What was the first Oswego newspaper, beginning in 1891?
Stay tuned to the end of the newsletter to find out more!
RENOVATION UPDATE!
If you're wondering how the museum revamp is going: We're getting a new floor! (Sort of.)
When it was built in 1928, the original Ladd Estate Company did not include most of the exhibit room. When Dr. William Cane and his wife purchased the building in the 1940s, he extended this room to make the building into a livable home. The wood flooring, now visible in the photo above, was likely added on during this period.
The building was then purchased by Bill Headlee in the 1990s with the intent to be the Heritage House. This room was once again extended to house our museum. You can see how the wood changes at the end of the room where this extension happened.
When we pulled out the carpet in this room, we weren't sure what to expect! It's exciting to uncover a bit of the evolving architectural history of our building.
The new exhibit (and renovated space) will open again in October! Stay tuned for the specific date.
Kathryn Sinor
Executive Director
As you can see, we're doing a lot of work to both return the historic character to the Heritage House and to create a permanent exhibit that is engaging, interesting, and will last a long time (while also continuing our tradition of a smaller, rotating exhibit every 6-8 months). These projects have been made possible because of contributions from community members like you!
We have moved forward with these projects thanks to grant funding, donations, and our fundraising events, but our goal is to have more of the final cost covered! You can make that happen. Please consider a small donation, which will go towards the renovations. Those who donate will be invited to a private opening of the new exhibit. All donations are tax deductible.
Along with our newly revamped exhibit later this month, come see GLASS LANTERN SLIDES: A 1920S VIEW AROUND THE WORLD.
Throughout his career, Rev. William Wallace Youngson traveled all across the globe, taking extensive photographs of the places and people he saw. He would develop these (along with photographs from National Geographic) into glass lantern slides, some of which were then hand-painted for color, and use them in lectures.
The Oswego Heritage Council possesses 1,255 glass lantern slides once belonging to Rev. Youngson, along with lecture notes. Come discover hand-picked slides from Japan, Alaska, Egypt, Greece, and more!
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JOIN US FOR A WALKING TOUR OF
THE OSWEGO PIONEER CEMETERY
ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25TH!
Come one, come all, to discover those buried at the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery!
History experts will guide you through the cemetery, introducing you to the stories of its permanent residents beneath the soil. You'll hear tales of people who once called Oswego their home, brought to life through knowledgeable interpreters. From grim and grisly ends to fascinating folks to tragic tales, find yourself immersed in early history as you walk through the headstones and get to know this remarkable location.
A Haunting History will feature a guided tour of the Oswego Pioneer Cemetery. There will be two time slots for tours, with limited availability per time slot.
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INTERESTED IN THIS SEASON'S CHAUTAUQUA LINE-UP?
October 1st: The History of the FBI and FBI Portland by Assistant Special Agent in Charge Mari Panovich
November 5th (AT THE SPRINGS): Power, Politics, and Public Access: The Contested History of Oswego Lake by Dr. Stephen Beckham
December 3rd: Holiday Marketplace
February 4th: Memory, History, and the Enduring Power of Place by author Dede Montgomery
March 4th: The Oswego Pioneer Cemetery by Courtney Clements and Angie Baker
April 1st: LO Reads Topic
May 6th: Porch Time: Home Life and Leisure in the Early 20th Century by Kay Demlow
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What was the first Oswego newspaper, beginning in 1891?
The Oswego Iron Worker first published in 1891, with Herbert Gill as the owner and editor. Before the Iron Worker, Oswego had a section in the Oregon City newspaper. The paper only ran for a few years.
