By Living Room Realty, June 27, 2018
Oregon City is not just an exit off I 205. About 20 miles south of Portland, Oregon City is a small town situated right on the Willamette river with a charming downtown, and is home to several truly unique landmarks that are worth exploring. Here’s a little about the top 2, check back later for more.
#1- The Oregon City Municipal Elevator. It’s the only one of its kind in the country and one of only four in the world. The Elevator is 130-foot and connects downtown Oregon City with the historic McLoughlin neighborhood. It operates 7 days a week and the ride is free. The observation deck at the top is shaped like a flying saucer and was completed in 1955. The original water powered version was built in 1915, which brings us to:
#2-Willamette Falls- a horseshoe shaped waterfall and the Second Largest waterfall in the US (by volume)! It’s 42 ft high, and 1,500 ft wide with the oldest continuously operating multi-lift lock and canal system in the United States.
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Photo by as seen from overhead via a drone on July 19, 2017
