Oregon City 1846 - First Painting of Oregon City by British Capt. Sir Henry Warre.

Name/Title

Oregon City 1846 - First Painting of Oregon City by British Capt. Sir Henry Warre.

Entry/Object ID

P-1288

Tags

Willamette River Exhibit

Description

First Painting of Oregon City by British Capt. Sir Henry Warre. This American village on the Willamette River in 1846 had two churches, 100 houses, and its own local government. All had grown up after 5 years of immigration. This Library of Congress Color Painting was used in 20 Apr 1959 Life magazine.

Made/Created

Date made

1846

Place

City

Oregon City

County

Clackamas

State

Oregon

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Medium: Photographic Paper Location of Negative: Halon

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

Society Photo #: 91; Other Photo #: Moline 40