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Historic Oregon

Abernethy Farm nestled across the Willamette River. Photo taken in 1999 by Fran Bryant of an original painting done
by Théodore Géagoux (1850-1931). The painting depicts the farm of Guy V. Abernethy and was Contributed by Theodore Gagoux III. See Theodore Gagoux's web site for the History of the Painting

The Hendricks Ferry on the McKenzie River was operated by Caswell Hendricks, a pioneer of 1848.
Andrea Adrian Healy is a descendant of this family and has graciously contributed this photo.

Embree Postcard collection This collection is owned by Kimberly Burke. Kimberly is a descendant of Calvin Embree, a pioneer to Oregon in 1850. She has contributed the following postcards for everyone's enjoyment saying "They were correspondence from my great grandpa (who was Calvin Embree's grandson) with his family." The dates are the postmark date on the postcard. Contributed by Kimberly Burke.

1907 1909 1910 1911 1911 1912 1912

Niagara, Oregon This photo was an early postcard of Niagara. Niagara was located on the North Santiam River, about eight miles east of Mill City in Marion County. A post office was established there in 1890. The Sardeen referred on the postcard may be in reference to Sardine Creek which was a tributary of the North Santiam River. The name Sardine also extended to the mountain in the area. Contributed by Mike and Kathy of Vintage Postcards and Stamps

Rufus, Sherman County, Oregon c1894
Rufus, Oregon was named for Rufus C. Wallis, the original settler in the area. The following photos were donated by George Marshino, a collector of old photos.

Sweet Home
The following photos were donated by Mona Weibel of Sweet Home and are part of a series of articles she has written and donated on early Linn County History.