to be the last living Barlow Road tollgate keeper, dies June 1. (1976) Mitchell died ...
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The History of The Mt Hood Golf Course

The Mt Hood Golf Course - Nestled deep within the Salmon River Valley in the foothills of Mount Hood is ...
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George Pinner – Master Stonemason

George Pinner, Master Stonemason, Faubion Oregon George Pinner built most of the stone fireplace through the Mount Hood corridor during ...
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The Little Toot Drive In

Wimpey's Little Toot Drive In, Kelso Oregon Whimpy's Little Toot Drive In, Kelso Oregon was located across the street from ...
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Adolf Aschoff’s Letters To Home

It's funny how certain situations can go in a full circle. Even old postcards sent on the other side of ...
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Snow Saga of Lige Coalman

Intro: This is a story that was transcribed from the retelling by Victor H. White in 1972 of a story ...
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Government Camp Oregon

Government Camp Oregon The History of Government Camp Oregon, on the south side of Mount Hood. Government Camp is located ...
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Adolf Aschoff and Marmot Oregon

Adolf Aschoff and Marmot Oregon's History Marmot Oregon is a place more than it is a town. It is located ...
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Mount Hood Highway at Alder Creek 1939

Alder Creek is a little town half way between Sandy and Welches Oregon on today's Highway 26. The Ivy Bear ...
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Mount Hood History is a blog where I share the historical photos and ephemera that I have collected over the last several decades. My main collection consists of many old Real Photo Postcards but I seek out obscure photographs of landmarks that have come and gone on both the Mt Hood Loop Highway and the Historic Columbia River Highway.

I try my best to be accurate in my writing here but I am always glad to listen to the stories of others in hopes of receiving more information or another view of the history that I share here. Please use my Contact Page to get ahold of me for any inquiries.