The Yaquina Bay Bridge stands as one of Oregon’s most iconic landmarks, a testament to both engineering excellence and artistic vision. Designed by the legendary Conde McCullough, this magnificent structure has been carrying travelers along the Oregon Coast Highway (now US 101) across Yaquina Bay harbor in Newport since its completion in 1936. In this…
Conde McCullough’s Ben Jones Bridge The Ben Jones Bridge, spanning Rocky Creek on the Lincoln County coast of Oregon, is a testament to the architectural genius of Conde McCullough. This remarkable structure has withstood the test of time, weathering the harsh coastal elements for nearly a century. Designed by McCullough in the 1920s, the bridge’s…
Do you want to embark on a heroic journey without leaving your home? Look no further than our canvas print. It features Conde McCullough’s Depoe Bay Bridge, a stunning work of engineering that spans the tumultuous waters of the Oregon coast. Step 1: The Call to Adventure The journey begins with a call to adventure,…
Who was Isaac Lee Patterson? Isaac Lee Patterson (1859-1929) was the 18th governor of Oregon, serving from January 10th, 1927, until his death on December 21st, 1929. He was the first of Oregon’s governors to be born in Oregon, his birthday coming seven months after Oregon joined the Union. A fiscal conservative, Patterson modeled himself…
For the past few weeks, I’ve taken Sunday to look at photos taken during current week, just not the current year. Last week, I shared five photos taken during the fourth week in December, the week that normally would include Christmas day. My calendar tells me that this year, December’s fifth week starts on Sunday…
