A circa 1860 hand-drawn plan of the grounds at Fort Astoria, Oregon, in 1811 showing the layout of buildings at the site.

A real estate promotional map for the city of Astoria, Oregon, produced by the Astoria Real Estate Co. in 1890. The front of the document features a map of real estate lots in Astoria with the title, "Astoria as laid out & recorded by I. W. Case." The back of the document features a bird's-eye view of Astoria illustration by Lewis & Dryden. It also includes promotional illustrations and information about the regions climate and commercial development opportunities.

A hand-colored map showing additions, lot numbers, street names, and proposed cable roads within the city of Astoria, Oregon. The map extends from Clatsop Spit to Cathlamet Bay. The logo for the Union Pacific Railroad is printed in the upper right corner of the map.

A map of Astoria, Oregon, showing real estate additions, Donation Land Claims, street names and railroad routes. The map extends from Clatsop Spit to Cathlamet Bay.

A Bird's-eye view map of Astoria, Oregon looking south from above the Columbia River. An inset map shows "Upper Astoria, looking east from E. 4th & Hemlock Sts." The border of the map includes illustrated vignettes of select buildings and business interiors in the city including: J.O. Hanthorn & Co.; residence of Col. J. Taylor; Hotel Ford; W.L. Uhlenhart; public school building; Sam'l. Elmore; Odd Fellows Building & I.W. Case; Pythian Castle; Clatsop Mill Co.; Flavel Block; Astoria Iron Works; M.J. Kinney; O'Hara & Ingalls; Astoria Real Estate Co.; Gustave Hansen Jeweler; Elmore, Sanborn & Co.; H.M. Thatcher; Van Dusen & Co.; residence of Geo. Flavel; M.C. Crosby; Robb & Parker; Thompson & Ross.

A watercolor sketch map of Astoria, Oregon in 1846. Burr Osborn drew the map from memory in 1913. Osborn served on the USS Shark under the command of Lt. Neil M. Howison. He survived the shipwreck of the Shark near Clatsop Beach on September 10, 1846 and spent several months in Astoria . Copies of his letters sent with the map detailing his reminiscences of the event and his time in Astoria were reprinted in the Oregon Historical Quarterly in 1913, v. 14, no. 4, p. 355-365.

Aerial photograph of Tongue Point and the Astoria waterfront. The caption on the photograph reads, "L 178 Tongue Point and Astoria, Oregon, looking west. Youngs Bay, Mouth of Lewis and Clark River and ocean in distance. Taken May 30, 1926 about 1:00 PM. Elevation approximately 3,500'."

Aerial photograph of the Astoria Business District and docks, looking west. The photograph shows land divided into plots and the surrounding water.

Aerial photograph of the Astoria Airport and Youngs Bay. The airport runway is visible in the middle of the photograph.

Aerial photograph of the Astoria docks and peninsula, looking east. The photograph shows land divided into plots and docks and boats floating in the surrounding water.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. A Mobilgas station sits on the corner. Other businesses include Thiel Brothers, the Riviera Theater, and more. The Columbia River is visible in the distance at the end of the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene, Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. Businesses line both sides of the street and there are signs for Safeway, Hotel Elliott, Nyquist Motor Company Ford Service, and more. At the end of the street is a billboard advertising Eisenhower for president. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a street scene in Astoria, Oregon. Astoria City Hall is on the right, and there are signs for the Merwyn Hotel, the Hotel Arlington, Mobilgas, and other businesses. Several automobiles are parked on the street. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Street Scene. Astoria, OR. 1952."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Astoria Column in Astoria, Oregon. A few people stand on the viewing platform at the top of the column. A portion of an automobile is visible in the right foreground. Handwritten note on envelope reads, "Astor Column. Astoria, OR. 1952."

The U.S.S. Amsterdam in arriving in Astoria with passengers. An airplane (likely from the United States Navy) can be seen flying by as people line the deck of the ship. Photograph from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 2 of 19).

The U.S.S. Amsterdam in arriving in Astoria with passengers. A man is brought down a walkway on a litter before being placed in a medical vehicle. People can be seen crowding the deck of the ship, as well as on the dock looking towards the Amsterdam. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 3 of 19).

The U.S.S. Amsterdam, docked in Astoria shortly after its arrival with passengers. “Astoria” is painted across the hull of the ship, and people can be seen crowding its deck. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, October 15, 1945 (negative 6 of 19).

An aerial view of Astoria, showing the Columbia River, town, and numerous docks (negative 1 of 6).

An aerial view of Astoria, showing the Columbia River, town, and numerous docks (negative 2 of 6).

An aerial view of the Astoria Column, with the town of Astoria and the Columbia River visible in the distance (negative 3 of 6).

Photograph showing an unidentified man with his arms outstretched to the sides. He is facing front, looking to the left, and holding a vetch plant with one end of the plant in each hand. He is standing in front of a field, and a sign next to him reads “Plot 5 / Harry Vetch 5 # / Winter Oats 5 #.” The following unverified note is written on the negative sleeve: “Astoria / Astor Experiment Farm / Vetch plot / Dec 12, 1929.” See related image No. 371N5668.

Photograph showing the exterior of a barn. The unverified note “Astoria / Astor Experiment Farm / Dairy barn / Dec 12, 1929” is written on the negative sleeve. See related image No. 371N5667. Image note: Light leak on negative.

Photograph of four unidentified people in a car, probably during a parade. The car is decorated with flowers and United States flags, and the two men in the front seats are wearing uniforms. Spectators are watching from the sidewalk. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon.

Photograph of a goat wearing a banner with the text “Columbia Theatre Boys Drum Corps.” Next to the goat, partially outside the frame, are unidentified people in uniforms carrying drums. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon.

Photograph of a car decorated as a ship, the U. S. Dredge Chinook. The car is parked along the edge of a road, and other decorated vehicles and a building are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon.

Photograph of several unidentified people in a car draped with flags for a parade. The car is in the street outside the Clatsop County Courthouse in Astoria, Oregon.

Photograph of two unidentified people on a parade float carrying what appears to be a pile of barrels. The float is draped with banners. Houses are visible in the background. The photograph may have been taken in Astoria, Oregon. Image note: Photograph is out of focus and shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.

Photograph of a parade float shaped like a lighthouse, possibly taken on a street in Astoria, Oregon. Also see image No. 371N4883. Image note: Photograph shows discoloration due to deterioration of the negative.