Astoria, Oregon

Astoria is a city in the American state of Oregon. It is named after John Jacob Astor, who started a fur trading post, there in 1811. Many movies have been filmed there like The Goonies, Kindergarten Cop, and Free Willy.

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Astoria, Oregon Media

Astoria in 1882, looking east towards Tongue Point
Salmon cannery at Astoria, Oregon From a photograph*Image ID: figb0170, NOAA's Historic Fisheries Collection Credit: NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service
Astoria, Oregon, looking out the mouth of the Columbia River LCCN2007662739
Signs at the Port of Astoria in Oregon. September 1, 2009
Astoria-Megler Bridge
The en:Astoria Column in en:Astoria, Oregon (taken Nov. 6, 2004)*© 2004 Matthew Trump
Astoria city view
The Captain George Flavel House
Columbia River Maritime Museum
- The Astoria City Hall in downtown Astoria.