Tag: history
21 Incredible Vintage Photos of Oregon You’ve Probably Never Seen
There's nothing that fascinates me more than old historic photos, and especially in Oregon. These vintage photos include the Oregon Coast, Portland, forests, and...
You Won’t Believe What Pioneer Courthouse Square Looked Like In 1890
Pioneer Courthouse Square is sometimes called 'Portland's Living Room'. It's a great place to relax, hang out, or meet up in downtown Portland. Pioneer...
This Beautiful Water Wheel in Oregon Has a Fascinating History
I recently came across a photo from Jeffrey S. Green, who posts his incredible images at his Facebook page representing Dynamic Photography. I was...
Pendleton Underground Tours: An Oregon Town Underneath Earth
For several decades around the turn of the 20th century, there were two towns in Pendleton, Oregon. One of those towns was a typical...
Wolf Creek Inn—The Oldest Haunted Hotel In The Northwest
Do you believe in ghosts? The Wolk Creek Inn in Wolf Creek is in the south-western part of Oregon, and is listed on the National...
Vanport Flood: Oregon’s Second Largest City That Vanished In A Day
If you're not familiar with the flood that literally wiped Oregon's 2nd largest city off the face of the Earth, you are in for...
These Rare Oregon Horses Only Existed in the Late 19th Century
As an Oregon native, it's beyond me how I have never heard of the story of the Oregon Wonder Horses until now. This rare...
The Lava Lake Murders Mystery In Oregon Still Baffles People Today
There’s an eerie edge to unsolved mysteries. It gives the past a power, a question, a bit of horror that reaches out from beyond...
26 Old Abandoned Buildings in Oregon That’ll Amaze You
As a kid, I loved digging in the dirt on my grandfather's property way out in rural Oregon. I would always find great pieces...
This Ghost Town Road Trip in Oregon is The Perfect Adventure
Did you know there are more ghost towns in Oregon than anywhere in the United States? As I love learning about the...