Washington State History

Washington State History, vintage silver print glossy 8 x 10 fiber photograph depicting "Cape Disappointment."

Cape Disappointment is a headland located at the extreme southwestern corner of Washington State on the north side of the Columbia River bar. The cape was named on April 12, 1788 by British fur trader John Meares who was sailing south from Nootka in search of trade. After a storm, he turned his ship around just north of the Cape and therefore just missed the discovery of the Columbia River. George Vancouver credits John Meares in his account when he saw Cape Disappointment on April 27, 1792.

Printed in the second half of the 20th century as part of the American Heritage Publishing Archive.

Verso bears original filing notations and/or credit stamping. In very good condition.

Provenance: From the American Heritage Publishing Archives.