Noll has also produced a video documentary on the towns history, the history of beaver dam. Roger noll is president of the dodge county historical society, which celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2003. Museum of natural and cultural history, university of. Written by a professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the state, in search of ancient oregon is a book for all those interested in oregon s present and past landscapes, plants, animals. Entrance to ship locks at bonneville dam, oregon library. Ratcliff architects see the exterior sculpture associated with this site summary. Janis kafton collection on klamath county, oregon local.
These reports are from the microfilm copies of the correspondence series for the california indian. Joseph gaston is the author of portland, oregon, its history and builders 3. Access is from the south west highway and logue brook dam road. California oregon power company carnegie museum of pittsburgh dallas archaeological society florida historical society florida state parks board georgia power company idaho power company idaho state college indiana state historical society missouri archaeological society museum of northern arizona new jersey state museum new mexico state museum. Dec 10, 2009 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Written by a professional geologist who has spent countless hours in the field exploring and photographing the state, in search of ancient oregon is a book for all those interested in oregons present and past. The home of the society is the mike barry research center, just behind the village government building.
Primary recreational opportunities are listed below. Maginnis factory, to turn the lodgepole valley green. Its reservoir is called prineville reservoir the dam was constructed by the united states bureau of reclamation in 1961, and is operated by the ochoco irrigation district. Sullivan dam at willamette falls in oregon city was the first hydroelectric dam in the.
The thirtyfirst reunion of the descendants of edmond bailey will be held at the first baptist church in burnsville, n. Logue brook dam also known as lake brockman is located in the hills just north east of harvey. He seems to have been the only settler in this particular area for some 30 years. Bagnell dam is classified as a concrete gravity dam. In oregon, theres one place where youre allowed to fish for free and youve got a former albany newspaper owner to thank for that its in oregons famous crater lake where you can wet a line without paying the man. Westward hearts certainly didnt disappoint this reader. The trail was the only way for settlers to reach the west coast via land and over 500,000 have made the trip with ox and mule wagons before the first.
This book is a compilation of the oral histories of lake county people. Open tuesday, wednesday, saturday, and by appointment, this headquarters provides members with an extensive genealogy library as well as interesting history books of the area. Mining and irrigated agriculture, both integral to the local economy, were the chief beneficiaries. The new pictorial history book celebrates the lakes 100year anniversary with approximately 300 photos and hundreds of newspaper clippings and memoirs of the building of the dam and the lake as well as the people who lived, worked, and played there then and now. Jul 14, 2012 the beaver dam community library welcomes you to our local history and genealogy collection. Seller watkins natural history books published 1972 condition fine edition 1st edition.
From list of national natural landmarks, these are the national natural landmarks in the u. The general history of oregon by charles carey, is a fact filled book, that will hold your attention as he draws you into the history of the state we know as oregon. Fortyfive miles east of salem, detroit dam rises 463 feet out of the north santiam river, looming large in the landscape and history of the north. Portland general history a curated book list from the friends of. Geology is an extremely visual subject, and in search of ancient oregon is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of oregon s geological story.
Lafayettes most popular outdoor recreation destination is the cityowned waneka lake, a manmade reservoir situated in waneka lake park at west emma street and caria drive. Entrance to ship locks at bonneville dam, oregon contributor names lee, russell, 19031986, photographer created published 1941 oct. Eastwood and the control of water in the west donald c. Norris was the first tennessee valley authority hydroelectric project, begun in october 1933 and finished in march 1936 on the clinch river. Former albany newsman saved crater lake for a national. The closest town on the oregon side is rufus, oregon. Oliver reservoir history, the oliver reservoir dam was built. The oregon trail also known as the oregon california trial was a 2,200 mile route stretching from missouri to oregon that was travelled by the early wild west pioneers in the 1800s. Rufus woods papers come to central washington university. Library celebrates 100 years of history northeast oregon now. Muskrat from watkins natural history books new arrivals. Interviews with locals are conducted and archived to make sure todays history is not lost to the future. A dam fine history lake wissota and the dam that created it.
Willamette falls power station, 1989 oregon historical society. From the beginning i was torn into the pages and about to join the characters. The societys goal is to make history available to people through tangible items, and also through the online archive. Waneka lake park is a recreational and wildlife refuge in a suburban setting.
It is a straight concrete gravitytype dam, 1860 feet long, 265 feet high, and 208 feet thick at the base, equipped with two 50,000kilowatt generators. See the john day lock and dam, lake umatilla website for additional information. The janis kafton collection on klamath county, oregon local history is organized by family, location, business, and organization. Bagnell dam facts lake of the ozarks area history pages. The closest town on the washington side is goldendale, 20 miles 32 km north. Great plains region hydromet system for hugh butler lake red willow dam, nebraska. The dam was constructed by the united states bureau of reclamation in 1961, and is operated by the ochoco irrigation district. Entrance to ship locks at bonneville dam, oregon library of. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Additional resources in msel john eastwood and dams. Jul 17, 20 books in the state library of oregon collection related to oregon history and culture. Parkman began his travels to the northern wilderness during his student years at harvard in the 1840s, then went west after graduation. Plots of daily archive data since the beginning of the water year. Klamath river reservation and white privilege, 1856.
Booth bridge overlooking dam and powerhouse archival. Californiaoregon power company carnegie museum of pittsburgh dallas archaeological society florida historical society. An active member of the historical society, she is especially interested in the roles women have played in our local history. Territory northwest of the river ohio, 17871803 by clarence e. Geology is an extremely visual subject, and in search of ancient oregon is a beautifully photographed, expertly written account of oregons geological story. John day dam is 216 miles upstream from the mouth of the columbia river and located at exit 109 off interstate 84 in. Smithsonian institution, bureau of american ethnology, bulletin no. The entire collection spans the time period from 1896 to 1980 with the years between 1918 and 1950 offering the most representation. Nehalem valley historical society organized to research. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In 1853 and 1855 there were a succession of massacres against the tolowa deeni tribes. Power tranmission tower leading from hydroelectric plant at bonneville dam, oregon 1 negative. John day dam is 216 miles upstream from the mouth of the columbia river and located at exit 109 off interstate 84 in oregon. The facility was listed in the national register of historic places in.
I have read a lot of books written by melody carlson and have yet to this date been disappointed. The oregon trail also known as the oregoncalifornia trial was a 2,200 mile route stretching from missouri to oregon that was travelled by the early wild west pioneers in the 1800s. His interest in the where, when, who and why of the people and places of oregon history began in the 1970s with trips to eastern oregon with his three sons. Beaver dam genealogy and local history by anita streich.
From the beginning i was torn into the pages and about to join the characters on an adventurous trip to oregon. Former albany newsman saved crater lake for a national park he couldnt claim all the credit for it, although he sometimes tried. This mornings adventure, i havent been up here in years, played in some snow, threw rocks in the lake, saw some pretty fresh cougar tracks, and waded in the lake. The last chapter is simply 25 historical photos of lake county. A history of northern klamath county during the mid 19 th century settlement period through the 1930s chapters are organized geographically by section, township and range and focus on the families and their homesteads in each particular location. The nehalem valley historical society has an ongoing oralhistory project. Native perspectivesoregon native writers general native issues colley, brook. This collection of vintage images highlights beaver dams history from 1841 to 1941, as beaver dam evolved along the stream, drawing industrialists who built their mills on its banks and tourists who traveled aboard the rambler excursion steam ship on the manmade lake.
Some of the histories include photos of the individuals. Our library is the resource library for dodge county, wisconsin. The first irrigation waters flowed out of the oliver reservoir in 1912, over flumes constructed by the p. Portland oregon east of the willamette river 2012 donelsonbooksmorel ink, portland, oregon 120 pages of photographs and text chronicling. Wagner attended the public schools and then entered the university of oregon, from which he was graduated in 1904 with the degree of. The oregon historical society museum store features a wide selection of books from local and regional authors. Historian, editor, and writer rick harmon presents the first comprehensive history of crater lake national park in honor of its 100th anniversary. Enloe dam, on similkameen river, oroville, okanogan county. Fishing and camping trips turned into excursions into the unknowns of oregons past. The collection includes letters, meeting minutes, a vast array of newspaper clip. Oregon biographies newton william borden, of medford, where since 19 he has engaged in the practice of law, was born in virginia in 1880, his parents being hampson and elizabeth hammond borden. This column is a rewriting and thorough reresearching of a much shorter column first published in march 2009, which youll find here. Muskrat from watkins natural history books browse recent. They came to oregon about 1872, locating at beaverton, washington county, where they lived until 1882, when they moved to ashland, oregon, where the father engaged in ranching, and there both parents died.
The oregon state legislative assembly created the oregon state museum of anthropology osma at the uo in 1935, under the direction of archaeologist luther cressman. Beaver dam and dodge countys proud history and heritage includes the accomplishments of many men who pursued their dreams to make this area growing and prosperous. John day dam is located 28 miles 45 km east of the city of the dalles, oregon, and just below the mouth of the john day river. Booth bridge overlooking dam and powerhouse archival photograph publication type. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
And theres a circulation desk where the books are checked out. Additional resources in msel john eastwood and dams books title. Sources of oregon native history ndnhistory research. The chippewa county historical society will soon publish lake wissota. Oliver reservoir history, the oliver reservoir dam was. Territory northwest of the river ohio, 17871803 open library. Coverage includes the geography, geology, and wildlife of the crater lake, the origins of the park, key individuals in the parks establishment and management, and the relationship of the areas. A typical cross section would reveal a structure similar in shape to a right triangle, with the base resting on bedrock, the vertical wall facing the lake, and the slope on.
Beaver dam genealogy and local history by anita streich issuu. This means that the weight of the structure is enough to overcome the lateral force of the water pressing against it. The architecture of the university of oregon museum of natural and cultural history. His first and most famous book, the oregon trail, is a vivid account of his adventures on the open frontier and his encounters with plains indians in their last era of free, nomadic life. But those who love crater lake, in large part, have william gladstone steel to thank for it. Rise and fall of the san joaquin electric company 4.
But along with the 30,000 physical books at the hermiston public library, there are also 30,000 digital books that can be accessed online. A dam fine history lake wissota and the dam that created. Joseph gaston author of portland, oregon, its history and. Aug 15, 2012 i have read a lot of books written by melody carlson and have yet to this date been disappointed.
Notable women in beaver dam history localeben magazine. The dam is named after joseph logue, an early european settler who arrived in the area in 1849. The beaver dam community library welcomes you to our local history and genealogy collection. Grand ronde, warm springs, and intertribal relations in the casino era indigenous confluences foreword by david g. Enloe dam represents an early hydroelectric power generation facility in the okanogan and similkameen valleys. List of national natural landmarks in oregon wikipedia. This series is made up of documents, photocopies, newspaper clippings, hand written notes, audio cassette tapes, card files, sketches, maps, and photographs covering the period 19052000. An illustrated history of early northern klamath county oregon by edward gray. History of the maumee river basin from the earliest account to its organization into counties charles elihu slocum author, 1905 allen county ind.
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