DUFUR HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM

DURFUR, OR

Japanese Hollow Schoolhouse Built in 1904 this abandoned schoolhouse is located in a field near The Dalles on Japanese Hollow Road. Back then there was a group of Japanese immigrants who lived on the roads end, thus, how it got it's name. Also known as Eightmile Schoolhouse.
Japanese Hollow Schoolhouse Credit: Ian Sane

The Dufur Historical Society Living History Museum is located in Dufur, Oregon, and is a unique museum that showcases the history of the area through interactive exhibits and living history demonstrations. The museum is housed in a restored school building that was originally built in 1899 and used until the 1960s.

Visitors to the museum can explore a variety of exhibits that highlight the history and culture of the region, including exhibits on Native American artifacts, pioneer life, the Oregon Trail, and the local logging and farming industries. The museum also features a pioneer kitchen, a blacksmith shop, and a one-room schoolhouse.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum also hosts a variety of living history events throughout the year, including reenactments of pioneer life and historical demonstrations by local artisans. These events allow visitors to experience what life was like in the area during different time periods and to interact with costumed interpreters who bring history to life.

Overall, the Dufur Historical Society Living History Museum is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in the history of the Pacific Northwest and the people who helped shape it.

DUFUR HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DURFUR OR. US MID #8404100098

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).

Japanese Hollow Schoolhouse Built in 1904 this abandoned schoolhouse is located in a field near The Dalles on Japanese Hollow Road. Back then there was a group of Japanese immigrants who lived on the roads end, thus, how it got it's name. Also known as Eightmile Schoolhouse.
McDonalds at The Dalles See previous pic to see how the landscape changes dramatically over 40 miles. From wet to dry as you pass into the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains.
Hood River and Mount Hood
Hood River and Mount Hood
Hood River and Mount Hood
Hood River and Mount Hood
Hood River and Mount Hood
Hood River and Mount Hood
White River Falls White River Falls, Oregon
Almost Home!
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1990 057 THE DALLES - view of the Intermodal station from the 'Pioneer' in 1990. Served then by Amtrak, Greyhound, Pacific Trailways.

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97021

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MID # 8404100098
Name DUFUR HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM
Alternate Name DUFUR HISTORICAL SOCIETY LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 45.433865, -121.202753
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 065
US Census Tract: 970800
US Census Block: 1195