Cascades on the Columbia River
Description/Notes: "The old Indian legend held that the Cascades here were formed when a great earthquake destroyed the 'Bridge of the Gods,' which at one time, according to tradition, spanned the Columbia at this place. Of course, this is not accepted today, but it is easy to understand how such a legend was evolved. Our picture shows the Cascades at a period far below below the high water mark. The fall of the river through the Cascades is about 40 feet."
Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides
Item Number: P217:set 025 015
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Cascades on the Columbia River
Description/Notes: "The old Indian legend held that the Cascades here were formed when a great earthquake destroyed the 'Bridge of the Gods,' which at one time, according to tradition, spanned the Columbia at this place. Of course, this is not accepted today, but it is easy to understand how such a legend was evolved. Our picture shows the Cascades at a period far below below the high water mark. The fall of the river through the Cascades is about 40 feet."
Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides
Item Number: P217:set 025 015
You can find this image by searching for the item number by clicking here.
Want more? You can find more digital resources online.
We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons; however, certain restrictions on high quality reproductions of the original physical version may apply. To read more about what “no known restrictions” means, please visit the Special Collections & Archives website, or contact staff at the OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center for details.