Can you guess what street this is?
Hint: This photograph was taken circa 1908 from the upper stories of the 1893 Oswego School.
Stay tuned to the end of the newsletter to find out!
Last month, I had the joy of presenting a poster at the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference about our work with Lake Oswego Public Library. These conferences allow us to share Lake Oswego history and the hard work our community does to preserve it on a much broader scale, connecting to other professionals in the field so that we can constantly work to improve our own organization. I'm looking forward to sharing where some of the fresh ideas lead!
April was also a big month in other ways: the 1893 painting that was restored thanks to donations from supporters like you has returned to the Heritage House! It is now on full display. If you'd like to read more about the story, please see the LO Review article below.
As we shift into spring, and inevitably into summer, you'll be seeing several events, opportunities, and even a new exhibit at the museum. Keep an eye out for these developments, as we'll share them with you first!
Kathryn Sinor
Executive Director
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Last week, we posted this hint on social media to guess the next exhibit! We'll be revealing the name and opening date of our exhibit soon, but if you'd like to guess in the meantime, see if you can fill in the blanks!
Need some more help? Here's another hint of the subject matter, from an excerpt of a letter that connects to one of our highlighted stories:
". . . you know this is Leap Year and you had better be careful, or some girl will claim you as their 'Sweetie' ‘cause you’re an awfully nice boy."
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Were you able to guess which street this photograph featured, circa 1908?
This is 1908 Old Town Oswego! The building on the left with a pole in the front is the LO Post Office (the Prosser Store), and the building behind the tree is the Odd Fellows Building. The photo was taken looking east from the steps or upper stories of the Oswego School on State Street, now the Lakewood Center for the Arts.
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