Post Office
The first post office was established in 1848 with Egbert Bennett as the first postmaster.
Peter Paulson Delivering a Load of Christmas Mail
This shows Peter Paulson driving the cart with a load of Christmas mail. The location of the old post office is behind the cart. (Maria’s Pizza is currently located just south of that building).
The Oregon Exchange Hotel 1845
The first frame hotel was built in 1845 for Egbert Bennett and called the Oregon Exchange. It was located at 112-116 Janesville Street. It also served as the Post Office. This business failed and was purchased by Richard Chandler and became the Chandler House. In 1898, the hotel burned and C.W. Netherwood built the present […]
Vintage Postcard
Vintage Postcard