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Dena Prosser

A Short History of the George Prosser Family of Oswego, Oregon

September 12, 2020 by Craig Prosser

Not long after I moved to Lake Oswego, people familiar with the history of the town asked me if I was related to early pioneers, the Prosser family. I am not, but sharing the same last name naturally made me curious about them. Henry and Mary Prosser came to the Oswego area in 1852-53 with their three children: William, Esther, and George W. from Illinois where the 1850 … [Read more...] about A Short History of the George Prosser Family of Oswego, Oregon

Odd Fellows Hall

July 28, 2020 by Lake Oswego Preservation Society

Odd Fellows Hall, Circa 1890 Location: 295 Durham Street From Lake Oswego LandmarksThe Odd Fellows Hall holds a significant place in Lake Oswego history as a place of social and public gatherings.  Upon completion, the hall was dedicated with a meeting followed by a dinner and ball. The Odd Fellows Hall exemplifies the Italianate style featuring a prominent … [Read more...] about Odd Fellows Hall

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