The Astoria Column is a 125 foot column constructed of concrete and steel on top of Coxcomb Hill overlooking the city of Astoria, Oregon. It was built in 1926 to commemorate the city's role in the Astor's family history. A small park surrounds the column and offers terrific views of the city, the mouth of the Columbia River, and Cape Disappointment on the far side of the river.
After paying the entrance fee and parking the car, my friend Nick and I walked around the column to get some pictures. It's painted with murals that pay homage to the history of the state of Oregon and the individuals that brought it into being. Nick decides to walk up the spiral staircase inside to to the top of the column, while I spend more time examining the murals. All the while, I'm forced to dodge balsa wood airplanes that are sold nearby and that visitors let glide from the top. It's an interesting landmark and worthy of a stop if you're in Astoria, but for now, we're going to hit the road.
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