Oregon City Municipal Elevator

Willamette Falls was an important location for river travel and river power, which had a strong influence on the development of Oregon City.

Part of that is that the city is built on two levels, and it is not always convenient getting between the two. An earlier elevator opened up in 1915. The old wooden structure was replaced with the current elevator in 1955. You may notice some similarities to the 1960 Chemosphere (or Troy McClure's House on The Simpsons.)

Although the elevator itself was not a part of the local Works Progress Administration projects, there were many in the area and a series of photographs that show different scenes from different angles commemorates this.

Glass etchings on the windows also celebrate the local history and design.

Glass etchings on the windows also celebrate the local history and design.

The elevator is in a central location for exploring Oregon City.

The lower level opens with a direct path to the Arch Bridge, with signs to help you connect with TrailLink. https://www.traillink.com/city/oregon-city-or-trails/

From the top you have easy access to the McLoughlin Promenade and historic houses.

The elevator is currently unmanned with a limit of two passengers per ride, due to the virus, but it is still there, and an important part of your Oregon City experience.

https://www.orcity.org/publicworks/municipal-elevator