VETERANS OF THE 20TH CENTURY

ROSEBURG, OR

Paving Old Highway 99 at Oakland Bridge Contractors for the Oregon Department of Transportation pave Old Highway 99 at the northwest end of the new Oakland Bridge in Douglas County on April 8, 2024. Construction began in February 2022 and a single lane of traffic was shifted onto the new bridge on February 28, 2024.
Paving Old Highway 99 at Oakland Bridge Credit: OregonDOT

The Veterans of the 20th Century in Roseburg, Oregon is a local nonprofit organization that was established in 2008. It is dedicated to serving and honoring veterans of the 20th century in the Roseburg area. The organization was founded to provide assistance to veterans in need, to promote camaraderie among veterans and to provide a place for veterans and their families to gather and support each other.

The Veterans of the 20th Century host a variety of events throughout the year. These include patriotic gatherings, Veterans Day celebrations, Memorial Day parades, and special events honoring veterans of specific wars or services. These events are open to the public and provide an opportunity for veterans and their families to come together and celebrate their service.

The organization also provides a variety of resources to veterans and their families. These include assistance with filing for VA benefits, help with housing and healthcare, and referrals to local programs and services. They also provide information about veterans' rights and benefits, and help with the transition to civilian life.

The Veterans of the 20th Century also works to educate the community about the sacrifices made by veterans and to promote patriotism and civic pride. They host educational seminars and workshops for veterans and the public, and participate in various community events.

The Veterans of the 20th Century in Roseburg is an important resource for veterans and their families in the area, providing support and resources to those who have served their country.

VETERANS OF THE 20TH CENTURY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ROSEBURG OR. US MID #8404100546

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).

Paving Old Highway 99 at Oakland Bridge Contractors for the Oregon Department of Transportation pave Old Highway 99 at the northwest end of the new Oakland Bridge in Douglas County on April 8, 2024. Construction began in February 2022 and a single lane of traffic was shifted onto the new bridge on February 28, 2024.
Neal Lane Covered Bridge <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Neal Lane Covered Bridge <b>OTHER NAME:</b> South Myrtle Creek Bridge <b>COUNTY:</b> Douglas <b>STREAM:</b> South Myrtle Creek <b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Myrtle Creek <b>STATUS:</b> Open to traffic <b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 42 Feet <b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1939 (1929) <b>Other Notes:</b> The date of a 1939 construction has been challenged by an individual who says he worked on the bridge in 1929.
Myrtle Creek (Horse Creek) Covered Bridge (South Entrance) Here's another view of the same bridge I posted last week. This is the south (and most luminous) entrance of the bridge. <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Myrtle Creek Covered Bridge <b>OTHER NAME:</b> Horse Creek Covered Bridge <b>COUNTY:</b> Douglas <b>STREAM:</b> Myrtle Creek <b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Myrtle Creek <b>STATUS:</b> Open to pedestrians <b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 105 Feet <b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1904 (McKenzie Bridge) <b>BYPASSED:</b> 1968 <b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979 <b>REMOVED FROM NRHP:</b> 1987 <b>DISMANTLED:</b> 1987 <b>MOVED & REBUILT:</b> 1990 (Myrtle Creek) <b>Other Notes:</b> Originally carrying Horse Creek Road over Horse Creek, the structure now spans the stream of Myrtle Creek providing access from a parking area into the Mill Site Park in downtown Myrtle Creek.
Myrtle Creek (Horse Creek) Covered Bridge (North Entrance) <b>BRIDGE NAME:</b> Myrtle Creek Covered Bridge <b>OTHER NAME:</b> Horse Creek Covered Bridge <b>COUNTY:</b> Douglas <b>STREAM:</b> Myrtle Creek <b>NEAREST TOWN:</b> Myrtle Creek <b>STATUS:</b> Open to pedestrians <b>BRIDGE LENGTH:</b> 105 Feet <b>YEAR BUILT:</b> 1904 (McKenzie Bridge) <b>BYPASSED:</b> 1968 <b>ADDED TO NRHP:</b> November 29, 1979 <b>REMOVED FROM NRHP:</b> 1987 <b>DISMANTLED:</b> 1987 <b>MOVED & REBUILT:</b> 1990 (Myrtle Creek) <b>Other Notes:</b> Originally carrying Horse Creek Road over Horse Creek, the structure now spans the stream of Myrtle Creek providing access from a parking area into the Mill Site Park in downtown Myrtle Creek.
Conn Ford Bridge deck pour near Roseburg on March 18, 2024 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge Inc. can be seen pouring concrete onto the deck of the new Conn Ford Bridge, which spans the South Umpqua River west of Roseburg, on March 18, 2024. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working with Douglas County to replace the bridge, which connects the Melrose area with Roseburg. Construction began in the spring of 2022 and the project is scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
Conn Ford Bridge deck pour near Roseburg on March 18, 2024 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge Inc. can be seen pouring concrete onto the deck of the new Conn Ford Bridge, which spans the South Umpqua River west of Roseburg, on March 18, 2024. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working with Douglas County to replace the bridge, which connects the Melrose area with Roseburg. Construction began in the spring of 2022 and the project is scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
Conn Ford Bridge deck pour near Roseburg on March 18, 2024 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge Inc. can be seen pouring concrete onto the deck of the new Conn Ford Bridge, which spans the South Umpqua River west of Roseburg, on March 18, 2024. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working with Douglas County to replace the bridge, which connects the Melrose area with Roseburg. Construction began in the spring of 2022 and the project is scheduled for completion in summer 2024.
Construction at west end of Oakland Bridge The northwest end of the new Oakland Bridge can be seen in the foreground of this March 22, 2024, photo. After traffic was moved onto a single lane (right) of the new bridge at the end of February, contractors for the Oregon Department of Transportation spent the next three weeks building a second lane approaching each end of the bridge. Starting on Monday, March 25, prime contractor Farline Bridge Inc. will begin a two-week effort to pave the approaches, weather permitting. This will eventually require a one-day closure of Green Valley Road (left) at the Old Hwy 99 intersection.
Oakland Bridge rail construction in September 2023 During the summer and fall of 2023, prime contractor Farline Bridge, Inc., constructed rails along the sides of the new Oakland Bridge. In this drone image from Sept. 11, 2023, workers can be seen placing forms along the west end of the bridge. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working in partnership with Douglas County to replace the original 1925 single-lane bridge with a span that can accommodate two lanes of traffic.
Oakland Bridge deck pour in July 2023 Workers for prime contractor Farline Bridge, Inc., pour concrete for the new deck of the Oakland Bridge on July 11, 2023. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working in partnership with Douglas County to replace the original 1925 single-lane bridge with a span that can accommodate two lanes of traffic.
Oakland Bridge rail construction in September 2023 During the summer and fall of 2023, prime contractor Farline Bridge, Inc., constructed rails along the sides of the new Oakland Bridge. In this drone image from Sept. 11, 2023, workers can be seen placing forms along the west end of the bridge. The Oregon Department of Transportation is working in partnership with Douglas County to replace the original 1925 single-lane bridge with a span that can accommodate two lanes of traffic.
First school bus crosses new Oakland Bridge, Feb. 28, 2024 A school bus crosses the new Oakland Bridge on Wednesday morning, Feb. 28, a few minutes after the Oregon Department of Transportation opened the bridge to traffic.

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VETERANS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
PO BOX 103
ROSEBURG
OR
97470-0016

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MID # 8404100546
Name VETERANS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931331955
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201208
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.230921, -123.330598
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 120000
US Census Block: 1036