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Tag: history
Encounter of the First Kind
Driving back-roads of Florence, Oregon an object in an open, yet fenced-in area catches my attention. Parking the Scion nearby I go in for a closer look discovering at the foot of a hill and tree line a scoreboard rusting from Pacific Northwest weather and salted ocean air, in faded, black words FLORENCE KIWANiS, no… Continue reading Encounter of the First Kind
Driving back-roads of Florence, Oregon an object in an open, yet fenced-in area catches my attention. Parking the Scion nearby I go in for a closer look discovering at the foot of a hill and tree line a scoreboard rusting from Pacific Northwest weather and salted ocean air, in faded, black words FLORENCE KIWANiS, no…… Continue reading Encounter of the First Kind
Landmark Murder
In 1862 a few miles east of where I snapped these pictures today a murder took place, the body found in a creek. There were two parties involved A and B, B killing A for his money and girl. Apparently, A had worked hard saved up about $500, a great sum in 1862 dollars, and… Continue reading Landmark Murder
In 1862 a few miles east of where I snapped these pictures today a murder took place, the body found in a creek. There were two parties involved A and B, B killing A for his money and girl. Apparently, A had worked hard saved up about $500, a great sum in 1862 dollars, and…… Continue reading Landmark Murder
The Last of Three Stops: Scottsburg, Oregon
ladies and gentlemen from all walks of life boarded a paddlewheel steamer plying westward
ladies and gentlemen from all walks of life boarded a paddlewheel steamer plying westward
Elkton, Oregon
On any given day drivers blast through towns on their to someplace my self included however,
On any given day drivers blast through towns on their to someplace my self included however,
Oregon History this time Drain
Pass River Covered Bridge Statehood CentenialCovered wagon replicaChristmas lights 2019 on Highway 38's eastern approach to townthis just a small taste of the many lights adorning Drain this holiday seasonCharles Drains House now apart of the local school districtThis group of tall pine caught my eye on the eastern approach to town off of Highway… Continue reading Oregon History this time Drain
Pass River Covered Bridge Statehood CentenialCovered wagon replicaChristmas lights 2019 on Highway 38’s eastern approach to townthis just a small taste of the many lights adorning Drain this holiday seasonCharles Drains House now apart of the local school districtThis group of tall pine caught my eye on the eastern approach to town off of Highway…… Continue reading Oregon History this time Drain
Once upon a time in the west
“Well, the roundhouse is gone…”
for the love of photography
Tempestuous Weather
Some time ago, I received a letter from my father containing an article about a violent storm that descended on metropolitan Detroit causing major flooding and destruction with pictures of downed trees, power lines, and damaged homes; the hometown St. Clair Shores escaped major destruction. As I read memories of Midwest weather surfaced: tornadoes, thunderstorms…… Continue reading Tempestuous Weather
The Conglomerate Lode 