Photograph showing the Wilson River Road under construction. A man wearing a hat and long coat stands next to pile of rocks, and a several vehicles can be seen uphill. Another man is standing next to the road at the right side of the frame (negative 10 of 16).

Photograph showing a bridge on the Wilson River Road in Oregon. At the other side of the bridge is a dirt slope, with what appears to be recently burned trees. On the left side of the frame is decorative pillar at the corner of the bridge (negative 5 of 16).

Photograph showing a side view of a bridge on Wilson River Road. A stream is running under the bridge towards the right of the frame, between several metal tower support structures (negative 6 of 16).

Photograph showing a gate on the newly opened Wilson River Road, being removed by a crane. A man in a suit and hat is standing under the crane and holding the bottom of the gate. A sign on the right side of the frame reads “Warning, speed 25 miles through construction, Use permits subject to compliance” (negative 2 of 9).

Photograph showing a group of people gathered in front of a gate on the Wilson River Road, on the occasion of its opening. Behind the group is a crane machine with a driver (negative 4 of 9).

A portion of the Sunset Highway (26) being graded in an unidentified location west of Portland. A bridge crosses over another road, and a straight dirt cut can be seen heading into the distance (negative 11 of 16).

A portion of the Sunset Highway (26) being graded in an unidentified location west of Portland. A cut dirt road can be seen extending into the distance, and several road blocks are in front of the camera (negative 1 of 16).

Workers grade a portion of the Sunset Highway (26) in an unidentified location west of Portland. A child, wearing a wide brimmed hat, sits at the wheel of a tractor, next to two men, while watching the workers. A dirt road extends into the distance (negative 5 of 16).

A “Congregational Church” building lifted onto pieces of wood, during a grading project on the Sunset Highway (26) in an unidentified location west of Portland. A set of stairs, presumably for the church, can be seen at the right side of the frame, with a house visible in the background (negative 9 of 16).

An aerial view showing Sunset Highway (U.S. Route 26) at S.W. Canyon Road in Beaverton. Canyon road heads towards the left of the frame, while the Sunset Highway curves into the distance. A small pond and building can be seen next towards the right side of the frame (negative 1 of 4).

View of the Hotel Chewaucan, located on a street corner in Paisley, Oregon. On the corner of the street is a sign designating the road as Oregon Highway 31 and a directional marker showing the distance and direction to nearby towns, including Bend, Lakeview, Bly and more. One automobile is parked in front of the hotel. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Search for robbers of Paisley post office" (negative 6 of 9).

View of a road and businesses in Paisley, Oregon. On the left, several automobiles are parked in front of a store with a sign that reads, "Paisley Merc. General Merchandise." A large tree stands next to the store. Several other shops, including a grocery store, are visible to the right and up the street. The caption on the negative sleeve reads, "Search for robbers of Paisley post office" (negative 4 of 9).

Photograph of a group of people posing behind an automobile parked on the side of the Historic Columbia River Highway at Shepperd's Dell in the Columbia River Gorge. There is a waterfall behind them, to the left. Writing on the bottom of the print indicates a 1916 copyright by the Weister Co.

Photograph of several automobiles crossing the bridge at Shepperd's Dell on the Historic Columbia River Highway in the Columbia River Gorge. Two people stand on either side of the bridge, looking over the railing. The people in the automobiles look toward the camera. Writing on the bottom of the print indicates a 1915 copyright by the Weister Co.

Photograph showing a view of Mount Hood from Laurel Hill in the Cascade Range, Oregon. Taken from a road on Laurel Hill. The road descends the hill in the foreground. Writing on the front of the print reads, "Mt. Hood from Laurel Hill." Stamps on the bottom of the print read "Prentiss 23784" and "Copyright Angelus 89586 (?)."

Photograph of a bus operated by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, parked on a hillside highway. Two people stand in an area across the highway, looking at a waterfall in a ravine. The bus is likely traveling on Highway 30 in Clatsop County above the Columbia River. Handwritten notes on the back of the print read, "Lower Columbia" and "Angelus."

Photograph of a bus operated by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, parked on the side of Highway 30 in Clatsop County overlooking the Columbia River. Passengers stand outside the bus, looking at the view. The bus is marked "Reserved." A sign on the left reads, "Summit Clatsop Crest, Elev. 784." A second sign reads, "Old Oregon Trail." Stamp on the back of the print for A. M. Prentiss, Portland, Oregon.

Photograph of a bus operated by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway on Highway 30 in Clatsop County overlooking the Columbia River. Passengers look out the windows of the bus. The bus is marked, "Portland - Seaside Special." Stamp on the back of the print for Arthur M. Prentiss, Commercial Photographer.

Photograph of a bus operated by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, driving on a hillside highway past a waterfall in a ravine. The bus is marked, "Portland - Astoria." The destination is marked as Astoria. The bus is likely traveling on Highway 30 in Clatsop County above the Columbia River. Stamp on the back of the print reads, "Photographs from A.J. Baker."

Panoramic photograph showing a bus operated by the Spokane, Portland & Seattle Railway, driving on a hillside road overlooking the Columbia River. Smokestacks are visible in a populated town on the other side of the river. The bus is likely on Highway 30 in Oregon and the town on the opposite bank of the Columbia River is likely Longview, Washington. An area of land on the Oregon side has been logged. Handwritten note on the back of the print reads, "Longview." Stamp on the back reads, "Photographs from A. J. Baker." Panorama is made up of 2 panels.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway running alongside the Columbia River. Taken on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge. View looks east up the river. There are clouds in the sky. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway, Oregon. Christian 11-576." There is a scratch on the left of the negative.

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Historic Columbia River Highway at Shepperd's Dell, a canyon in the Columbia River Gorge. A bridge crosses the canyon. Handwritten labels on negative read, "Shepperd's Dell. Columbia River Highway. Christian 11-677."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Historic Columbia River Highway. Taken from above the highway, looking east up the Columbia River Gorge. There is a viewpoint on the highway. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River Highway. Christian 11-748."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a view in the Columbia River Gorge. Taken on the Oregon side of the Columbia River Gorge, and looking north across the Columbia River toward mountains in Washington. A portion of the Historic Columbia River Highway is in the left foreground, and a large, windswept tree stands prominently left of center. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia River - Silver Star Mountain. Christian 11-777."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the Eagle Creek Bridge, a stone bridge over Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. The bridge is a part of the Historic Columbia River Highway in Oregon. Handwriting on negative reads, "Eagle Creek Bridge. Columbia River Highway. Christian 11-794."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Columbia River Highway between Biggs Junction and Arlington, Oregon. The road runs along the base of a mountain. The Columbia River is on the right. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia Riv. Hwy. between Biggs - Arlington. Christian 11-908."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing the confluence of the John Day River and the Columbia River. Two bridges cross the John Day River, a highway bridge and a railroad bridge on the right. A sign at the bridge reads, "County Line: Entering Sherman County." Handwriting on negative reads, "John Day River - Columbia River - Ore. Christian 11-922."

Negative of a photographic postcard showing a portion of the Columbia River Highway near Biggs, Oregon. The highway is at the base of a mountain with several cliffs. The Columbia River is on the right. Handwriting on negative reads, "Columbia Riv. Hwy. near Biggs, Ore. Christian 11-916."