Construction of the Cascade Locks,

Name/Title

Construction of the Cascade Locks,

Entry/Object ID

2021.1.337

Description

Image of the completed Cascade Locks and Canal shortly after completion. There are remains of construction materials on the bank and Thunder Island. There is a boat inside the locks and two of the fourth sets of gates are closed allowing the water to be elevated for the boat. There are two structures on Thunder Island. Back of image reads; "Showing 4 sets of gates of canal."

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of image

Transcription

Showing 4 sets of gates of canal.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Ink

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Photograph, Black-and-White

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

7-1/2 in

Length

9-3/4 in

Colors

Color

Black, White, Off-White/Cream, Gray, Tan, Brown

Color Notes

Image is in black, white, and gray scale with tones of tan and brown on black matting which has been cut down to size. the back of the matting is tan.