Oregon City Enterprise, November 3, 1866 THE PEOPLE’S TRANSPORTATION CO. Since the People’s Transportation Company came in possession of the property they now own and control at this place, they have proven an era in the growth and prosperity of the city. Their immense works are now nearly completed and ready for use. The basin…
Oregon Spectator, October 29, 1846 THE EMIGRATION Those of the emigrants who came by the way of the Mount Hood road, have all safely reached the valley of the Willamette, and a large portion of them are already on their claims, busily engaged in promotion their comfort and welfare. Mr. J. W. Ladd’s wagon was…
The Oregon Argus, October 18, 1856 The first Capitol building was built in Salem in 1854 but was occupied only briefly before the legislature moved their sessions to Corvallis. In late 1855 the meetings were moved back to Salem. A month later, on December 29, 1855, the Capitol building was destroyed by fire. For the next twenty years space…
Oregon Spectator, October 15, 1846 The emigrants continue to arrive, almost daily, generally in good health and spirits, with their wagons and teams in very fair condition. By our next issue we shall be able to form something like a correct estimate of the size of the emigration, of which we have now no reliable…
Oregon Argus, October 4, 1856 City Trade. Trade is active in this city. Our streets are thronged with teams from the country much of the time, and we are glad to see that our merchants who advertise are all doing well. New Firm…New Goods. The undersigned take this method of informing the public that they…
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