Vernonia Columbia County Oregon Street Scene 1924 Real Photo Postcard

Vernonia, Oregon, established as a prominent logging community in Columbia County, experienced its significant growth and boom years in the early 20th century, particularly from the 1920s to the 1940s. Its development was directly tied to the vast timber resources of the Pacific Northwest and the expanding demand for lumber. This street scene captures the essence of a vibrant, working town during this era, likely in the mid-1920s to early 1930s, given the models of automobiles visible.