In the early 19th century, Coquille was quiet and inhabited by Upper Coquille Native Americans. This changed when Evan Cunningham, the first European settler, arrived in the 1860s. Soon thereafter, others arrived. In the 1880s, homes, businesses, and a sawmill appeared. Riverboat transportation became established. The first wagon road was completed to Marshfield. In the 1890s, a railroad was constructed from Marshfield to Coquille and on to Myrtle Point, setting the stage for a dramatic expansion of the timber industry, dairy farming, and coal mining. By the 1920s, electric power, telephones, ... Read More
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In the early 19th century, Coquille was quiet and inhabited by Upper Coquille Native Americans. This changed when Evan Cunningham, the first European settler, arrived in the 1860s. Soon thereafter, others arrived. In the 1880s, homes, businesses, and a sawmill appeared. Riverboat transportation became established. The first wagon road was completed to Marshfield. In the 1890s, a railroad was constructed from Marshfield to Coquille and on to Myrtle Point, setting the stage for a dramatic expansion of the timber industry, dairy farming, and coal mining. By the 1920s, electric power, telephones, ... Read More
In the early 19th century, Coquille was quiet and inhabited by Upper Coquille Native Americans. This changed when Evan Cunningham, the first European settler, arrived in the 1860s. Soon thereafter, others arrived. In the 1880s, homes, businesses, and a sawmill appeared. Riverboat transportation became established. The first wagon road was completed to Marshfield. In the 1890s, a railroad was constructed from Marshfield to Coquille and on to Myrtle Point, setting the stage for a dramatic expansion of the timber industry, dairy farming, and coal mining. By the 1920s, electric power, telephones, automobiles, and paved roads were the norm. Technology supported growth in the timber industry and stimulated population growth. As a result, many new and larger buildings were erected, giving Coquille a vibrant downtown with a bit of an urban feel.
Details
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 27th May 2019
State: Oregon
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467129497
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (OR, WA) BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Corporate & Business History
Author Bio
Andie Jensen moved to Coos Bay in 2007 and immediately fell in love with the rich history of the area. After retiring from law enforcement, Jensen began studying the history of local law enforcement and has authored two books. The first book, Hangman's Call: The Executions and Lynchings of Coos County, Oregon 1854-1925, provides a detailed account of the hangings in the county. The second book, Law on the Bay: Marshfield 1874-1944, explores the history of the Marshfield Marshal's Office. Jensen is proud to have worked with the Coos Historical and Maritime Museum to present this history of Coos Bay.
Bert Dunn is a history buff residing near Springfield but born and raised in Coquille and retired from a career in the electric power industry. Andie E. Jensen is a Coos Bay author retired from a career in law enforcement. Yvonne-Cher Skye resides in Coquille and is the director of the Coquille Valley Museum and comes from a background in marine archaeology.
In the early 19th century, Coquille was quiet and inhabited by Upper Coquille Native Americans. This changed when Evan Cunningham, the first European settler, arrived in the 1860s. Soon thereafter, others arrived. In the 1880s, homes, businesses, and a sawmill appeared. Riverboat transportation became established. The first wagon road was completed to Marshfield. In the 1890s, a railroad was constructed from Marshfield to Coquille and on to Myrtle Point, setting the stage for a dramatic expansion of the timber industry, dairy farming, and coal mining. By the 1920s, electric power, telephones, automobiles, and paved roads were the norm. Technology supported growth in the timber industry and stimulated population growth. As a result, many new and larger buildings were erected, giving Coquille a vibrant downtown with a bit of an urban feel.
Pages: 128
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Series: Images of America
Publication Date: 27th May 2019
State: Oregon
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781467129497
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Historical PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / United States / State & Local / Pacific Northwest (OR, WA) BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Corporate & Business History
Andie Jensen moved to Coos Bay in 2007 and immediately fell in love with the rich history of the area. After retiring from law enforcement, Jensen began studying the history of local law enforcement and has authored two books. The first book, Hangman's Call: The Executions and Lynchings of Coos County, Oregon 1854-1925, provides a detailed account of the hangings in the county. The second book, Law on the Bay: Marshfield 1874-1944, explores the history of the Marshfield Marshal's Office. Jensen is proud to have worked with the Coos Historical and Maritime Museum to present this history of Coos Bay.
Bert Dunn is a history buff residing near Springfield but born and raised in Coquille and retired from a career in the electric power industry. Andie E. Jensen is a Coos Bay author retired from a career in law enforcement. Yvonne-Cher Skye resides in Coquille and is the director of the Coquille Valley Museum and comes from a background in marine archaeology.
