Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Metal Sign
7" x 5" (Horizontal) / 0.12''
$69.99
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Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company Metal Sign
$69.99
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Mark a space with the history of a railroad and river carrier that helped connect the Pacific Northwest. This Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company metal sign recalls the OR&N network linking Portland with eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and northern Idaho. Formed in 1896, the system grew from earlier rail and steamboat interests and became a Union Pacific subsidiary in 1910. Its absorption in 1936 closed a distinctive chapter in regional transportation history, making this sign a fitting accent for collectors and rail enthusiasts.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company (OR&N) was a rail and steamboat carrier formed in 1896 by consolidating several smaller railroads. Its 1,143-mile network extended from Portland, Oregon, toward northeastern Oregon, northeastern Washington, and northern Idaho. Its central predecessor, the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company, traced roots to 1860, was incorporated in Portland in 1879, and developed rail and river routes, including a Columbia River line completed to Wallula by 1882. The company acquired the Oregon Steam Navigation Company in 1880, along with other transportation interests and vessels. Union Pacific purchased a majority stake in 1898. In 1910, the system became a Union Pacific subsidiary named the Oregon–Washington Railroad and Navigation Company; that year, the Walla Walla and Columbia River Railroad was consolidated into it, and the Idaho Northern was absorbed as a branch. The Mill Creek Railroad, purchased in 1903, was later sold and merged into the Washington and Columbia River Railway. In 1936, Union Pacific formally absorbed the system, which had become its gateway to the Pacific Northwest.
Mark a space with the history of a railroad and river carrier that helped connect the Pacific Northwest. This Oregon-Washington Railroad and Navigation Company metal sign recalls the OR&N network linking Portland with eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and northern Idaho. Formed in 1896, the system grew from earlier rail and steamboat interests and became a Union Pacific subsidiary in 1910. Its absorption in 1936 closed a distinctive chapter in regional transportation history, making this sign a fitting accent for collectors and rail enthusiasts.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company (OR&N) was a rail and steamboat carrier formed in 1896 by consolidating several smaller railroads. Its 1,143-mile network extended from Portland, Oregon, toward northeastern Oregon, northeastern Washington, and northern Idaho. Its central predecessor, the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company, traced roots to 1860, was incorporated in Portland in 1879, and developed rail and river routes, including a Columbia River line completed to Wallula by 1882. The company acquired the Oregon Steam Navigation Company in 1880, along with other transportation interests and vessels. Union Pacific purchased a majority stake in 1898. In 1910, the system became a Union Pacific subsidiary named the Oregon–Washington Railroad and Navigation Company; that year, the Walla Walla and Columbia River Railroad was consolidated into it, and the Idaho Northern was absorbed as a branch. The Mill Creek Railroad, purchased in 1903, was later sold and merged into the Washington and Columbia River Railway. In 1936, Union Pacific formally absorbed the system, which had become its gateway to the Pacific Northwest.
| 7" x 5" (Horizontal) | |
| Width, in | 7.00 |
| Height, in | 5.00 |
| Depth, in | 0.12 |
Product features
- 100% white aluminum composite — strong, rigid, and lightweight
- Matte full-color print on one side for crisp, non-reflective finish
- Eleven sizes available; horizontal, vertical, and square orientations
- Includes one mounting block, metal plate, and double-sided tape; customer assembly required
- Indoor use only — durable for interior displays
Care instructions
- Use non-abrasive, non-ammonium based products for cleaning. Dish soap with warm water is only recommended for spot cleaning.