235 – Peoria, Oregon
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Although these pictures bear some resemblance to Pottstown, this is actually Peoria, Oregon, named after Peoria, Illinois and the adventuresome group of Peorians who helped settle the Oregon Territory in the early 1800’s. You can read my entry on the subject here.
The photos are from the Salem, OR online Public Library Historic Photographs Collection and the captions are as follows:
- The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) at Peoria, Oregon on August 5, 1962. The community was named for Peoria Illinois and was settled by H.A. McCartney in 1851.
- On August 5, 1962, this building complex at Peoria was used as a warehouse.
- This general store at Peoria was operated by Hazel Dobreninis at one time. In March 1963, however, the store was closed.
- This is one of the pioneer homes in Peoria, Oregon.
You can purchase a documentary of Peoria, Oregon, which seeks to answer the question “What happened to cause this once-bustling town of 700+ people to become the near ghost town that it is today? A visit with some of the natives answers our questions. A trip through this interesting community with its old and decaying buildings.”
…and just up the road in Corvallis, OR is the Peoria General Store…
May 19th, 2008 at 10:18 am
The store looks like the front of the Pottstown meat store back when. Other than that, have no idea.
May 19th, 2008 at 6:25 pm
I have to agree with O’Brien…..ugh
May 19th, 2008 at 9:20 pm
Pottstown….
May 20th, 2008 at 4:35 pm
Wow. Vonster agrees with Scott. Never thought I’d see the day…
You guys are going to kill me when I tell you what it really is.
May 21st, 2008 at 11:14 pm
This site is not “Name this Pottstown Landmark”
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Jebus … I used to drive past these places every day. I was thinking about a place up in Peoria Heights that’s been demolished …
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:50 pm
The only place in Pottstown I user patronized was the Pottstown Tap. They served a decent lunch, and the Cubs game was always on. One of their patrons is famous for taking a nap on the RR tracks and losing a limb several years ago.
May 24th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
One of about 15 or so towns named Peoria, several of which no longer exist (at least 2 were annexed by neighboring towns). And as Peoria, AZ, is now much larger than Peoria, IL, I think the mayor of Peoria, IL, should invest in the documentary of Peoria, OR, before Peoria, TX, takes over second place. There is also a Peoria, Alberta, Canada.
May 26th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
“And as Peoria, AZ, is now much larger than Peoria, IL, …. ”
Oh, great. Yet another reason for insecure Peorians to demand more economic development project.