ASTORIA RAILROAD PRESERVATION

ASTORIA, OR

Astoria Column Panorama Credit: timacrow

Astoria Railroad Preservation is a non-profit organization located in Astoria, Oregon, dedicated to preserving the rich history of the region's railroad industry. The organization operates a museum and a collection of vintage trains, cars, and equipment that showcase the history of rail transportation in Astoria and the Pacific Northwest.

The museum is located in a historic train depot building that was constructed in 1923 and served as the hub of the region's rail network for many years. The building has been restored to its original condition and features exhibits on the history of the railroad in Astoria, including photographs, artifacts, and interactive displays.

Astoria Railroad Preservation also maintains a collection of vintage locomotives, passenger cars, and freight cars that are open to the public for tours and events. The collection includes steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars from the early 20th century, and a variety of freight cars used to transport goods throughout the region.

The organization offers a range of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages, including train rides, guided tours, and hands-on activities for children. Astoria Railroad Preservation is dedicated to preserving the history of rail transportation in the Pacific Northwest and providing a unique educational experience for visitors from all over the world.

ASTORIA RAILROAD PRESERVATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ASTORIA OR. US MID #8404100115

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

The Doupe Building Originally built in 1880 and known as a cornerstone of the fishing village of Ilwaco, Washington.

Man standing on a dune as sneaker wave completely washes out the beach near CapeD. Facing North
Taken 12/28/2023
Taken by KenW
I am using a slow, 1/8&quot; shutter to try an capture the massive volume of water that rushes in about every 15 to 20 mins at incoming king high tide. Just as I triggered the shutter a man walks up to the edge of the dune drop-off (the black dot). This section of the beach near Cape D North Jetty is dry one moment and then 10ft deep filled with logs and debris a moment later. It is powerful, scary, dynamic, and people often put themselves in the path of these huge moments.

“Don’t forget to look both ways!” - Astoria, Oregon A mother and her young crossing the street in front of the historic Astoria National Bank (now The Banker's Ballroom and Boutique). Architect John E. Wicks designed the plans for the Astoria National Bank building in 1923. Niemi and Company completed the construction of this Classic American Renaissance building in 1924 at a cost of $100,000.00. The bank opened for business on February 25th, 1924 and went into receivership on February 25, 1928. The building remained vacant for two years until 1930 when the newly-chartered Bank of Astoria occupied the building. On July 13, 1937 the United States Bank of Portland bought the Bank of Astoria and occupied the building until 1973 after which the bank building was used to store costumes by the Astor Street Opry Company.

The Liberty Theatre - Astoria, Oregon The Liberty Theater is a historic vaudeville theater and cinema in Astoria, Oregon, United States. Opened in 1925 as the first theater to be re-established after the destruction of the Astoria fire of 1922, the Liberty Theater was seen as symbolizing the city's rebirth. Its Italian Renaissance architectural and decorative style was unique among Astoria's commercial buildings and stood out from the rest of the post-fire reconstruction. The building was built for the theater chain of Claude Jensen and John von Herberg, one of over thirty venues they operated throughout the Pacific Northwest, and was designed by the Portland architectural firm of Bennes and Herzog.

The historic Hotel Astoria - Astoria, Oregon The John Jacob Astor Hotel, originally known as the Hotel Astoria, is a historic former hotel building located in Astoria, Oregon, United States, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). It is one of the tallest buildings on the Oregon Coast and is a &quot;prominent landmark&quot; in Astoria. Constructed in 1922–23, the hotel opened in 1924 and initially was the city's social and business hub, but soon was beset with a variety of problems, and struggled financially for years. Constructed of reinforced concrete, the eight-story John Jacob Astor Hotel building features Gothic decorative elements. The seventh floor is decorated with several escutcheons, one every third window, and the window groups at the building's corners at this level are additionally topped by rounded arches &quot;embellished with elaborate cartouches in cast stone&quot;. Each group of three windows at the mezzanine level, or second floor, includes two Corinthian pilasters and is topped by a pointed arch and a frieze with three small shields above.

20240305-FS-AP-237 2024 Forest Service National New Employee Orientation in Seaside, Oregon. (USDA Forest Service photo by Alexa Pengelly)

Contact ASTORIA RAILROAD PRESERVATION

telephone: 5033255323
website: http://www.astoriarailroad.org

ASTORIA RAILROAD PRESERVATION
446 W MARINE DR
ASTORIA
OR
97103

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MID #	8404100115
Name	ASTORIA RAILROAD PRESERVATION
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Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
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LAT/LONG	46.18609, -123.856277
CODES	FIPS State Code: 41 FIPS County Code: 007 US Census Tract: 950100 US Census Block: 1010