“164 Steps of History!” The Astoria Column Story (Part 1) More than just a tower — this is a monument to Oregon’s roots. Climbing the Historic Astoria Column | 164 Steps of Oregon History Built in 1926 to honor the Astor family and Oregon’s first settlers, the Astoria Column tells 200 years of Pacific Northwest history in one winding masterpiece. 🌀 Fun fact: it’s also dedicated to the railways that helped shape Astoria’s future. We’re just getting started — climb with us to the top in the full

Astoria’s Great Fire of 1922