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Photograph of a building exterior featuring black and white mural panels depicting various scenes, including wildlife and landscapes.

Historical Wall Art Dedication and Open House

Date:
Saturday, March 7
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Phone
541-228-8650
Email:
coburggrange@gmail.com
Location:
Coburg Community Grange, 32663 E Mill Street, Coburg, OR 97408

Join the City of Coburg for an open house and dedication of a new metal art display on the walls of the Coburg Community Grange featuring pieces of Coburg history.

The timber industry was the first industry in Coburg with the Sash Mill founded by Jacob Spores. By 1890, there were three mills in Coburg. By 1898, Booth Kelly Mill in Springfield leased and later bought the largest mill in Coburg. In 1911, the McKenzie River was dammed for hydroelectric power, which ended the river logging that had kept the mills open. In that same year, the Booth Kelly Mill in Springfield burned down and Booth Kelly dismantled the Coburg Mill and moved it to Springfield.

The bronco became the symbol of Coburg when the blacksmith was asked to shod a beautiful stallion from Coburg, Germany. After he put new shoes on the horse, he hung the old shoes up on his wall and declared that the town was now known as Coburg (it was Willamette Forks prior to that).

Event Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair-accessible venue
  • Accessible parking
  • Large print or Braille materials