Alphabetical list of the names of the several members of the aurora community, january 1878. Browse the most recent aurora, oregon obituaries and condolences. Oregon holds a special place in the history of the american imagination. Museum dedicated to the history of the aurora colony, housed in the 1880 ox barn.
Historical museum in aurora, oregon today aurora s has been named. Oregon historical quarterlyvolume 2the aurora community. Aurora is a city in marion county, oregon, united states. Novel views of the aurora colony oregon historical society. Aurora is home to oregon s first registered national historic district and has been rated one of the top 10 best antiquing towns in the nation. Kopp, board member of the aurora colony historical society and author of eden within eden. The oregon index was compiled by state library staff and volunteers starting in the early 20th century and continuing to the mid1980s. No fines will be assessed during this closure and all items checked out are not due until may 1. Nearly 600 people, almost all german and swiss emigrants, established and lived in the aurora colony, a christian communal society, from 1856 to 1883.
In 1856 he purchased land and a functioning mill south of oregon city. Family history book oregon washington willamette valley tramway history photos ghost towns historical photos wild. The aurora colony historical society promotes interactive lifelong learning by inspiring curiosity about the heritage of the aurora colony originated at the end of the oregon trail in aurora, oregon. It contains over 700,000 cards with citations to articles published in portland and salem newspapers, magazines, book. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in aurora, oregon.
Missouri, and its offspring at aurora, oregon start with the new series, vol 7, no. Before being incorporated as a city, it was the location of the aurora colony, a religious commune founded in 1856 by william keil who named the. An american experience in quilt, community, and craft. Free shipping and more for millionaires club members.
Anyone interested in our pioneer heritage will love this book. Before being incorporated as a city, it was the location of the aurora colony, a religious commune founded in 1856 by william keil who named the settlement after his daughter. View all hotels near old aurora colony museum on tripadvisor. Named for a daughter of the leader of the christian communal group, the aurora colony or aurora mills, as it was also known grew to a population of more than 600 individuals who followed the basic christian beliefs of wilhelm keil 18121877. He is a 2017 graduate of portland state universitys mark o. Kendall staggs is an adjunct instructor of history at oregon state university. For more than a century, the oregon historical society has served as the states collective memory, preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, maps, manuscript materials, books.
The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Until now, no book has presented this dynamic story in a way that everyone interested in oregon s natural history. Kopp, board member of the aurora colony historical society and. Aurora colony historic resources inventory aurora oregon. The aurora colony is oregons first national historic district. No matter the weather, its sunshine in aurora with 15,000 tiny daffodils blooming.
The official website of the oregon secretary of state. Thus he chose to name me aurora as the daughter of the dawn, for aurora is the. Historic aurora is also the setting for a series of young adult books by jane kirkpatrick featuring. Publishing history this is a chart to show the publishing history of editions of works about this subject. Aurora, daughter of the dawn osu press oregon state university. Prior to working for the city of aurora, he served as chief of staff for retired oregon state senators doug whitsett rklamath falls and alan deboer rashland. The railroad connected aurora with other cities and brought more business to the colony hotel, as well as spreading the word about the offerings at aurora. Aurora is oregons third national historic district, where the society has preserved nearly one. On december 18, 20 by roywiding in aurora oregon, aurora oregon activities, aurora oregon christmas, aurora oregon history, aurora oregon news, oregon christmas, oregon nativity leave a comment in the past few days, a very special family has been spotted along highway 99e, within the city limits of aurora, oregon. This list is an ongoing project, and is updated when we come across new books set in oregon.
The oregon historical society is dedicated to making oregon s long, rich history visible and accessible to all. His ideas were based on a literal reading of the book of acts in the bible. The aurora colony historical society houses a collection of personal letters. William keil march 6, 1812 december 30, 1877 was the founder of communal religious societies in bethel, missouri, and aurora colony in oregon, that he established and led in the nineteenth century. Mary bywater cross, oregon quilt historian and author of quilts of the oregon trail fascinating and memorable, jane kirkpatricks aurora gives voice to the enduring spirit of our pioneer foremothers and the work of their hands. This item first published in marion county history. Eugene e snyder aurora colony, oregon s most famous utopian commune was established in 1856 by. I love when a book illuminates a small slice of history that has relevance to our lives. Finally, here is a book that tells the tale of how oregon s diverse landscapes, climates, and wildlife evolved and what we may expect in the future. Autumn and railroad tracks at the aurora mills agricultural salvage yard in aurora.
Aurora city recorder earns cmc designation aurora oregon. Along the x axis is time, and on the y axis is the count of editions published. Old aurora colony museum 2020 all you need to know. It is part of the salem metropolitan statistical area. At its peak in 1868, the aurora colony had about 600. Funeral home services for dennis are being provided by simon cornwell colonial chapel woodburn. Praise for a clearing in thewild a clearing in thewild is jane. House, building, and land history oregon historical society. See more ideas about oregon, historical photos and oregon washington. Museum representing story of a 19th century communal society that traveled the oregon trail to settle in the. The aurora colony historical society, located in aurora, or, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of aurora. He began his career as an awardwinning reporter for news organizations throughout oregon and has published three books about oregon history. In the interest of our communitys health and safety, all aurora public libraries will be closed until further notice.
This book is a welcome addition, particularly for its photographs and related information, on the history of the aurora colony. Tap here for free links to virtual adult learning, books, and more. In his interview, staggs discusses his childhood and. The goal of the city recorder is to serve the citizens of aurora as quickly and courteously as possible while maintaining accuracy and professionalism. Jane kirkpatrick artfully weaves this story for us, rather like emma and the women of oregons aurora colony weave together their quilted. However, since being installed as the duly elected mayor over the last 9 months an escalating, untenable atmosphere developed. The aurora colony band became famous on the west coast and traveled to many locations to play music, much of it written by aurora. More recently, he worked as a chief of staff in the oregon senate. The diamond rule at oregons 19th century aurora colony was that one.
We are excited to feature images from the oregon historical society, city of portland archives, the oregonian archives, and from you, our readers, to bring this heirloomquality coffeetable book. South end antique mall aurora 2020 all you need to. He named the colony aurora mills after his daughter, aurora. Aurora colony historic district, aurora city, marion. Alabama aljaska arizona arkansas colorado connecticut delaware florida georgia havaji idaho illinois indiana iowa juzna dakota juzna karolina kalifornija kansas kentucky. About historic aurora, oregon pheasant run wine 2019. Lewis and drydens marine history of the pacific northwest. The original colony contained 250 members who had left the bethel colony. Mom and i spent most of the day in aurora, oregon today.
Besides this book of carl koch, the aurora community has been the subject of investigation by other writers, among whom was the popular author charles nordhoff, who composed the history of the communal associations of the united states, and visited oregon in order to see the aurora. The city of aurora has a wide range of meeting rooms, park shelters, picnic areas and special purpose facilities to accommodate your business, personal, homeowner association or service group meetings. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. An american experience in quilt, community and craft, provides a history told through quilts and crafts of the actual colony in oregon. With the layout of aurora s shops spread out and by nature a lowcrowd destination, aurora. The aurora colony historical society promotes interactive lifelong learning by inspiring curiosity about the heritage of the aurora colony originated at the end of. Novel views of the aurora colony oregon historical society explore the history of the aurora colony, from its roots in bethel, missouri, through. For more than a century, the oregon historical society has served as the states collective memory, preserving a vast collection of artifacts, photographs, maps, manuscript materials, books, films, and oral histories. Aurora white pages phone books in oregon or whitepages. This book is a welcome addition, particularly for its photographs and related information.