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HISTORY TALK: Jan 29, 2025, The Watts & Price Store

On January 29 @ 7pm the Historical Society will present another talk in our series of “History Connections”. Our topic will be the Watts & Price store. 

Our venue will be St Wenceslaus Catholic Church 51555 Old Portland Rd Scappoose.

The Watts & Price Store was a fixture in Scappoose for many decades in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Not only did it provide all manner of goods needed for home and farm, but it was also the center of community activity. This presentation will share the story of the store and owners, Mr. Watts and Mr. Price. 

Join us for Whoville 2024 at the Watts House! Whoville at the Scappoose Historical Society’s Headquarters—the Watts House—is an art installation intended for all ages to enjoy during the Holiday season, exhibiting from December 1-31, 2024. Come on down FRI-SUN 5pm-8pm and WED 3pm-7pm (Wednesday hours specifically provided for those who need earlier daypart accomodations, but all are welcome!)

The results are in. Congrats to all the beautifully lit up homes making our third annual Lighting competition successful and turning Scappoose into Christmas Town.

The winners are:

GRAND PRIZE $750 51000 Old Portland Rd

1st PRIZE $500 52192 SE Tussing

2nd PRIZE $400 52551 NW Maria Ln

3rd PRIZE $300 33287 SW Barta Ct

4th PRIZE $200 51273 SW Rembrandt

HONORABLE MENTION $100 32898 SW JP West Rd

If you are a winner please call 503-334-7292 Scappoose Historical Society today so we can get your winning sign to display and your winner’s check delivered to you.

On November 21 @ 7pm Scappoose Historical Society will bring you another talk in our History Connections series. Our venue will be back to the Red Barn at 53760 Honeyman Rd.

It is one of the last old dairy barns in Columbia County. The Barn at Scappoose Creek has a long and varied history.  Built in 1920 it has survived 100 years of history and changes.  The current owners, Duane and Renee Pizzo, will introduce you to the story and history of the barn and the surrounding area.  A tour of the barn will be included!

The 2nd annual Whoville at the Watts House, hosted by the Scappoose Historical Society, is returning this December with new displays and additional events. This festive celebration will offer even more whimsical holiday fun for families and visitors, bringing the magic of Whoville to life once again. Stay tuned for more info to come and mark your calendars for December.

The Scappoose Historical Society will present another talk in our History Connections series. It will be held October 21st @ 7pm at St Wenceslaus Catholic Church 51555 SW Old Portland Rd, Scappoose.

Our speakers will be Bruce and Roberta Shoemaker.

The West Coast Shoe Company and the Shoemaker family have been part of the Scappoose community since the early 1930’s nearly 92 years. The Shoemaker family first came to Portland, Oregon in 1903 and Wesco Boots began operations in 1918, (106 years this November). Join us for a brief perspective on the origin of the family name and a history of the West Coast Shoe Company, presented by Roberta Shoemaker (3rd gen) and Bruce Shoemaker (4th gen).

Scappoose Historical Society will present another History Connections talk on:

September 18th at 7pm @ the Historic Red Barn on West Lane Road.

A new venue for us will be at the Historic Red Barn owned by Renee and Duane Pizzo at 53760 West Lane Road, Scappoose (intersection of West Lane and Honeymoon Road).

Plenty of seating and a treat for us all to see the barn.

Tricia Oberndorf will speak on the Pisgah Mountain Home in Scappoose. In 1911 Mrs. Hattie Lawrence first encountered the philosophy and concept of homes for derelicts presented by Rev. F. E. Yoakum of Los Ange-les. She took the concept and made it her own, building a legacy in Portland and Columbia County. It culminated in the creation of an incredible "colony" on a mountaintop west of Scappoose. This talk will cover the highlights of this historic endeavor. Books will be available for purchase.

If you missed the event on June 8th, check out the videos on our Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/ScappooseHistoricalSociety/

Scappoose Historical Society will bring you another “History Connections” talk on June 19 @ 7pm. The venue this time is at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 51555 SW Old Portland Rd Scappoose (meeting room in bldg on the side of the church)

Read More on our Facebook Page at https://www.facebook.com/ScappooseHistoricalSociety/