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Thomas Kay Woolen Mill II

Posted on June 4, 2011 by TKGilb

The building which housed the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill was built in 1896. The foundation walls, built of rock and concrete, are two feet thick and nine feet high. The plank floors inside are supported by 48 massive 12 X 16 inch wooden beams, each 60 feet long. Continue reading →

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Thomas Kay Woolen Mill

Posted on June 4, 2011 by TKGilb

The best part of visiting the Thomas Kay Woolen Mill is that inside the musty, creaky old building are many of the massive machines original to the mill. A remarkable tour for young and old alike! Continue reading →

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Coming Home to Terrebonne

Posted on April 28, 2011 by TKGilb

River House is a powerfully written memoir by Sarahlee Lawrence about home, family, and the desire to find one’s own place in the world. Continue reading →

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Virgil Earp (1843-1905)

Posted on April 23, 2011 by TKGilb

Virgil W. Earp had only one child, a daughter by the name of Nellie Jane Bohn. When notified of his death, she asked that his remains be transported north to Portland, OR, where he was finally laid to rest in Section 15 of River View Cemetery. Continue reading →

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The Harbor Life at Depoe Bay

Posted on March 15, 2011 by TKGilb

Depoe Bay has the smallest navigable harbor in the world! It’s also the “Whale Watching Capital of Oregon.” Continue reading →

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Lewis & Clark Winter Camp II

Posted on January 3, 2011 by TKGilb

Welcome to Fort Clatsop, home to the Lewis & Clark expedition for 3-1/2 months during the winter of 1805-06. Photo: KGilb. Continue reading →

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Lewis & Clark Winter Camp

Posted on January 3, 2011 by TKGilb

Welcome to Fort Clatsop, home to the Lewis & Clark expedition for 3-1/2 months during the winter of 1805-06. Continue reading →

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Columbia Gorge Hotel II

Posted on November 20, 2010 by TKGilb

Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Columbia River, the Columbia Gorge Hotel’s distinctive Mediterranean-style architecture dates back to the Roaring 20’s. During its heyday, this “oasis of opulence” attracted visitors from all over the world. Continue reading →

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Columbia Gorge Hotel

Posted on November 20, 2010 by TKGilb

During its heyday, the Columbia Gorge Hotel attracted visitors from around the world. Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Columbia River, the hotel’s distinctive Mediterranean-style architecture dates back to the Roaring 20’s. Continue reading →

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The Magic of Beltaine

Posted on November 12, 2010 by TKGilb

Beltaine is a Pacific NW musical trio who perform Celtic and other traditional folk songs from around the world. Their music is light and lively–with bright, clean tones and toe-tapping beats that make it hard to sit still! Continue reading →

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