4449, Polar Express, OR&N & Lowey
Author: Smokebox
Date: 11-25-2008 - 04:02
If you're in town another thing you might want to to check out is the Raymond Lowey exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society. The exhibit features personal items of Lowey's and items designed by his firm. Many of his PRR designs are featured. A sketch he did of a streamlined locomotive circa 1904 IIRC and his firms first letterhead are also featured.
In the exhibit room next door is a feature on stereograph pictures in the Columbia River Gorge at the circa 1880's. These include great pictures of the Portage Railroads in Cascade Locks and The Dalles. The exhibit is set up with stereo glasses.
Upstairs on display is the old payroll safe from the OR&N.
Lots to see and do while visiting Portland.
Smokebox