History of Eugene, Oregon, USA

Eugene, a post-village, capital of Lane co, on the Willamette River, at the head of steamboat navigation, and on the Oregon & California Railroad, 124 miles S. of Portland, and 45 miles S. of Albany. It has a court-house, 12 churches, and manufactures of carriages, flour, furniture, lumber, and leather. It is the site of the new state university, and is partly surrounded by an amphitheatre of low mountains. Two newspapers are published here. Pop. about 4000.

Eugene, Ore., Aug. 24. - Four persons were killed near there last night when the Cottage Grove local train of the Southern Pacific struck a bull on the track and piled up in the ditch. The dead are:

John NICHOLS, Portland, engineer;
Frank BUTLER, Portland, fireman;
Ray SWARTZ, Junction City, Ore.;
George BAILEY, Eugene, Ore.

Pulmotor on Hand But Useless Because Body Is Not Recovered for Three Hours.

Eugene, Or., June 5.-(Special.)-Irwin Nestle, 7 year-old-son of N.L. Nestle, was drowned in the Willamette River today. The accident occurred within a few feet of his own backdoor, where his mother was at work. Several men saw him slip off the end of the log where he and his 10-year-old brother were playing. They watched the little body, not 50 feet away, just the head on the surface and the little arms struggling as it floated away. None could swim.

The mother stood beside a pulmotor and watched the men searching for the body a moment afterward.

“They say that they can revive them with that if they find them within an hour of the time they go down Oh if they could only find him,” she said, not taking her eyes from the river.

The body was not found for three hours.

Eugene, a banking city, capital of Lane co., Oregon, on the Willamette River, at the head of steamboat navigation, and on the Southern Pacific R., 45 miles S. of Albany. It has iron-works and machine-shops, tanneries, and manufactures of wagons, furniture, leather, woollens, excelsior, sash and doors, etc. It is the seat of the University of Oregon and is partly surrounded by an amphitheatre of low mountains. Pop. in 1900, 3236.

Hendricks Park Rhododendron Garden:

Start your day with a peaceful stroll through the beautiful rhododendron garden. It's a great spot to relax and enjoy nature.

Mount Pisgah Arboretum:

If you're a nature enthusiast, this arboretum is a must-visit. Hike the trails, explore the gardens, and take in the stunning views of the Willamette Valley.

Skinner Butte Park:

Climb to the top of Skinner Butte for panoramic views of Eugene. The park also offers picnic areas and walking trails.

Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art:

Explore the diverse collection of art at the University of Oregon's museum. It features works from Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Science Factory Children's Museum & Exploration Dome:

Perfect for families, this interactive science museum has exhibits that make learning fun for kids of all ages.

Cascades Raptor Center:

Get up close and personal with birds of prey. The center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and conservation of these magnificent...