Champoeg Pioneer Memorial Building

Title

Champoeg Pioneer Memorial Building

Description

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.

Bldg at Champoeg. Donor Inez Johnson Oct. 4, 1972

Identifier

WCMpic_000295

Subject

Oregon Territory--Politics and Government

Champoeg State Park (Or.)

Historic Sites--Oregon

Democracy

Historic Preservation

Legal History

Politics & Government (General)

State Politics & Government

Local & State History

Spatial Coverage

Champoeg, Oregon

Language

English

Date Created

circa 1925-1959

Date

1925/1959

Medium

photographic prints

Rights

Online access to this image is for research and educational purposes only. To inquire about permissions, order a reproduction, or for more information, please contact the Five Oaks Museum at Research@FiveOaksMuseum.org.

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Type

Still Image

Source

Washington County Museum