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Albany,OR - Linn & Lane Counties - 1890 - Flood Photograph :

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Photographic Images Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
Albany,OR - Linn  & Lane Counties - 1890 - Flood Photograph :
Willamette River flooding with semi-submerged building. Cabinet card image measures 7-3/4 x 4-1/4” with overall size of 8 x 5." Matte card is off-white. Contrast is medium. Focus is good with blurry area at lower left quadrant. Some yellowing and slightly foxed. Minor wear at corners. Photographer is Crawford Paxton, active from 1867 to 1891 in the Albany, Oregon area (Mautz). Inscription reads “Flood of Feb., 4’ 1890 at Albany, Ogn.”