by Deborah Lobey | Apr 1, 2024 | Posts
It’s no surprise the sight of whales swimming in the Siuslaw river in recent years brings great excitement to those lucky enough to witness it. What may be a surprise however, is to learn that stories of their occasional presence go back many years. One such...
by Deborah Lobey | Mar 15, 2024 | Posts
MARC WANGERIN It’s often said it takes a certain kind of person to do the type of work a job requires. That can be said of Marc Wangerin. Born in 1956, he grew up in Elmira on a mink farm where his father was a furrier. Marc pursued a career in Forestry at Lane...
by Deborah Lobey | Mar 4, 2024 | Posts
Damages Remain Memorable In June of 1949, a hailstorm moved along a diagonal path from Sweet Creek, across the river, through Tiernan, and then up the North Fork of the Siuslaw. The hailstones were nearly the size of chicken eggs, measuring about 2 inches in diameter....
by Deborah Lobey | Feb 21, 2024 | Posts
Our newest rotating exhibit honors the history of the Cushman Railroad. The exhibit features images, captions and display items to celebrate the builders of the Cushman Bridge and train crew members. The 134-mile railroad enabled transportation for passengers and...
by Deborah Lobey | Jan 26, 2024 | Posts
18-Year Anniversary Following its annual winter closure, the Siuslaw Pioneer Museum doors re-open on February 1st! The re-opening coincides with the Museum’s 18th anniversary of when the doors first opened at our Maple Street location. In 1974 the museum was...
by Deborah Lobey | Jan 15, 2024 | Posts
During the 1850’s stage service began operating in western Oregon, with weekly service to Eugene. As pioneer settlers and industries grew in the Siuslaw Valley, so did the need and desire for transportation. In time, the stage line from Eugene to Mapleton and lower...
