Black and white image of Paul Patterson, giving a speech, standing at a podium with a 'Keep Oregon Green' sign. The 'Keep Oregon Green' program was begun in 1940, part of an effort by Oregon's State Forester and others to combat forest fire danger in the state and remains an integral part of the State Forestry office's outreach to the public regarding wildfire prevention.
Photograph of the Champoeg Pioneer Memorial Building, which was built in 1922 to commemorate the vote that created the Provisional Government of Oregon, which took place at Champoeg on May 2, 1843. “Provisional Government Park,”
as it was officially known, was established at Champoeg in 1918. The dates 1843 and 1918 which appear on the building refer to these two years. The park is now known as the Champoeg State Heritage Area. Tables and benches line the visible open area, and a flag appears to be suspended from above the building. A man is just visible standing inside the open double doors to the right of the building's interior.
This photograph appears to have been taken sometime between the later 1920s and the 1950s, based on its format and the wear on the walkway in front of the building. The photograph was donated to the Washington County Museum in 1972.
