MONTEITH SOCIETY

ALBANY, 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 Monteith Society in Albany, OR is a non-profit organization that was established in 1982 to preserve and promote the history of the Monteith family and their contributions to the development of the city of Albany. The society is named after Joel Monteith, who was one of the first settlers in the area and played a significant role in the growth and development of the city.

The society operates out of the Monteith House Museum, which is a historic landmark in the city and one of the oldest homes in Oregon. The museum features exhibits that showcase the history of the Monteith family and the city of Albany, including artifacts, photographs, and documents from the 1800s.

In addition to preserving the history of the Monteith family, the society also hosts educational programs and events throughout the year, such as lectures, tours, and workshops. The society is run by a board of directors and relies on donations and volunteers to continue its mission of preserving and promoting the history of Albany and the Monteith family.

Overall, the Monteith Society is an important organization in Albany, OR that plays a vital role in preserving the city's rich history and educating the public about its past.

MONTEITH SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ALBANY OR. US MID #8404100027

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).

Contact MONTEITH SOCIETY

THOMAS AND WALTER MONTEITH HOUSE
518 2ND AVE SW
ALBANY
OR
97321

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MONTEITH SOCIETY Information

MID # 8404100027
Name THOMAS AND WALTER MONTEITH HOUSE
Alternate Name MONTEITH SOCIETY
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 44.636033, -123.110175
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 043
US Census Tract: 020400
US Census Block: 3021