By the late 1800s, 22% of Astoria's population was Chinese. === 20th and 21st centuries === In 1883, and again in 1922, downtown Astoria was devastated by fire, partly because the buildings were constructed mostly of wood, a readily available material.
The present area of Astoria belonged to a large pre-historic, native American trade system of the Columbia Plateau. === 19th century === The Lewis and Clark Expedition spent the winter of 1805–1806 at Fort Clatsop, a small log structure southwest of modern-day Astoria.
Founded in 1811, Astoria is the oldest city in the state of Oregon and was the first American settlement west of the Rocky Mountains.
Today the fort has been recreated and is part of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. In 1811, British explorer David Thompson, the first person known to have navigated the entire length of the Columbia River, reached the partially constructed Fort Astoria near the mouth of the river.
Includes chapter "Astoria and the Columbia River". ==External links== Entry for Astoria in the Oregon Blue Book Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Astoria Documentary produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting 1811 establishments in Oregon Cities in Oregon Populated places established in 1811 Oregon populated places on the Columbia River Cities in Clatsop County, Oregon Port cities in Oregon Populated coastal places in Oregon
During the War of 1812, in 1813, the company's officers sold its assets to their Canadian rivals, the North West Company.
During the War of 1812, in 1813, the company's officers sold its assets to their Canadian rivals, the North West Company.
The Treaty of 1818 established joint U.S. – British occupancy of the Oregon Country. In 1846, the Oregon Treaty divided the mainland at the 49th parallel north, and the southern portion of Vancouver Island south of this line was awarded to the British. Washington Irving, a prominent American writer with a European reputation, was approached by John Jacob Astor to mythologize the three-year reign of his Pacific Fur Company.
The Treaty of 1818 established joint U.S. – British occupancy of the Oregon Country. In 1846, the Oregon Treaty divided the mainland at the 49th parallel north, and the southern portion of Vancouver Island south of this line was awarded to the British. Washington Irving, a prominent American writer with a European reputation, was approached by John Jacob Astor to mythologize the three-year reign of his Pacific Fur Company.
post office west of the Rocky Mountains was established in Astoria in 1847 and official state incorporation in 1876. Astoria attracted a host of immigrants beginning in the late 19th century: Nordic settlers, primarily Swedes, Swedish speaking Finns and Chinese soon became larger parts of the population.
It was established nearly , in 1873, and has been in publication continuously since that time.
Astoria was incorporated by the Oregon Legislative Assembly on October 20, 1876. The city is served by the deepwater Port of Astoria.
post office west of the Rocky Mountains was established in Astoria in 1847 and official state incorporation in 1876. Astoria attracted a host of immigrants beginning in the late 19th century: Nordic settlers, primarily Swedes, Swedish speaking Finns and Chinese soon became larger parts of the population.
By the late 1800s, 22% of Astoria's population was Chinese. === 20th and 21st centuries === In 1883, and again in 1922, downtown Astoria was devastated by fire, partly because the buildings were constructed mostly of wood, a readily available material.
. Elma MacGibbons reminiscences about her travels in the United States starting in 1898, which were mainly in Oregon and Washington.
The wettest "water year", defined as October 1 through September 30 of the next year, was from 1915 to 1916 with and the driest from 2000 to 2001 with .
The wettest "water year", defined as October 1 through September 30 of the next year, was from 1915 to 1916 with and the driest from 2000 to 2001 with .
The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway discontinued service to Astoria in 1996, as it did not provide a large enough market. From 1921 to 1966, a ferry route across the Columbia River connected Astoria with Pacific County, Washington.
By the late 1800s, 22% of Astoria's population was Chinese. === 20th and 21st centuries === In 1883, and again in 1922, downtown Astoria was devastated by fire, partly because the buildings were constructed mostly of wood, a readily available material.
The most snowfall in one month was in January 1950, and the most snow in 24 hours was on December 11, 1922. ==Demographics== ===2010 census=== As of the 2010 census, there were 9,477 people, 4,288 households, and 2,274 families residing in the city.
The local NPR station is KMUN 91.9, and KAST 1370 is a local news-talk radio station. ==In popular culture and entertainment == It is claimed that the actor Clark Gable began his career at the Astoria Theatre in 1922. Leroy E.
The tower was built in 1926.
The most rainfall in one month was in December 1933, and the most in 24 hours was on November 25, 1998.
The record high temperature was on July 1, 1942.
In 1945, about 30 canneries could be found along the Columbia River. As the Pacific salmon resource diminished, canneries were closed.
"Ed" Parsons, called the "Father of Cable Television", developed one of the first community antenna television stations (CATV) in the United States in Astoria starting in 1948. The early 1960s television series Route 66 filmed the episode entitled "One Tiger to a Hill" in Astoria; it was broadcast on September 21, 1962. A scene in "The Real Thing"—Episode 2 of Season 5 (in the 7th year) -- of the television series Eureka (American TV series) was set in Astoria.
The most snowfall in one month was in January 1950, and the most snow in 24 hours was on December 11, 1922. ==Demographics== ===2010 census=== As of the 2010 census, there were 9,477 people, 4,288 households, and 2,274 families residing in the city.
"Ed" Parsons, called the "Father of Cable Television", developed one of the first community antenna television stations (CATV) in the United States in Astoria starting in 1948. The early 1960s television series Route 66 filmed the episode entitled "One Tiger to a Hill" in Astoria; it was broadcast on September 21, 1962. A scene in "The Real Thing"—Episode 2 of Season 5 (in the 7th year) -- of the television series Eureka (American TV series) was set in Astoria.
"Ed" Parsons, called the "Father of Cable Television", developed one of the first community antenna television stations (CATV) in the United States in Astoria starting in 1948. The early 1960s television series Route 66 filmed the episode entitled "One Tiger to a Hill" in Astoria; it was broadcast on September 21, 1962. A scene in "The Real Thing"—Episode 2 of Season 5 (in the 7th year) -- of the television series Eureka (American TV series) was set in Astoria.
The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway discontinued service to Astoria in 1996, as it did not provide a large enough market. From 1921 to 1966, a ferry route across the Columbia River connected Astoria with Pacific County, Washington.
In 1966, the Astoria–Megler Bridge was opened.
The record low temperature was on December 8, 1972, and on December 21, 1990. There are an average of 191 days with measurable precipitation.
In 1974, the Bumble Bee Seafoods corporation moved its headquarters out of Astoria and gradually reduced its presence until closing its last Astoria cannery in 1980.
In 1974, the Bumble Bee Seafoods corporation moved its headquarters out of Astoria and gradually reduced its presence until closing its last Astoria cannery in 1980.
The band states the album was inspired by 1980s fantasy and adventure films, and The Goonies in particular.
Since 1982 it has been a port of call for cruise ships, after the city and port authority spent $10 million in pier improvements to accommodate these larger ships. To avoid Mexican ports of call during the Swine Flu outbreak of 2009, many cruises were re-routed to include Astoria.
A law enforcement officer whose shoulder clearly displays a patch that reads "Astoria, Oregon" speaks to Jo about the parking violation. Shanghaied in Astoria is a musical about Astoria's history that has been performed in Astoria every year since 1984. In recent popular culture, Astoria is most famous for being the setting of the 1985 film The Goonies, which was filmed on location in the city.
A law enforcement officer whose shoulder clearly displays a patch that reads "Astoria, Oregon" speaks to Jo about the parking violation. Shanghaied in Astoria is a musical about Astoria's history that has been performed in Astoria every year since 1984. In recent popular culture, Astoria is most famous for being the setting of the 1985 film The Goonies, which was filmed on location in the city.
Astoria Plywood Mill, the city's largest employer, closed in 1989.
The record low temperature was on December 8, 1972, and on December 21, 1990. There are an average of 191 days with measurable precipitation.
The Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway discontinued service to Astoria in 1996, as it did not provide a large enough market. From 1921 to 1966, a ferry route across the Columbia River connected Astoria with Pacific County, Washington.
The most rainfall in one month was in December 1933, and the most in 24 hours was on November 25, 1998.
Walldorf, Germany: Astor-Stiftung, 1998.
The wettest "water year", defined as October 1 through September 30 of the next year, was from 1915 to 1916 with and the driest from 2000 to 2001 with .
The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female. ===2000 census=== As of the 2000 census, there were 9,813 people, 4,235 households, and 2,469 families residing in the city.
The wettest "water year", defined as October 1 through September 30 of the next year, was from 1915 to 1916 with and the driest from 2000 to 2001 with .
The album's back cover features news clippings from Astoria, including a picture of the port's water tower from a 2002 article on its demolition. Pop punk band Marianas Trench have an album titled Astoria.
Astoria, Oregon: Rivertide Publishing, 2008.
Since 1982 it has been a port of call for cruise ships, after the city and port authority spent $10 million in pier improvements to accommodate these larger ships. To avoid Mexican ports of call during the Swine Flu outbreak of 2009, many cruises were re-routed to include Astoria.
The floating residential community MS The World visited Astoria in June 2009. The town's seasonal sport fishing tourism has been active for several decades. Visitors attracted by heritage tourism and the historic elements of the city have supplanted fishing in the economy.
The population was 9,477 at the 2010 census. ==History== === Pre-historic settlements === During archeological excavations in Astoria and Fort Clatsop in 2012, trading items from American settlers with Native Americans were found, including Austrian glass beads and falconry bells.
The most snowfall in one month was in January 1950, and the most snow in 24 hours was on December 11, 1922. ==Demographics== ===2010 census=== As of the 2010 census, there were 9,477 people, 4,288 households, and 2,274 families residing in the city.
The population was 9,477 at the 2010 census. ==History== === Pre-historic settlements === During archeological excavations in Astoria and Fort Clatsop in 2012, trading items from American settlers with Native Americans were found, including Austrian glass beads and falconry bells.
His predecessor, Arline Lamear served from 2015 to 2018. ==Education== The Astoria School District has four primary and secondary schools, including Astoria High School.
His predecessor, Arline Lamear served from 2015 to 2018. ==Education== The Astoria School District has four primary and secondary schools, including Astoria High School.
The current mayor is Bruce Jones, a retired US Coast Guard Captain, who took office in January 2019.
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