1948 was the year of the flood. The Columbia River flooded that year completely wiping out the town of Vanport, Oregon. It was never rebuilt. My Aunt Elsie Everest and her husband Ralph lived in Cathlamet Washington, right on the river but on the Washington side…. still they were affected as were friends and other [...]
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The 1948 Flood
Posted in Carnival of Genealogy, Cathlamet Washington, Elsie (Walker) Everest's Diaries on July 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Cathlamet, Washinton
Posted in Cathlamet Washington on January 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Good Evening,
Cathlamet, Washington is (for those not familiar with it) a small town on the North side of the Columbia River. I spent many happy times there as a young girl and am still very fond of the area…. going there is a bit like “going home” for me.
When I was growing up my [...]
Ralph and Elsie Everest in the Telephone Office
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Old Cathlamet Pictures
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Hello,Here are several pictures of the early days of Cathlamet. The road pictured runs right into town and once was part of the Ocean Beach Highway, now it’s Cathlamet’s main street. Enjoy!
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Early Cathlamet…. before the streets were paved!
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Early Street Scene in Cathlamet
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Cathlamet’s Telephone Office in 1920
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This one is a little newer…. automobiles and bicycle are on the street.




