Puppet Show Showing Seahorse Races, July 2010

H. C. Christmas Program, "Christmas Around the World" Dec. 2009

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This video has sound. The blog may be a little "rough" in spots. I was using this camera feature for my first time.

Craig.

Oregon State Capitol, Salem, Marion Co., Oregon

Christmas at Oregon State Capitol with H. C. Choir

Halloween Trick or Treating 2009

Happy Halloween 2009

 

Happy Halloween!!

Pittock Mansion, Sept. 2009

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The Smithsonian offered Free Museum Day to the public. My daughter and I took advantage of the invitation by visiting Pittock Mansion that overlooks Portland, Oregon. The weather was perfect for seeing the incoming autumn colors and a glance of Mt. Hood in the distance.

Pittock Mansion is noted for it's historic preservation. For more information on this museum see pittockmansion.org

Craig.

Oregon Farm

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A new exhibit opened at The Oregon Zoo called "Predators of the Serengeti." Many zoo spectators were in attendance during this grand opening. The exhibit is worth seeing. I could see some of the latest concepts in show casing animals.

This photo is one that I took when leaving the zoo. Past the train tracks is a place called the Oregon Farm. The garden is in full gear with the use of zoo composting.

So many more things to do at the Oregon Zoo.

Craig.

Angel in Butteville Cemetery, Butteville, Oregon

Walk across the Broadway Bridge, Portland, Ore.

Cliffside Cemetery, Sandy, Ore., July 2009

Gibson Cemetery, Eagle Creek, Ore. July 2009

Sandy Area Historical Museum, July 2009

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The Sandy Area Historical Museum had a couple of surprises for me when I visited last July. Mr. Lawson directed my daughter and I around the museum. On display is a school bell donated by Velma Morton DeShazer. A history board told of the life of pioneer, Viola Howlett Douglass. These two ladies are a part of my family linage.

The museum also has exhibits of the Barlow Trail and the history of the area. Photographs that have been restored are for purchase.

Be sure to add this historical museum of a "list to do's".

Craig

1925 School Class Room Photo

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I found this photo in an antique store in downtown Forest Grove, Oregon. Would like to know more of the history of this photo. The photo is inscribed with the date of 1925 on front and written on the back.

Happy researching!

Craig.

Chromo family portrait of then.

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This family portrait is of the "Chromo" family; back row, Della, Newton, Ethel; front row, S. J., Katie, and Emma. The names are penciled in.

The studio inscription is, "Swan's", Pittsburg, Kans.

Would like to know of this family history.

Thank you,

Craig.

St. Patrick's Cemetery, Canby, Ore., July 2009

At the alter in the cemetery, the plague engraving says (in brief);

St. James Catholic Church
Est. 11 Jan. 1883
Dedicated: 6 Sept. 1885
St. James became a mission of Canby in 1916
St. James was razed in 1942

Vernonia Memorial Cemetery, Vernonia, Ore., July 2009

Vernonia, Ore. and L. L. "Stub" Stewart State Park, July 2009

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This afternoon I had the chance to tour an area that I have always wanted to visit. Vernonia is a town nestled between Hwy 26 and Hwy 30 on 47. The recreation in the area is well received. I went through the area on a Monday. I could only imagine how the week ends looks when the tourist arrive.

I really liked the downtown area and the store fronts. When visiting a local merchant, she reminded me of what Vernonia can be when the rains return. Difficult to imagine what I saw can be turned upside down.

Take a trip to Vernonia. You will love what you can do and see.

Craig

Washington County Museum, July 2009

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The Washington County Museum is located on the grounds of Rock Creek Portland Community College campus. The staff at the museum was very friendly and knowledgable of the local Washington County. The museum display was informative of the Native Americans plus I enjoyed the showcase of Joesph Meek, Oregon fur trapper.

Be sure to visit this museum and library,

Craig.

"Sand in the City" July 2009

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"Sand in the City" is a big hit with the city of Portland. Pioneer Court House Square is filled with sand for this popular fund raiser.

Enjoy the sand sculpures as we did on this July week-end.

Craig