Oregon City in Clackamas County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)
Oregon City Municipal Passenger Elevator (1954)
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1. Oregon City Municipal Passenger Elevator Marker
Erected by the citizens of this pioneer Oregon community, this elevator tower replaces an original wood and steel structure, which was first advocated in 1899, and eventually constructed in 1913 on the west side of the railroad tracks. The original tower had a high level unprotected footbridge crossing above the railroad tracks. Its first elevator was powered by water and consumed 200,000 gallons per day. In 1924 electric power was utilized. The present tower has a total height of 130 feet and travel between levels is 90 feet.
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Erected 1954 by Oregon City.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 45° 21.423′ N, 122° 36.464′ W. Marker is in Oregon City, Oregon, in Clackamas County. It can be reached from Railroad Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oregon City OR 97045, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Willamette Valley and in Greater Portland Area. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McLoughlin Promenade (here, next to this marker); McCald Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); OK Barber Shop (about 400 feet away); John Myers Building (about 400 feet away); Dr. John McLoughlin
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Also see . . . Oregon City Municipal Elevator (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 11, 2026.)
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2. Oregon City Municipal Passenger Elevator
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3. Oregon City Municipal Passenger Elevator
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4. Oregon City Municipal Passenger Elevator - observation deck
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5. Oregon City Municipal Passenger Elevator - observation deck
Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2026, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2026, by Flexible Fotography of San Diego, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
