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Can you guess what avenue this is,
pictured here in circa 1908?
Stay tuned to the end of the newsletter to find out!
Thank you to all those who attended The Bootlegger's Ball this last Saturday! We transformed the Heritage House, had a wonderful turnout (with new and familiar faces), and raised some money for both the Oswego Heritage Council and West Linn Historical Society. Our speakeasy show was a huge success for something very different than anything we've done at the house before! Some of my favorite comments:
"The Heritage House has outdone itself!"
"I dragged my sister here, who didn't expect to have any fun, and she left the event raving about the burlesque show."
"Hey, I learned something new tonight!"
I would like to thank the Historic Music Preservation Project for the incredible music they provided and Lacy Knightly for producing the Speakeasy Soiree. What a blast!
The funds from this event will go towards several major projects for the Heritage House, including:
- Lucy Pollard Wedding Dress Restoration
- Banks Family Collection
- Exhibit: Voting in Early Oswego
- Exhibit: Vietnamese Art & History through a local family
If you weren't able to make it to the event, you can still support these initiatives by donating below!
Thank you again for all your support!! We couldn't exist without people like you, who care about and support historic work.
Kathryn Sinor
Executive Director
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Have you stopped by our Historic Rose Garden yet this year? Things are in bloom, and our garden is coming alive with color!
The Oswego Historic Rose Garden is open daily from dawn until dusk. It was established in 2010 to commemorate Dr. William Cane, whose practice and residence was located at the Oswego Heritage House. At the time Dr. Cane occupied the house (1940-1970s), there was a large circular drive up to the front door planted with roses.
The Historic Rose Garden is an attempt to recreate Dr. Cane's rose garden using plants that he probably bought from JB Pilkington & Son Nursery.
DISCOVER THE HISTORIC ROSES HERE
A reminder that the annual Collector Car & Classic Boat Show will take place on Sunday, August 25th, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM!
If you're interested in registering your car or boat, signing up to sponsor a trophy or other award, or even looking to volunteer, find more information on our website! This event is only possible through wide community participation, and we can't wait to see you there.
DISCOVER THIS YEAR'S CAR & BOAT SHOW
Were you able to guess what avenue this is,
pictured here in circa 1908?
This is B Avenue in Old Town Oswego! On the righthand side forefront, you can see Henry W. Koehler's home, which is now Baird's on B Bar and Grill, and on the lefthand side is the Johnson Hotel. The Bickner Store and Bickner house are also faintly visible.
The view is looking east.
