Co-built by the Great Northern Railway in 1926, the structure is a must-see for anyone passing by Astoria. Once you have climbed the 164 steps, you have a 360° panoramic view of the very best quality.

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December 14, 2023

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The Astoria Column is a fantastic monument built in 1926 under the supervision of Ralph Budd, the president of the Great Northern Railroad. It depicts the Euro-American history of the Columbia River mouth and offers a panoramic view from the viewing platform, reached by climbing the 164 steps in a narrow, spiral staircase. The monument is modeled after Trajan's Column in Rome and is a must-see for anyone visiting Astoria.

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December 16, 2023

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The Astoria Column is a tower in the northwestern United States that overlooks the mouth of the Columbia River on Coxcomb Hill in Astoria, Oregon. The concrete and steel structure, built in 1926, is part of a 30-hectare city park.

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1. Cathedral Tree Trail – Cathedral Tree loop from Astoria

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2. Astoria Column – Astoria–Megler Bridge loop from Astoria

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3. Astoria Column – Astoria–Megler Bridge loop from Astoria

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Location: Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon, United States

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1. Cathedral Tree Trail – Cathedral Tree loop from Astoria

2. Astoria Column – Astoria–Megler Bridge loop from Astoria

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