Pep Talk
This Alan Winans image shows the Wyeast High School basketball team getting a pep talk from their coach, circa 1953. Can you provide any names for the boys or their coach? The post Pep Talk appeared first on The History
“Not to Exceed $45,000”
In May 1920 the voters of the City of Hood River approved a $45,000 bond to acquire a new fire engine to replace the antiquated 1904 chemical engine, as well as build a new city hall top replace the old
Disney Refillable Popcorn Bucket 2024 August (Updated) Guide
Disney Refillable Popcorn Bucket – Are you looking for an insider’s view of extremely loved snack options at Walt Disney World? Disney refillable popcorn bucket 2024 is a popular market among staunch Disney enthusiasts and could make a significant saving
“Cloud Cap Inn at Night”
This image from the Crag Rats collection shows Cloud Cap in on a June evening in 1964. Jeffrey Bryant found this great history of the construction of Cloud Cap Inn and the road up to it, as recalled by Will
Snowy Stairs
This Ella May Davidson image shows a section of the Second Street Stairs near its crossing of Hazel Street, circa 1915. The original stairs were a haphazard wood structure running next to the Wilson pipeline. This shallow section was a
Lift Span Structure
I crossed the Hood River White Salmon Bridge this weekend to take a look at the damage to the lift span. It was hard to figure out which steel was from the original fixed span 1924 bridge and which steel
“4th of July at the Bridges Ranch”
I hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July picnics, parades, and other gatherings. I think this Pansy Dewitt image really captures the spirit of their gathering at the “Bridges Ranch.” I’m not sure who the Bridges were, but this
Parade Time!
Hope you’re all ready for the July 4th festivities tomorrow. If I’m not mistaken we’re looking at frequent HHR commenters Paul and Maria Kollas in Paul’s Model A parading in 2008. We’ve also seen many images by Paul’s dad, Joe
7th? 9th?
This Alva Day view is tagged as 9th Street, but I think it may be 7th Street. It’s always nice when Mt. Adams is included in a view since its relationship to the hills in the foreground allows for pretty
Lift Span
The lift span of the Hood River White Salmon Bridge has been in the news lately, so let’s take a look at its early days. When the bridge was built in 1924 it had a fixed truss spanning the shipping