In 1907, William and Anna Faubion moved their family to the Mount Hood area from the Lents District of Portland.
The Town of Faubion
Tag: Oregon
Who Was E. Henry Wemme?
The Story Behind Wemme, Oregon Wemme, Oregon—a place with a peculiar name. Is it pronounced “Weemy” or “Wemmy”? And how did it get its name and who was E. Henry Wemme? Pronounced “Wemmy,” this small village often goes unnoticed as travelers speed along Highway 26. The four-lane road today gives little hint of how the … Continue reading Who Was E. Henry Wemme?
Mount Hood Loop Highway
I’ve lived on the old Columbia River Highway in Bridal Veil, and currently live along the course of the Barlow Trail in Brightwood. My love of the Columbia River Gorge and Mount Hood, and my interest in their history has driven my research into the story of both routes and the development of the Mount Hood Loop
Mountain Lights: Illumination Rock Mount Hood History
In the late 19th century, Oregonians became fascinated with the idea of lighting up Mount Hood so brightly that it could be seen from Portland. These early “illuminations” captured the imagination of climbers, civic leaders, and mountain clubs for nearly a century.
Climbing Mt. Hood “Back in the day”
James Harlow’s journal entry and photos.
Saturday and Sunday, September 19-20, 1931
James Harlow, Curtis Ijames, Cecil Morris, Everett Darr, Dr. Bowles and Ole Lien