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‘Memories of Megler’ exhibit celebrates
50th anniversary of Astoria-Megler Bridge
Ilwaco heritage
museum opens
exhibit July 29
ILWACO, Wash. — Fourteen
miles from the mouth of the
Columbia River, the 4.1-
mile Astoria-Megler Bridge
links Astoria to Point Ellice
at Megler in Paciic County,
Washington.
The area now known as
Megler stretches around a
historically important point
of land with a rich transpor-
tation history for the Lower
Columbia River. Water
crossings by ferry began
in 1908 at the site that is
now the Dismal Nitch Rest
Area and continued until
the opening of the Asto-
ria-Megler Bridge 50 years
ago on July 29, 1966.
The Columbia Paciic
Heritage Museum will open
an exhibit exploring Megler
from its acquisition by the
Ilwaco Railroad and Navi-
gation Company through the
steam-ship era and into the
auto-ferry years. Utilizing
historic photographs and
irst-person memories,
the exhibit “Memories of
Megler” captures the end of
the ferry era and the begin-
ning of contemporary auto
travel on U.S. Highway 101.
“The opening of the
bridge was a big deal for
coastal communities at the
mouth of the Columbia
River,” said Betsy Millard,
executive director of the
Columbia Paciic Heritage
Museum. “Easier auto
access opened up both sides
of the river to more travel-
ers and made Astoria much
more accessible to local
residents.”
“Memories of Megler”
will be on view from July
29 through Oct. 2. There
will be an opening recep-
tion from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,
July 2.
The museum is located at
115 S.E. Lake St. Museum
hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday.
Admission is free on Thurs-
days thanks to the Port of
Ilwaco.
For more information,
call 360-642-3446 or visit
columbiapaciicheriatgemu-
seum.org
SUBMITTED PHOTO
This photo of the ferry sign at Megler was taken in May 1931.
Schedule of
Classes and
Events
Astoria Studio Tour:
July 30 th and 31 st
Wildlife Drawing with David Kitler:
SUBMITTED PHOTO
August 5 th and 7 th
This photo shows the early construction of the Astoria-Megler
Bridge. The bridge was opened on July 29, 1966.
Zentangling with Sandi Kelley:
August 13 th , 20 th , 27 th , and September 3 rd
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Marbling Papers with Ellen Zimet:
August
18 th and 19 th
This photo shows the ferry oloading vehicles at Megler,
Washington.
Stronger Design with Linda Rothchikld Ollis:
September 9 th and 10 th
Turning Your Marbled Papers into Masterpieces
with Liz Walker:
September 15 th and 16 th
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On-going Acrylic classes: Every Thursday afternoon
Open Studio: Every Thursday
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