Oregon City OR Willamette Falls & Mills Lumber Divided Back Postcard Mitchell

This vintage postcard showcases a vivid illustration of Willamette Falls and surrounding mills in Oregon City. Published by Edw. H. Mitchell, the card exudes historical charm.

• Unused postcard with space for correspondence
• Published by Edw. H. Mitchell, San Francisco
• Depicts Willamette Falls & Mills, Oregon City
• Vibrant color print with historical detail
• Standard postcard size

5.5 inches x 3.5 inches
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This is a vintage postcard featuring the Willamette Falls and Mills in Oregon City, Oregon, a historic industrial site and natural landmark.

The image, likely from the early 20th century, shows a steamboat navigating the river among large floating log rafts.
The falls are the second largest waterfall by volume in the US after Niagara Falls and have been a significant fishing spot for Native Americans for centuries.
The area has a rich history of industry, including pulp, paper, and flour mills, and was the site of one of the first long-distance electrical transmissions in 1889.
The postcard mentions "S. P. Lines in Oregon, Road of a Thousand Wonders", a promotional slogan for the Southern Pacific Railroad.

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