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Prineville Business History
$29.95
By Keith Snyder
This book provides, as comprehensive as possible, a history of
Prineville businesses, business houses, and related events during the
years 1868 - 1922.
$29.95
By Keith Snyder
This book provides, as comprehensive as possible, a history of
Prineville businesses, business houses, and related events during the
years 1868 - 1922.
CENTRAL OREGON PLACE NAMES, VOL. I
$19.95
By Steve Lent
Officially titled Central Oregon Place Names - Volume I, Crook
County, this much anticipated book is finally here. Local author Steve
Lent has done extensive research and photo searching to identify
how local landmarks were named.
$19.95
By Steve Lent
Officially titled Central Oregon Place Names - Volume I, Crook
County, this much anticipated book is finally here. Local author Steve
Lent has done extensive research and photo searching to identify
how local landmarks were named.
Ocheho and Ochoco: an Evolutionary History
by Wayne Kee
$10.00
Local author Wayne Kee uses his extensive book and map collection
to document the history of the name Ochoco. This is a short length
publication that is well illustrated with photos and maps. Anyone
interested in local history or the derivation of the name Ochoco will
want this for their collection. It does not conclusively identify where
the name came from but does provide a historical perspective in an
interesting format. 61 pages.
by Wayne Kee
$10.00
Local author Wayne Kee uses his extensive book and map collection
to document the history of the name Ochoco. This is a short length
publication that is well illustrated with photos and maps. Anyone
interested in local history or the derivation of the name Ochoco will
want this for their collection. It does not conclusively identify where
the name came from but does provide a historical perspective in an
interesting format. 61 pages.
Cowboy Poetry and Barn Sour Verse
$28.00
By June Collins
Former resident and member of a Central Oregon Pioneer family, V.
June Blevins Collins new book is Cowboy Poetry and Barn Sour
Verse. Her book contains 288 pages and has over 400 poems telling
Stories in Verse about happenings throughout her life.
$28.00
By June Collins
Former resident and member of a Central Oregon Pioneer family, V.
June Blevins Collins new book is Cowboy Poetry and Barn Sour
Verse. Her book contains 288 pages and has over 400 poems telling
Stories in Verse about happenings throughout her life.
Eastern Oregon Books in Print $20.00
An Annotated and Historical Bibliography
by Wayne Kee Paper
This is essentially a book about books and Mr. Kee provides interesting
short reviews of publications and their importance to the historical
development of eastern Oregon. Historical scholars and those seeking to
find further references on the history of the dry side of the state of Oregon
will find this indispensable.
286 pages.
An Annotated and Historical Bibliography
by Wayne Kee Paper
This is essentially a book about books and Mr. Kee provides interesting
short reviews of publications and their importance to the historical
development of eastern Oregon. Historical scholars and those seeking to
find further references on the history of the dry side of the state of Oregon
will find this indispensable.
286 pages.
Eastern Oregon Books and Print: Vol II $20.00
An Annotated and Historical Bibliography
by Wayne Kee Paper
Wayne Kee has accumulated a second volume of his favorably received
first book on Eastern Oregon Books In Print. This volume contains a listing
of additional books in print as well as maps. 206 Pages
An Annotated and Historical Bibliography
by Wayne Kee Paper
Wayne Kee has accumulated a second volume of his favorably received
first book on Eastern Oregon Books In Print. This volume contains a listing
of additional books in print as well as maps. 206 Pages
Trails to the Ochoco Valley $12.95
By Andrew G. Ontko
This book, written and illustrated by the author of Thunder Over the
Ochocos, is a pioneer history of much of Central Oregon and particularly of
the Ochoco Valley. Ontko began this book as a senior in high school in
1945. He worked away at it over the years and its been published by the
Historical Society since 1992.
By Andrew G. Ontko
This book, written and illustrated by the author of Thunder Over the
Ochocos, is a pioneer history of much of Central Oregon and particularly of
the Ochoco Valley. Ontko began this book as a senior in high school in
1945. He worked away at it over the years and its been published by the
Historical Society since 1992.
Roads and Rails South from the Columbia $16.95
By John f. Due and Frances Juris
This is the story of the development of Mid-Columbia and Central Oregon,
and its relationship to the changing patterns of transportation, from Pack
Mules to Railroads to modern road transportation. The book includes the
most comprehensive history of the City owned City of Prineville Railway by
Frances Juris. 187 pages
By John f. Due and Frances Juris
This is the story of the development of Mid-Columbia and Central Oregon,
and its relationship to the changing patterns of transportation, from Pack
Mules to Railroads to modern road transportation. The book includes the
most comprehensive history of the City owned City of Prineville Railway by
Frances Juris. 187 pages
School Days of Old Crook County $9.95
by Irene Helms
Central Oregon’s first school was Located in giant Wasco County at the
confluence of Mill and Ochoco Creeks in 1860's. At one time old Crook
County included present day Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes Counties and
had hundreds of rural schools. This book covers all that had records of years
of operation, students and teachers. It is filled with family names and
includes many an old picture of student and school. 380 pages.
by Irene Helms
Central Oregon’s first school was Located in giant Wasco County at the
confluence of Mill and Ochoco Creeks in 1860's. At one time old Crook
County included present day Crook, Jefferson and Deschutes Counties and
had hundreds of rural schools. This book covers all that had records of years
of operation, students and teachers. It is filled with family names and
includes many an old picture of student and school. 380 pages.
Crook County Timber History $14.95
A Narrative
By the Crook County Historical Society
Timber has been central to Crook County's financial and physical growth.
From the earliest sawmill operations, which were frequently destroyed by
fire, to the big mills of the 60s and 70s, timber has employed many of the
people of Crook County. The society interviewed 90 people and through this
book lets them speak "in their own words".
A Narrative
By the Crook County Historical Society
Timber has been central to Crook County's financial and physical growth.
From the earliest sawmill operations, which were frequently destroyed by
fire, to the big mills of the 60s and 70s, timber has employed many of the
people of Crook County. The society interviewed 90 people and through this
book lets them speak "in their own words".
Echoes from Old Crook County Vol. I $12.95
By the Crook County Historical Society
The stories in these volumes were initially prepared as readings over KRCO
radio. They are relatively short and encompass the area's history from
early discovery to 1950.
By the Crook County Historical Society
The stories in these volumes were initially prepared as readings over KRCO
radio. They are relatively short and encompass the area's history from
early discovery to 1950.
Echoes from Old Crook County Vol. II $12.95
By the Crook County Historical Society
There are quotes from the newspapers, from books about Central Oregon,
from classified ads and other trivia, and original pieces written by current
members of the historical society.
By the Crook County Historical Society
There are quotes from the newspapers, from books about Central Oregon,
from classified ads and other trivia, and original pieces written by current
members of the historical society.
Old Crook County: The Heart of Oregon $9.95
by Frances Juris
“Old Crook County” truly is the heart of Oregon. Over the years Frances
Juris has been very close to that geography. This book tells the story of
communities now gone. Who has heard of Scissorville, where gold was
discovered and a boomtown sprung up? Or would you like to stroll down
Lamonta’s main street? The stories of these towns are told in this
captivating little book. It is a splendid history of a region once on an
Oregon frontier. 46 pages.
by Frances Juris
“Old Crook County” truly is the heart of Oregon. Over the years Frances
Juris has been very close to that geography. This book tells the story of
communities now gone. Who has heard of Scissorville, where gold was
discovered and a boomtown sprung up? Or would you like to stroll down
Lamonta’s main street? The stories of these towns are told in this
captivating little book. It is a splendid history of a region once on an
Oregon frontier. 46 pages.
The History of Crook County, Oregon 1994 $45.00
By the Crook County Historical Society
Different aspects of Crook County history have been published in many
articles and books, but this volume attempts to pull all those aspects
together. It's full of articles about the physical development of the town, its
government, churches, fraternal lodges, schools, doctors, and federal
agencies.
By the Crook County Historical Society
Different aspects of Crook County history have been published in many
articles and books, but this volume attempts to pull all those aspects
together. It's full of articles about the physical development of the town, its
government, churches, fraternal lodges, schools, doctors, and federal
agencies.
Green Gold
$19.95
by Martin Gabrio Morisette
Martin Morisette has been researching the lumber industry in Central and
Eastern Oregon for several years and has had his research posted on his
website. The book has just been printed and covers many of the early
timber industry organizations in this part of the State. The book is
profusely illustrated with rare photographs and will be of interest to anyone
interested in local timber industry. 418 pages
$19.95
by Martin Gabrio Morisette
Martin Morisette has been researching the lumber industry in Central and
Eastern Oregon for several years and has had his research posted on his
website. The book has just been printed and covers many of the early
timber industry organizations in this part of the State. The book is
profusely illustrated with rare photographs and will be of interest to anyone
interested in local timber industry. 418 pages
Prineville Business History 1923- 1978 Volume One $29.95
By Keith Snyder
Book Two, Volume One continues the interest story of Prineville’s Business
History. It covers the years 1923 to 1978. Because of the amount
information gathered Volume One covers business categories alphabetically
A (Auto) to L (Lawyers). Both volumes include business history’s, many
photos and advertisements. 498 pages
By Keith Snyder
Book Two, Volume One continues the interest story of Prineville’s Business
History. It covers the years 1923 to 1978. Because of the amount
information gathered Volume One covers business categories alphabetically
A (Auto) to L (Lawyers). Both volumes include business history’s, many
photos and advertisements. 498 pages
Prineville Business History 1923- 1978 Volume two $29.95
By Keith Snyder
Book Two, Volume Two covers business categories L (Lodging) to W
(Warehouses) 1923 to 1978. Both volumes include business history’s,
many photos and advertisements. 515 Pages
By Keith Snyder
Book Two, Volume Two covers business categories L (Lodging) to W
(Warehouses) 1923 to 1978. Both volumes include business history’s,
many photos and advertisements. 515 Pages
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New Photo History of Prineville Has Arrived! $19.99
Local author Steve Lent, Assistant Director of the Bowman Museum,
presents a photographic history of Prineville published by Arcadia Publishing
Co. It is available at the Bowman Museum and local retail outlets where
books are sold. The book contains 220 vintage photos of the development of
Prineville from a frontier town to a booming lumber town.
Local author Steve Lent, Assistant Director of the Bowman Museum,
presents a photographic history of Prineville published by Arcadia Publishing
Co. It is available at the Bowman Museum and local retail outlets where
books are sold. The book contains 220 vintage photos of the development of
Prineville from a frontier town to a booming lumber town.