Middle Block-house, Cascades, 1872. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford

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Middle Block-house, Cascades, 1872. Creator: Robert Swain Gifford

Middle Block-house, Cascades, 1872. The Columbia River, USA: The Cascades are the fierce and whirling rapids wherein the river falls forty feet,
twenty feet of it being taken almost at a leap. But for five miles the river is a seething whirlpool, and a queer little railroad on the Washington side affords the portage. The track runs so near the waters edge that one has a view of these rapids for the whole way, from the Middle Block-house, relic of not unremote Indian wars, to the drowned forest above the upper landing. The whole river-bed is gigantic rocks, sometimes hidden by the water, sometimes tearing through the water to make sharp and naked islands, between which the current rushes down, white with foam and with a roar like the sea. From " Picturesque America; or, The Land We Live In, A Delineation by Pen and Pencil of the Mountains, Rivers, Lakes...with Illustrations on Steel and Wood by Eminent American Artists" Vol. I, edited by William Cullen Bryant. [D. Appleton and Company, New York, 1872]. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images

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Framed Prints

Add a touch of history to your home or office with our exquisite framed print of "Middle Block-house, Cascades, 1872" by renowned American artist Robert Swain Gifford. This captivating image showcases the majestic Cascades on the Columbia River in the United States, where the river falls forty feet in a series of fierce and whirling rapids. Gifford's masterful use of light and shadow brings the scene to life, transporting you back in time. Our high-quality framed print is meticulously crafted to preserve the rich details and vibrant colors of the original artwork. Elevate your décor with this stunning piece of American heritage.

Photo Prints

Step back in time with this stunning photograph from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the Middle Block-house at the Cascades on the Columbia River, USA, captured by renowned photographer Robert Swain Gifford in 1872. Witness the raw power of nature as the river falls forty feet in just twenty feet, creating the fierce and whirling rapids known as the Cascades. Bring this historical moment into your home or office with this beautifully preserved print from Heritage Images.

Poster Prints

Step back in time with our exquisite poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the iconic Middle Block-house at the Cascades, this captivating image was captured by renowned artist Robert Swain Gifford in 1872. Witness the majestic power of the Columbia River as it plunges forty feet, with twenty feet of the drop taken in a breathtaking leap. Transport yourself to a bygone era with this stunning piece of historical art.

Jigsaw Puzzles

Discover the captivating history of the American West with our exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic Middle Block-house at the Cascades, a breathtaking scene painted by renowned artist Robert Swain Gifford in 1872. Witness the mighty Columbia River as it plunges forty feet, creating the fierce and whirling rapids known as the Cascades. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of this historical puzzle, bringing the beauty and adventure of the past right into your home.