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The people, places, and forgotten chapters that shaped modern Oregon.

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The Strange History Behind One of Oregon's Most Unusual Landmarks

How a roadside curiosity built in the 1930s became one of the state's most photographed — and most misunderstood — landmarks.

By Priya WhitmoreMay 30, 20267 min read

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Oregon History

The Forgotten Mining Towns of Eastern Oregon

Ghost towns, opera houses, and the boom-era architecture still standing along Highway 26.

By Priya WhitmoreMay 27, 20268 min read

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