These 13 Photos Of Oregon From The Early 1900s Are Beyond Fascinating
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Mikayla
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Ever wanted to take a peek into Oregon’s past? The Beaver State has certainly come a long way in the last century. The following 13 photos offer a glimpse into Oregon life from around 100 years ago. Take a look and see what’s changed in your hometown:
Pictured is a view of Seaside on the Oregon Coast, looking north from the Hotel Moore Pier.
Pictured is 7th and Willamette St. in Eugene.
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Pictured above is the class of 1911, standing outside a school in Newberg.
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Here's a view of Eugene, looking south from Skinner's Butte.
The logging industry played a major role in Oregon's history. Pictured above is a group of loggers from the early 1900s.
This Detroit, OR railroad turntable was snapped around 1900.
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Detroit is still a small town, but the downtown area definitely looks a little different today!
Agriculture also played a role in early Oregon history. This horse team was cutting grain in Lebanon, OR.
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Did you know Bend's name came from Farewell Bend on the Deschutes River? The bend was one of the few places where it was safe to ford the river, and the city eventually grew up around this area. Downtown Bend looks nothing like this these days!
This view of the Willamette River was captured in Springfield, OR.
The Cape Blanco Lighthouse was constructed all the way back in 1870. Though the lights were automated in 1980, the structure hasn't changed much over the years. You can still visit the historic lighthouse today!
Pictured above is the Imperial Hotel in downtown Portland. The hotel, now known the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland, first opened in 1894 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
How has your hometown or city changed since the early 1900s? Share your thoughts and comments with us below!
For more vintage photos from Oregon, check out our previous article: These 18 Photos Of Oregon In The 1960s Are Mesmerizing.
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