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EXPLORE OREGON! Oregon Historic District's Walking Tour and Oregon Bike Trails This section is a website version of a brochure produced by the Oregon Chamber of Commerce. For a printable version of their document, click here: Explore Oregon Copies are also available at the Chamber Office and the Oregon Area Historical Museum. |
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SOUTH MAIN STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT
Including other historically significant properties Click on any photo for an enlarged image and more information. |
| 1. 134 Janesville Street Welcome Center-Pump House ">  The pump house was built in 1899, the same year as the water tower. It was restored and transformed into a Welcome Center in 2014-2015 |
2. 134 Janesville Street Water Tower  In 1891 a deep well of water was discovered, which led to the construction of a steel tower with a 15,000 gallon wooden tank in 1899. This tank was replaced by a steel one in 1921. The water tower and pump house operated until 1981 |
3. 116 Janesville Street Hausmann Brewing Company Saloon(1900, c 1945)  The Housmann Brewing Co. Saloon was erected in 1898/1900. William Hayes had a harness making business here from 1919-1928. After that, several barbers had businesses at this location. |