26 Historic Oregon Schoolhouses Still Standing Today

by | Aug 2, 2017 | Central Oregon, News, Photography, Travel, Western Oregon | 7 comments

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She's easily shot more photos of old historic schools than anyone I know in Oregon, and her goal is to eventually find them all. Her name is Danielle Denham, and she has a fascination with not just Oregon history itself - but making trips to historic, abandoned buildings. But they are not all abandoned, some of these schools are still being used for various things.

Traveling to every corner of Oregon, and shooting digitally since 2011, she has captured some of the most stunning images you can imagine. And it's not just old buildings she loves to shoot, her beautiful portfolio extends to weddings, portraits, and beautiful landscapes as well. Follow here on Facebook to see more!

If you love old buildings, you couldn't pick a better place to live as Oregon is home to the most ghost towns in the nation.

Today, these school buildings across the state are stunning historical reminders of Oregon's earliest pioneer days. There’s also something a little haunting as well when those buildings are the remnants of former school houses – they each have a story to tell and seem to echo with the ancient, carefree laughter of long-gone schoolchildren.

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Antelope


Center Ridge


Braunsport


Yoder


Harmony


Oak Glen


Natal Schoolhouse


Upper Mckay


Farmington


Hill School


 

Upper Eight Mile Schoolhouse


 

Kansas City Schoolhouse


 

Goodnoe Hills School


 

Mountaindale


Harris School


Mundorf


Viola


Webfoot



Mark Prairie


Oak Glen


Grass Valley


Sleepy Hollow


Rosebush


Dot


Donnybrook

 

Danielle Denham is currently in the Portland area and is currently accepting new clients for weddings and more. Make sure and like her page on Facebook here, or shoot her an email at [email protected] if interested in making an appointment.


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Written By Tyler James

Tyler James, founder of That Oregon Life, is a true Oregon native whose love for his state runs deep. Since the inception of the blog in 2013, his unbridled passion for outdoor adventures and the natural beauty of Oregon has been the cornerstone of his work. As a father to two beautiful children, Tyler is always in pursuit of new experiences to enrich his family’s life. He curates content that not only reflects his adventures but also encourages others to set out and create precious memories in the majestic landscapes of Oregon. Tyler's vision and guidance are integral to his role as publisher and editor, shaping the blog into a source of inspiration for exploring the wonders of Oregon.

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