Salem Steam Laundry
“I have a laundry list of things to do today.” It is one of those idioms I use a lot, but never really thought [...]
May 2018
Pogo Stick Fad in Salem
Salem residents on Pogo Sticks as published in the Oregon Magazine February 1922. (WHC Collections 2008.038.0018) Murray Wade, editor of the Oregon [...]
Granny Faulkner’s Quilt
Granny Faulkner quilt, courtesy of the Santiam Historical Society A rare opportunity came my way a few weeks ago, to examine [...]
April 2018
Wolfer’s Mineral Springs, Hubbard, Oregon
Gushing forth 100 gallons per minute of Nature’s healing waters each and every minute of the day, and every day of the year, is [...]
Eola
Hillside view of the former town of Eola, date unknown. WHC 2004.10.360 Have you ever time-traveled on your daily commute? I'll admit [...]
March 2018
Fannie Case – the first woman to climb Mt. Hood?
So often in the process of researching and writing a monthly article for the Statesman Journal, I uncover fascinating side stories. A different angle [...]
For the Birds – Wayne Mentzer’s Birdhouse
Leather doorway fashioned for birdhouse on the Mentzer Machine Shop. X2017.007.0857. Wayne Mentzer's Birdhouse When Millwright David Birch slapped a 4" square [...]
February 2018
Butteville
View of Butteville from across the Willamette River, circa 1910. WHC 0082.002.0022.059 On a beautiful February day last week, I took a [...]
January 2018
Steamboat Claire – The Ship That Came In
I was reminded recently at the funeral of a loved one, of a simple phrase that carries special meaning in my family, "when our [...]
Hardened Bank Robber Frightened by Friday the 13th
Robber J.A. Crossley Asks to be Kept in the Oregon State Penitentiary Mugshot of J.A. Crossley after his arrest in 1909. Photo Source: [...]