APPLEGATE PIONEER MUSEUM

VENETA, OR

The Applegate Pioneer Museum in Veneta, Oregon is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the Applegate Valley and its people. The Applegate Pioneer Museum was founded in 1971 by a group of local citizens dedicated to preserving the history of the Applegate Valley. The museum is housed in an historic two-story building that was originally built in 1885.

The Applegate Pioneer Museum features a variety of exhibits that showcase the history of the Applegate Valley and its people. There are displays of artifacts from the area, including items from the Native Americans who lived in the area, and from the early settlers who arrived in the area in the early 1800s. The museum also has exhibits featuring the Applegate Trail, which was the main route used by settlers to migrate to the west.

The museum also holds a variety of special events throughout the year, including a re-enactment of the Applegate Trail and a celebration of the Applegate Valley's centennial in 2018. The museum has a gift shop and a library, which includes books about local history. The museum also serves as a venue for lectures, workshops, and other educational programs.

The Applegate Pioneer Museum is a great way to learn about the history of the Applegate Valley and its people. It is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday and admission is free.

APPLEGATE PIONEER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in VENETA OR. US MID #8404100178

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

OR-126, Knowles Tunnel As part of ongoing efforts to address damage caused by recent winter storms, people traveling on OR 126W from Mapleton to Veneta experienced full closures and delays.

On Feb. 26, crews closed OR 126W at milepost 19 to bring in large equipment to deal with one particularly troublesome area above the west entrance to the Knowles Creek Tunnel.

VMS hit by falling tree During one of Lane County's most severe ice storms in years, our very own Region 2, District 5 Transportation Maintenance coordinator, Jake Jensen, took a routine road safety check and turned it into an extraordinary rescue mission.

On January 13, around 2:30 p.m., Jensen, returning to Veneta from the coast after assisting a coworker, encountered blocked westbound lanes at the Knowles Creek Tunnel on OR 126W. Recognizing the need for assistance, Jensen, armed with three power saws, extra chains, fuel and an unwavering determination, forged ahead aware he was in it for the long haul.

Alongside passengers from stranded vehicles, Jensen and the makeshift team cleared dozens of fallen trees from Knowles Creek Tunnel towards Veneta, braving extreme fatigue, 18 degree temperatures, freezing rain and darkness. The goal was to create a path just wide enough for vehicles to pass through.

One tree at a time
“The frozen trees dulled the chains,&quot; Jensen recalled. &quot;I had to rotate my saws, placing them inside the cab of my truck to keep them from freezing up. I went through six sets of bar chains. At one point, I made the decision to turn off my high beams because I could see how many more trees were in our path. I needed to focus on one tree at a time.”

Despite facing challenges, including a tree striking Jensen’s work truck, only damaging the Variable Message Sign and rack, he persisted, leading the convoy of cars behind him.

“As quickly as we were clearing trees in front of us, we could hear trees falling behind and all around us,” Jensen added. At one point, he met three vehicles trying to head west towards Florence. He swiftly turned them around before continuing east.

Over the next six and a half hours, Jensen faced ice-covered trees falling faster than they could be cleared, providing continuous updates to dispatch on the radio. ODOT colleagues dropped what they were doing to help, with Veneta and Glenwood crews working together to clear the path.

A successful rescue mission
Against all odds, what began as a road safety check evolved into a rescue mission, saving over a dozen vehicles and numerous passengers. They made it back to Veneta around 9 p.m., ensuring the safety of all stranded individuals.

Jensen, a dedicated 17-year employee, embodied determination, quick action and a get-it-done attitude, turning a hazardous situation into a remarkable display of community. We commend Jensen and all involved crews for their unwavering commitment to public safety.

January 2024 winter storm cleanup As the January 2024 snow and ice begin to thaw, crews move into clean-up mode. This team accesses trees on I-5, north of Cottage Grove and south of Cresswell.

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telephone: 5419351836

APPLEGATE PIONEER MUSEUM
25755 JEANS RD
VENETA
OR
97487

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MID #	8404100178
Name	APPLEGATE PIONEER MUSEUM
Alternate Name	APPLEGATE PIONEER MUSEUM
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	237442816
NTEECC	A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	44.063273, -123.326508
CODES	FIPS State Code: 41 FIPS County Code: 039 US Census Tract: 000903 US Census Block: 4004