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Astoria: An Oregon History
THE DEFINITIVE HISTORY OF ASTORIA, OREGON
WHO WILL BUY THIS BOOK:
-- The hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit or plan to visit annually (Astoria predicts 450,000 will visit the Astoria Column in 2008!).
-- Those with an interest in the founding and development of the Pacific-Northwest by European explorers and settlers.
-- Current and former Astorians who have never had a comprehensive history of their town available.
Before Seattle, Before Portland, There Was Astoria.
The rest of the country is just beginning to discover Astoria, Oregon, that historic gem of a town at the mouth of the Columbia River west of Portland, and the oldest European-American settlement west of the Rockies.
The author provides a chronological look dating back to the 1500s, including European exploration, Native American life, logging, fishing, Chinese laborers in the salmon industry, a giant cheese in the Civil War, Oregon's first female surgeon, Victorian architecture, and valiant Coast Guard rescues.
A chronology of events from the 1500s to present day can be found in the appendix, along with self-guided tours of downtown and the riverfront, and a listing of things to do and places to visit.
Whether you're a born and bred Astorian, or just passing through, Astoria's history is rife with drama that will captivate and inspire you. So settle into a comfortable chair and enjoy this journey through time.
WHO WILL BUY THIS BOOK:
-- The hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit or plan to visit annually (Astoria predicts 450,000 will visit the Astoria Column in 2008!).
-- Those with an interest in the founding and development of the Pacific-Northwest by European explorers and settlers.
-- Current and former Astorians who have never had a comprehensive history of their town available.
Before Seattle, Before Portland, There Was Astoria.
The rest of the country is just beginning to discover Astoria, Oregon, that historic gem of a town at the mouth of the Columbia River west of Portland, and the oldest European-American settlement west of the Rockies.
The author provides a chronological look dating back to the 1500s, including European exploration, Native American life, logging, fishing, Chinese laborers in the salmon industry, a giant cheese in the Civil War, Oregon's first female surgeon, Victorian architecture, and valiant Coast Guard rescues.
A chronology of events from the 1500s to present day can be found in the appendix, along with self-guided tours of downtown and the riverfront, and a listing of things to do and places to visit.
Whether you're a born and bred Astorian, or just passing through, Astoria's history is rife with drama that will captivate and inspire you. So settle into a comfortable chair and enjoy this journey through time.
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218 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2007
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June 5, 2018
Very interesting history of Astoria! The author made learning about Astoria fun while being educational.
June 13, 2021
Cute overview.
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August 20, 2021
Great info about a town I live near!!
March 17, 2025
This is a decent review of the history of Astoria with some wider context thrown in to make it more impactful. It has some elements of a tour guide thrown in towards the end that, depending on your objective, is either helpful or confusing as to the book's intent. Regardless, if I could do it over, I would have passed this over for a more rigorous study of the city's past. To be specific, I felt it lacked both connective tissue and sufficient analysis to really understand the uniqueness of the city. Even still, decent history here.
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