Director, Cannon Beach History Center Mar 13, 2014 Mar 13, 2014 Updated Dec 7, 2018 In the early morning hours of March 27, 1964, a group of six poker players gathered at Frank Hammond s house.

“But Chile really showed what would happen to communities like Cannon Beach.” Steidel was 6 years old in 1964 when the last big tsunami swept the Pacific Northwest coastline, claiming 17 lives ...

It took place on March 27,1964 - two days before Easter - so is ... including Seaside and Cannon Beach, were heavily damaged. Another 10 died in California and Crescent City, Calif., ...

The contest started in 1964, as a way to keep Cannon Beach locals entertained when a tsunami washed out the city’s Elk Creek Bridge, leaving residents somewhat isolated until it was replaced.

“But Chile really showed what would happen to communities like Cannon Beach.” Steidel was 6 years old in 1964 when the last big tsunami swept the Pacific Northwest coastline, claiming 17 lives ...

"But Chile really showed what would happen to communities like Cannon Beach." Steidel was 6 years old in 1964 when the last big tsunami swept the Pacific Northwest coastline, claiming 17 lives in ...