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Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Lewis & Clark Explorer: Astoria

…Continued from Knappa.

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Astoria is the oldest settlement west of the Rocky Mountains. Fur traders sent by John Jacob Astor built Fort Astoria in 1811. Astoria is the county seat of Clatsop County. According to the 2000 census, Astoria has a population of 9,813 people.

Lewis & Clark Explorer at the depot in Astoria, Oregon on September 24, 2005
The Lewis & Clark Explorer at the Astoria depot on September 24, 2005.

Lewis & Clark Explorer & Astoria Riverfront Trolley at the depot in Astoria, Oregon on September 24, 2005
The Lewis & Clark Explorer at the Astoria depot on September 24, 2005. The Astoria Riverfront Trolley is on the left.

The Lewis & Clark Explorer's journey ends, appropriately enough, in front of the old Astoria railroad depot. The depot was built in 1924, the peak year for rail travel in Astoria. The railroad continued to use the building for decades after passenger service ended, but today the building is owned by the Columbia River Maritime Museum. It is closed to the public as it is in need of serious repair and is only used for storage.

Astoria Riverfront Trolley and the Lewis & Clark Explorer in Astoria, Oregon on September 24, 2005
The Astoria Riverfront Trolley and the Lewis & Clark Explorer on September 24, 2005.

The tracks along the waterfront through Astoria are used by the Astoria Riverfront Trolley.

Lewis & Clark Explorer leaving Astoria, Oregon on September 24, 2005
The Lewis & Clark Explorer leaving Astoria on September 24, 2005.

These pictures show the Lewis & Clark Explorer passing by the site of the old engine terminal while leaving Astoria for the return trip to Linnton.

Lewis & Clark Explorer leaving Astoria, Oregon on September 24, 2005
The Lewis & Clark Explorer leaving Astoria on September 24, 2005.

Lewis & Clark Explorer leaving Astoria, Oregon on September 24, 2005
The Lewis & Clark Explorer leaving Astoria on September 24, 2005.

Lewis & Clark Explorer leaving Astoria, Oregon on September 24, 2005
The Lewis & Clark Explorer leaving Astoria on September 24, 2005.

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