These three objects, two sinker stones and a wood and bone hook, are part of the Lincoln County Historical Society's collection and are on display at the Burrows House Museum in Newport. The smaller sinker stone with a drilled hole was … [Read more...] about Historical display shows how coastal Native Americans used shaped rocks, wood and bones to fish
A Look Back in Time
The Condor — a “little underdog of a boat” — finally met its Yaquina Bay demise in 1912
Mariners and historians estimate there have been more than 3,000 shipwrecks along the Oregon coast and in its bays and harbors. The most infamous might be the New Carissa, which ran aground near Coos Bay in 1999 or, of course, the Peter … [Read more...] about The Condor — a “little underdog of a boat” — finally met its Yaquina Bay demise in 1912
Now popular with tourists, West Shelter was built by CCC workers in 1933 and used as WWII observation post
The West Shelter sits at the 800-foot level on the west edge of Cape Perpetua and was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1933. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. The cape was originally named … [Read more...] about Now popular with tourists, West Shelter was built by CCC workers in 1933 and used as WWII observation post
In the early 1900s, Newport had its own beachside indoor heated swimming pool
The Nye Beach Natatorium in Newport opened in 1912 and featured electric sweat baths, hot salt and steam baths and a 40- by 75-foot pool. Through the years it featured a theater, dance hall, mini golf course, bowling alley and more. … [Read more...] about In the early 1900s, Newport had its own beachside indoor heated swimming pool
Original Alsea Bay Bridge was one of 11 coastal spans designed by legendary engineer
Construction on the original 3,011-foot-long Alsea Bay Bridge was funded by the federal Public Works Administration and completed in 1936 after three years of work. It was one of 11 Oregon coast bridges designed by Conde McCullough, who was … [Read more...] about Original Alsea Bay Bridge was one of 11 coastal spans designed by legendary engineer