Lewis & Clark Trail
Astoria Oregon - Fort Clatsop
With an abundance of spruce, pine, and fir nearby, work on the fort began immediately. Close quarters for 33 people, and a dog, might have caused friction among the troops. Irritation with the horrible weather, and thieving Indians, are the only notes of discord in the journals though. These images show the old fort, which burned several years ago. The new version is even more accurate. Left, the enlisted men's quarters. Top left and above, the back gate, leading to the spring. Top right, the main gate with the Captains' quarters fireplace exterior.
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