Hood River OR Oregon Mitchell Point Tunnel Columbia River Highway 1920s Postcard

This vintage postcard features the interior view of the Mitchell Point Tunnel on the Columbia River Highway in Oregon. The image showcases the tunnel's five distinctive rock-cut windows carved through solid rock, offering scenic views of the surrounding hills and river. A classic early automobile is visible inside the tunnel, enhancing the historical charm of this early 20th-century engineering marvel.

Published by The Oregon News Co. of Portland, Oregon, and printed by the Americanchrome company, this postcard captures a unique piece of Oregon's transportation history. The postcard's front displays a color-tinted lithograph style typical of early 1900s postcards. The back includes a brief description highlighting the $75,000 investment in tunneling and cutting the five windows, emphasizing the significance of this landmark along the world-famous Columbia River Highway. This collectible postcard is a fascinating artifact for enthusiasts of historic American roadways and vintage postcards.

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