Fabric Mecca?, Fort Vancouver, Astoria
Headed north back through Oregon City and on to eastern Portland. There is a fabric store there called Fabric Depot. It is sort of legendary among serious sewers and quilters. It was on the way so had to visit. The place is huge. Just about everything one could want to sew or quilt. We wandered around, were suitably impressed, and left.
Next stop, Fort Vancouver. This is actually a multiple attraction. There is the original fort from early pioneer days. That site is encompassed by a larger army post that dates back to before 1850. Some military functions still exist on parts of the post. Several houses on officers row are open for viewing. It ranked with the Presidio as a choice assignment.
This is the Marshal House. Named for General Marshal who was commandant of Fort Vancouver for two years and among other things formatted The Marshal Plan for the rebuilding of Europe after WWII.
This is the Grant House. Named for U.S. Grant. He did not command Fort Vancouver but was stationed there as Quartermaster for two years.
On north about 30 miles to an Elks lodge RV lot. After parking we drove west to Astoria. We got there sort of late so didn’t do much sightseeing. We did go to the Astoria Column. Hill with great views and on top is a tower with even better views.
Astoria Column 164 steps to top
View down Columbia River toward Pacific Ocean
Back home to eat and write blogs.
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