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Harnessing the Might of the Columbia River: A Visual Journey Through Time

Explore the riveting history of the Columbia River through captivating images that showcase its energy, evolution, and impact from early fur trading to modern power generation. Witness the transformation of the river's landscape, the Herculean construction of the Grand Coulee Dam, and its usage in irrigation and energy production. Delve into the laborious efforts that have shaped this organic machine over centuries, highlighting its significance in industry, trade, and environmental conservation.

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Harnessing the Might of the Columbia River: A Visual Journey Through Time

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  1. The Organic Machine: The Columbia River in Pictures

  2. The Larger Context

  3. The Energy of the River Change in Elevation The Falls at the Gorge

  4. Knowing the River through Labor Astoria Fur Trading Co., early 1800s

  5. Knowing the River through Labor Updated Indian fishermen, 1948, before the Celilo Falls were dammed

  6. Putting the River to Work Steamers "Bailey Gatzert" and "Dalles City, 1880s"

  7. Putting the River to Work, Updated

  8. The Power of the River Columbia River North of Grand Coulee Dam before Completion

  9. The Power of the River Grand Coulee Dam Construction

  10. The Power of the River Grand Coulee Dam Construction

  11. The Power of the River Grand Coulee Dam

  12. The Power of the River Irrigation Channel from the Columbia

  13. The Power of the River Hanford Nuclear Reservation

  14. The Power of the River “Workers and Officials Celebrate Removal of 3 Million Gallons of Waste from Hanford Nuclear Reservation” —Environmental News Network, August 25, 2004

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