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Auction 205, Lot 262

Classic Bird’s-Eye View of Portland and Vicinity by Fred Routledge

"America's Greatest Scenic Asset - The Columbia River Highway - Portland, Oregon"

Subject: Eastern Oregon, Portland

Period: 1923 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
31.6 x 20.2 inches
80.3 x 51.3 cm
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An attractive view of eastern Oregon drawn by Fred Routledge for the Portland Chamber of Commerce. It extends from Biggs and The Dalles west to Portland and Astoria, following the course of the Columbia River. The view presents topography with a three-dimensional aspect and locates snow-capped Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, and the Three Sisters. The lower left portion of the image is filled with illustrations highlighting the region's natural attractions that can be viewed from the Columbia River Highway, which had opened up to the public in 1922. The verso contains related text and illustrations including a large view of Crater Lake National Park, a street map of Portland, and a map showing routes to Portland from the Midwest. Self-folding in pictorial wrappers (8.2 x 3.8").

For an excellent article on Routledge and his work, click here.

References: Rumsey #8738.

Condition: A

A crisp, colorful example on a clean sheet. Issued folding.

Estimate: $200 - $230

Sold for: $240

Closed on 9/10/2025

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