Oregon Coast Real Estate Blog – Living on the Oregon Coast

Completed in 1936 as one of a series of coastal bridges designed by Conde McCullough, this beautiful bridge is one of the most photographed structures in the Country.  Opening this bridge was a major step in linking the coastal communities along Highway 101 from Astoria in the North to Brookings in the South.  Prior to construction, traffic across the Bay was by small boat or ferry.  The South landing, now South Beach, was relatively level while the North landing was quite a challenge due to the narrow strip of flat land and the steep hill going North.  A motorized cable system was operated to pull motor vehicles and wagons from the ferry landing to the top of the hill. The cable house was located at the present site of the Canyon Way Book Store and Restaurant, landmark for locals and visitors and locals since the early 1970’s.