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Mt. Hood Skiway Tram

Photograph of the Mt. Hood Skiway Tram as it approaches the terminal in Government Camp. Mount Hood is in the background, covered in snow. A large sign on the side of the terminal building reads, "Skiway to Timberline." Several automobiles are parked in a parking lot next to the terminal building. The tram was operated by the Mt. Hood Aerial Transportation Company from 1951-1956.

Illustration of Mt. Hood Skiway Tram

Photograph of an illustration of the Mt. Hood Skiway Tram. The aerial tram travels between a terminal in Government Camp, in the foreground, and Timberline Lodge, visible in the background on Mount Hood. Several skiers on the ground look up at the tram. The tram was operated by the Mt. Hood Aerial Transportation Company from 1951-1956. The illustration is signed by W. Weber. Stamps on the back for Columbia Studios Commercial Photographs, and Beaver Engraving Co.

Weber, W.

Mt. Hood Skiway

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires next to a lower base station building. “Skiway to Timberline Lodge” is painted across the side of the bus. A metal tower structure can be seen at the right side of the frame. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 9 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Hood Skiway

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, in a garage at a base station building in Government Camp. The bus is suspended from a series of wires. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 7 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Hood Skiway

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires over a pathway recently cleared of logs. Wooden spools of wire from Roebling litter the ground, with Mount Hood visible in the distance. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 5 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Hood Skiway

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires at the metal tower. Other towers can be seen in the distance, with a logged pathway extending towards a shoulder of Mount Hoot. The top of the mountain is on the left side of the frame. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 4 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Hood Skiway

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires over a recently cleared pathway. Metal towers can be seen in the distance, and an automobile drives on a dirt road under the bus. Mount Hood is in the distance. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 3 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Hood Skiway

A Mt. Hood aerial skiway bus, suspended on wires next to a lower base station building. Several automobiles are parked next to the building, and Mount hood can be seen in this distance. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 2 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998

Mt. Hood Skiway

A photograph taken from the ground and looking upward, showing the Mt. Hood aerial tramway, suspended from a tower and series of wires. The Mt. Hood Skiway used two modified city buses to haul visitors from Government Camp to Timberline Lodge (negative 1 of 9).

Monner, Al (Alfred Anthony), 1909-1998