SCIO HISTORICAL DEPOT MUSEUM

SCIO, OR

Gilkey Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Gilkey Covered Bridge
<b>OTHER NAME:</b> Thomas Creek Bridge
<b>COUNTY:</b> Linn
<b>STREAM:</b> Thomas Creek
<b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Scio
<b>STATUS:</b> Open to traffic
<b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 120 Feet
<b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1939
<b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> February 19, 1987
<b>DAMAGED:</b> 1997
<b>REPAIRED & REOPENED:</b> 1998
<b>REHABILITATED:</b> 2017

<b>Other Notes:</b> Gilkey Station was established when the railroad arrived in 1880 and was named in honor of Allen and William Gilkey.
Gilkey Covered Bridge Credit: Ian Sane

The Scio Historical Depot Museum, located in Scio, Oregon, is a unique museum that celebrates the history and culture of the city of Scio and the surrounding area. The museum is housed in a restored Union Pacific Railroad depot, which was built in 1912 and served as a passenger depot until 1959. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of Scio, which has a rich history that dates back to the early 1800s.

The museum features a variety of exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the city, including artifacts from the Native American tribes who originally inhabited the area, artifacts from the Oregon Trail, and memorabilia from the Union Pacific Railroad. Visitors to the museum can also learn about the history of the city through photographs, documents, and other historical artifacts.

The museum is also home to a variety of educational programs, lectures, and other events throughout the year. These events often include reenactments of historical events, lectures on local history, and other educational programs. The museum also provides a variety of educational materials, such as books and videos, for visitors to take home with them.

The Scio Historical Depot Museum is a great way to learn about the history of Scio and the surrounding area. The museum is open to the public and admission is free. Visitors can learn about the history of the city and explore its many artifacts. The museum is a great place to visit for anyone interested in learning more about the history and culture of Scio, Oregon.

SCIO HISTORICAL DEPOT MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SCIO OR. US MID #8404100020

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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SCIO HISTORICAL DEPOT MUSEUM
39004 NE 1ST AVE
SCIO
OR
97374

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SCIO HISTORICAL DEPOT MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404100020
Name SCIO HISTORICAL DEPOT MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.70451, -122.847391
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 030100
US Census Block: 1011