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Cross-river conveyor?

Blog: Culture Check

March 8, 2010

A tall tower stands at the end of Columbia Siding Road on the east bank of the river. We're talking really tall -- can't reach it with a 10-foot ladder -- and topped by a fairly large housing or structure. A cable stretches from this housing to a point across the river.

I'm guessing this is some sort of machine to transport cargo from bank to bank. Or a pumping station? Electrical box? But maybe I'm wrong on all counts. What's this structure called? And what was it used for?

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Mateo1147 1 year, 11 months ago

Cross-river conveyor?

There is a gondola inside the shack on top that rides on the cable to take people or material across the river.

Enesvy 1 year, 11 months ago

Cross-river conveyor?

Seriously? Yikes!

irwin 1 year, 11 months ago

Cross-river conveyor?

A gondola? I agree with Nicole ... yikes! Do you think it's still in operation? Or is this something that quit operating years ago? Was this constructed so ranchers or orchardists could get to cattle or crops on the other side? Certainly not a public conveyance, I would guess.

1 year, 11 months ago

Cross-river conveyor?

Mike, your faithful readership doth commission you to investigate further. If you obtain a ticket to ride, we shall be there in person or in spirit to encourage you as you record the event with your camera.

irwin 1 year, 11 months ago

Cross-river conveyor?

Mav ... I'm on the case. I'll find out what that sucker is and where it goes. Thanks for your encouragment.

anniebear 1 year, 11 months ago

Cross-river conveyor?

If the gondola is still in operation - I would love to ride across the river. Matt is it private property? If no do you know what entity "owns" it? Thanks, I have also always wondered what it was too.