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Image of the Month
Lowell Region, Students pose outside Rush Island School, located up the Middle Fork of the Willamette River from Lowell, probably near the Southern Pacific Company’s railroad stop called Landax. (School has also been identified as Landax School.) . Exterior. View of 1-room schoolhouse with unpainted, vertical board siding. Dog in foreground, right; forested slope in background. One of the students pictured is donor Hallie Hills Huntington (not specified as to which child is her).
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The museum is now accepting donations of digital photo images which document Lane County history to add to our photograph collection. Publication and ownership rights and privileges must transfer to the museum with the images. If you are interested in donating digital images under these provisions, contact the archives at (541) 682-4242.
Below is a sampling of the photographs in the collection.
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| Students pose outside Rush Island School, located up the Middle Fork of the Willamette River from Lowell, probably near the Southern Pacific Company’s railroad stop called Landax. (School has also been identified as Landax School.) . Exterior. View of 1-room schoolhouse with unpainted, vertical board siding. Dog in foreground, right; forested slope in background. One of the students pictured is donor Hallie Hills Huntington (not specified as to which child is her). 1905 - Catalog Number: GN4273 |
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| View of the Eugene Millrace at unidentified location. Waterway is at left, bordered by clipped hedge and sheltered by trees. Three-story frame residence at right may be a University of Oregon campus living organization; other residences in background. date unknown - Catalog Number: CS640 |
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| Closeup view of propeller, cab and wing of experimental aircraft sitting in a field. Possibly a version of ”The Last Laugh”, invented by Roy Scroggs of Eugene. Wingless craft, a modification of the airplane, was designed on the concept of the paper dart to conserve fuel and provide gliding capacity for safety when airborne. c.1931 - Catalog Number: CS251 |
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| McKenzie Region, Belknap Springs, McKenzie River. Overview of river and footbridge. Lodge is across river on far left. Trees and thick brush in background. c.1931 - Catalog Number: CS256 |
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| Albert Baker poses on hillside above his farm at Winberry Creek, east of Lowell and Fall Creek. Residence, fields and farm buildings can be seen in narrow valley in background, beneath partially cleared bluff. c.1905 - Catalog Number: GN5966 |
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| Oregon Trail Celebrations, Governor Pierce and Ezra Meeker at the 1926 ”Trail to Rail” pageant. Image show both men posing for photograph, unidentified men in background. 1926 - Catalog Number: CS161 |
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| View of McKenzie River and ”Old McKenzie Bridge”. Thick trees and brush line both sides of river and in background. c.1930 - Catalog Number: CS169 |
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| Samuel Baughman’s ”V-notch” donation land claim cabin at Trent, several miles east of Pleasant Hill on what is now Highway 58. Cabin was built in 1853. Exterior. View shows structure built of squared logs, notched on ends to form cabin corners, 4 unidentified men pose in front. 1905 - Catalog Number: GN5952 |
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| The Stephen and Zilphia Bristow Rigdon ranch at Pine Openings, east of Oakridge. Scene shows 3 men posing with dog and deer carcass. Wagon is parked in foreground; log building in background right, and split rail fence on left. The men are identified as Billie Law, Ed Higgins and ”Statzor”. Pine Openings (also known as the Pine Opening) on the Central Military Road was where rescuers from the Willamette Valley met the members of the Lost Wagon Train of 1853. 1904 - Catalog Number: GN5842 |
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| Eugene, Looking north on Olive Street with 8th Avenue intersection in foreground. Horsedrawn fire wagon in center. J.M. Sloan horseshoeing sign can be seen across intersection to left, at 532 Olive Street (pre-1913 street address). Bailey and Knowles Furniture store to right; Skinner Butte in background. c.1908 - Catalog Number: GN1934 |
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| Willamette Street in Eugene looking north to Skinner Butte from 9th Avenue. Signs advertise the ”GUARD OFFICE” and ”MRS. WOODRUFF” at left. At right is the Renfrew Tavern. Guard newspaper office was on the southwest corner of 9th Avenue and Willamette Street. Mrs. Woodruff had a millinery shop. Street scene. 1864 - Catalog Number: GN760 |
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| Construction photo of new post office, 538 Willamette Street, Eugene. Overview of the front exterior of building showing stacks of building materials in foreground. c.1939 - Catalog Number: KE2960 |
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| Exterior view of the construction of the Carmen-Smith water tunnel, 55 miles northeast of Eugene, directly north of Belknap Hot Springs in Linn County. Heavy equipment called ”JUMBO” is at entrance. The tunnel was made to create hydroelectric power. May 1951 - Catalog Number: KE3355 |
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| Mohawk Region, Wendling. Labor Day. Man preparing to climb tree for topping, a logging technique. 1926 - Catalog Number: KE307 |
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| Overview of a crowd of people gathered on West 8th Avenue for Pet Parade. Koke Printing and Office Supplies, 75 West 8th Avenue and Newman’s Fish Market are visible in photograph. c.1930 - Catalog Number: KE2779 |
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| A large group of what appears to be convicted bootleggers lined up in front of the Lane County Jail, 75 East 8th Avenue. Original sleeve indicates that photo was taken for property officer. Another inmate is seen looking out 2nd story window. date unknown - Catalog Number: KE2622 |
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| Four people posing beside confiscated bootlegging equipment piled up on the grounds of the Lane County Courthouse, 125 East 8th Avenue, Eugene. Original sleeve indicates that photo was taken for property officer. date unknown - Catalog Number: KE2621 |
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| A man operating equipment used to load logs at logging site. Another man sits on top of a pile of logs in the background. Original sleeve mentions 3 companies in regard to this image: Thew Shovel Company, Diamond C Logging Company and Cone Lumber Company. April 10, 1953 - Catalog Number: KE2443 |
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| The Rainbow Restaurant, 820 Willamette Street, Eugene. Interior. Two women sitting at soda fountain being served a coca cola by the soda jerk. Another woman walks in through the front door from the street. October 20, 1927 - Catalog Number: KE1342 |
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| Chrysler Model 50 automobile in the window at McMorran & Washburne Department Store, 904 Willamette Street, Eugene. A coat with fur collar and cuffs is also on display. Photo taken for Publix Motors, Inc., 929 Oak Street. August 24, 1926 - Catalog Number: KE862 |
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| Lane County Jail located at 75 East 8th Avenue, Eugene. Interior. View of several inmates sitting on top of cells. Many others mill about below. A tall African-American man is seated in the middle of the scene. April 25, 1926 - Catalog Number: KE411 |
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| Drive-In Market, 1222 Willamette Street, Eugene. Exterior. Front view of building. Four employees stand behind vegetable counter. June 15, 1935 - Catalog Number: KE103 |
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| Native American mother, a member of the Siletz Tribe, and her child. Scene shows baby being carried on mother’s back in a woven cradleboard. date unknown - Catalog Number: GN8075 |
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| Family portrait date unknown - Catalog Number: L82_516_978 |
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| James B. and Margaret Underwood residence, 419 Willamette Street in Eugene, (later 543 Willamette, on east side of Willamette between 5th and 6th Avenue). Exterior. Front view, with adults and children posed on porch, lawn, and roof. James B. Underwood died in 1882; Margaret Underwood converted home to a boarding house. House built c.1875-1880. c.1910 - Catalog Number: GN770 |
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| Hobi Airways located on RD3, west of city limits, Eugene Airfield, 18th Avenue and Chambers Street. Image shows a man and woman in aviator caps posing in front of airplane. A man beside them holds a ”Learn how to Fly” brochure. c.1928 - Catalog Number: KE1560 |
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| Portrait of William Hayward, Professor of Physical Education, University of Oregon, 1903-1940 (for whom Hayward Field is named). date unknown - Catalog Number: KE3311 |
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| Joseph Lane, (December 14, 1801 – April 19, 1881) was an American general and a hero of the Mexican War, served as Territorial Governor, Delegate to Congress, and U.S. Senator from Oregon. Lane County was named after him. When the issue of slavery split the national Democratic Party, Lane was the vice-presidential nominee of its dissenting southern faction. Public domain photo |
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| Camp Fire Girls. Group of 9 young women wearing Native American costumes pose for photo. March 16, 1928 - Catalog Number: KE334 |
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| Glenwood, Willamette River flood. View shows 2 small structures adrift in high water. Signs indicate that it is Mammy’s Cabin, a restaurant, one mile south of Eugene on Pacific Highway. February 21, 1927 - Catalog Number: KE1137 |
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| Oregon Motor Stages bus on McKenzie Highway. View shows bus parked next to fuel pump at Lost Creek. Three men stand near pump. A small structure is in background behind men, forested hillside in background. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS304 |
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| Newman’s Fish Market, 39 East 9th Avenue, Eugene. Exterior. View of the front of the store. February 4, 1931 - Catalog Number: KE2386 |
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| Overview of 9th Avenue. View looking west on 9th Avenue taken from the vicinity of the Eugene Hotel, 222 East 9th Avenue, Eugene. The W.E. Miner building, 140 East 9th Avenue is visible on the left. Pedestrians and automobiles are on the street below. Photo taken for the Eugene Register. c.1925 - Catalog Number: KE1373 |
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| Danebo Church, a white church with gothic windows and a single steeple, located on well kept grounds. Exact location unknown. September 22, 1939 - Catalog Number: KE2172 |
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| Veterans of the 69th Regiment returning to Eugene after World War I [WWI]. Marching band and soldiers parade down Willamette Street between 6th and 7th Avenues. Spectators holding umbrellas line both sides of street. March 1, 1919 - Catalog Number: CS159 |
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| Veterans of the 65th Regiment returning to Eugene after World War I [WWI]. View looking north on Willamette Street, Eugene, Skinner Butte in background. Marching band walks down street lined with spectators. Confetti floats in air. March 1, 1919 - Catalog Number: CS156 |
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| Veterans of the 65th Regiment returning to Eugene after World War I [WWI]. Soldiers march on Willamette Street lined with spectators. Banner reading ”GREAT TO BE HOME” hangs above their heads. March 1, 1919 - Catalog Number: CS157 |
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| Charlie Williams’ river drivers crew in camp during log drive. Scene shows drivers camping in a field with farm buildings in background. Tent, possibly for cooking, is in background to left. River drivers rode and guided logs downriver to the sawmills. c.1890 - Catalog Number: GN2746 |
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| Overview of Broadway looking east towards W.E. Miner Building, 140 East Broadway, Eugene. Many businesses shown. Advertisement for ”Trail to Rail” Rummage Sale on banner above street. Cars and pedestrians are also shown. 1926 - Catalog Number: KE58 |
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| Eugene Packing Company, located at the site where the present day Alton Baker Park is located. Exterior. A large group of men and women stand in front of brick building. An American flag is positioned near the top of the building. Several cars are parked to the right. April 13, 1928 - Catalog Number: KE127 |
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| David Nunn Revival. Interior. View of congregation standing with arms raised in tent. July 7, 1963 - Catalog Number: KE523 |
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| Hobi Airways, located on RD3, west of Eugene city limits. Four men (3 in aviator caps) stand in airfield in front of airplane. Hangar in background advertises ”Learn to fly now”. Eugene airfield at West 18th Avenue and Chambers Street. c.1927 - Catalog Number: KE1549 |
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| Eugene Hotel, 222 East 9th Avenue. View of the front entrance, showing 2 men posing by hotel shuttle bus. A driver looks out the window of the bus. c.1928 - Catalog Number: KE3012 |
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"South entrance to Eugene, Oregon". Overview of Eugene looking west on Franklin Boulevard. Skinner Butte in background, right. c.1927.
Click here for larger version - Catalog Number: CS287
Eugene, view looking east on 9th Avenue toward the Eugene Hotel. Applegate’s Furniture in the W.E. Miner Building, 140 East 9th Avenue, is on the right. Three major grocery stores are in the picture: 20th Century Grocery, Ralph’s and Skagg’s Safeway. Street scene also shows pedestrians and traffic. Photo taken for the Guard and original sleeve categorizes it as "Broadway Pictures". October 27, 1928c - Catalog Number: KE905
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Overview of west Springfield. View shows residences and trees surrounded by farm land, buttes in background. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS226
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Overview of Eugene from area near Masonic Cemetary looking northwest. Skinner Butte in distant background. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS290
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Views from the top of Skinner's Butte
Overview of Eugene, looking south down Willamette Street from Skinner Butte. Southern Pacific Company railroad depot,
warehouses and freight cars in foreground; Thos. Bailey Co. Livery Stable at center right. Street car tracks run down center of
Willamette Street. Spencer Butte in background. c.1910 - Catalog Number: GN114
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View of Eugene from Skinner Butte, looking east toward Willamette River. Ferry Street Bridge on far left. c.1915 - Catalog Number: GN186
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Overview of Eugene from Skinner Butte, looking south. Trees and brush in foreground, city center buildings in center,
south hills and Spencer Butte in background. 1919 - Catalog Number: CS282
Eugene overview from Skinner Butte looking south. c.1925 - Catalog Number: CS199
Overview from Skinner Butte, looking south. Trees and brush on either side of image in foreground, Spencer Butte and south hills
in background. A billow of smoke is rising on right side of image. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS285
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Overview from Skinner Butte looking southeast. View of Eugene city center and University of Oregon area.
Southeast hills in background, trees and brush growing on side of butte in foreground. c.1936 - Catalog Number: CS286
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Overview of Eugene from Skinner Butte. c.1958 - Catalog Number: KE2878
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Aerial views of Eugene area
Aerial view of Eugene, looking north toward Skinner Butte. Willamette River at top of photo.
Train depot and Depot Park at center. Willamette Street at left. c.1915 - Catalog Number: GN228
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Eugene aerial view from an airplane looking northeast toward downtown from the area near fairgrounds. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS78
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Eugene aerial view from an airplane looking east toward downtown, showing the Three Sisters Mountains in the background. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS82
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Aerial view looking north toward downtown Eugene. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS10
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Eugene aerial view from an airplane looking east, showing the Three Sisters Mountains. Skinner Butte is in the center of the image. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS75
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Eugene aerial view from an airplane looking east toward downtown. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS77
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Aerial view of downtown Eugene looking north. Skinner Butte in upper right corner. c.1927 - Catalog Number: CS280
To see previous photos of the month and other images we have presented previously:
Pages: 1, 2 (this page), and 3.
The color photographs at the bottom of every page on this website are courtesy of Vern Rogers, who is a Lane County photographer.
The "Oregon Trail" video on the home page is courtesy of Jacob McNeill of Steelhead Advertising
Photograph at the top of this page: At the summit of the McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Mountain Range with broad expanse of lava fields; visitors view area from rocky slope in foreground, c. 1930 - Catalog Number: CS523
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