OREGON

 

Oregon Merci Boxcar at its new location in N. Bend, OR, shown on the day of its dedication, July 15, 2006. Since then the enclosure has been closed in on 3 sides with glass walls, and the 4th with wood, so the car is now protected from the weather.
Boxcar at its old location at Old Fort Stevens Historical Park in Hammond, OR.

 

Location:
Simpson Park, N. Bend, OR, just in front of the Coos Museum.
Contact:
Mr. Kevin Owens, 40 & 8 Society, Voiture #316, N. Bend, OR,  541-297-1899, kkaowens@msn.com.
Artifacts:
Coos Historical and Maritime Museum has a collection of some of the artifacts that came in the Oregon boxcar, many are on display. The museum's address is 1220 Sherman Avenue, North Bend, OR, 97459, 541-756-6320, contact Vicki Wiese, Museum Curator. There are also unconfirmed reports that the Oregon Historical Society in Portland also has some of the gift.

 

 

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