First Addition, Oswego’s Third Neighborhood The second iron furnace built one-quarter mile north of the original furnace reshaped the town. The completion of the modern, high-capacity furnace in 1888 created the need for additional housing for workers and “First Addition” was platted. The Oregon Iron and Steel Company marketed lots for as low as $25. The first year it was … [Read more...] about 1888 First Addition
Johnson Barn
Johnson Barn
Johnson Barn, Circa 1910Location: 490 G Avenue Materials: Cultural Resources Inventory Field Form 1988-1989Historic Resource Survey Form 2016 This barn was once part of a farm complex, which covered most of the block between 4th and 5th Street. Clifford “Happy” Johnson, the first early postal carrier to procure a delivery wagon, used it as a horse barn. Johnson was … [Read more...] about Johnson Barn