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Women on parade float
Women seated in tulip-like flowers on a Fleet Days parade float. Photo appears to be taken in uptown Reedsport.
Hillbilly parade float
Several men and women dressed as hillbillys on a Fleet Days parade float. Side of the float reads in part "Sunny Hill." with cartoons and a painted landscape.
Esselstrom boys driving tiny car, 1971
The Esselstrom boys, Kevin and Delon, driving in the Fleet Days parade. The Esselstrom family owned many old cars and were instrumental in bringing cable TV to Reedsport. Photo is taken in uptown Reedsport on Highway 101 across from the Reedsport…
Children hunting for coins in sawdust, 1971
Umpqua Bank's yearly coin hunt during fleet days. Coins were hidden in sawdust for the kids to find. They would have a few coins that would be placed in a metal holder that said "Courtesy of Umpqua Bank".
Firemen practicing their aim, 1971
Several members of the Reedsport Fire Department aim their hoses at a suspended target. Photo is taken downtown near the river, the railroad bridge in the background.
Winchester Bay firemen, 1971
Firemen and dalmatian riding an antique Winchester Bay Fire Department fire truck in uptown Reedsport during the Fleet Days parade.
Courier Second Extra, January 6, 1956
Boat Service Around Slide for Up-River Loggers and Public Arranged by State, County, Civil Defence Cooperation with Service to be in Full Swing Tuesday! January 6, 1956
Fireman with fire hose, 1971
Fireman Larry Hull standing in front of the Lutheran church in uptown Reedsport. Hull, RUHS class of 1959, moved back to Reedsport after serving in the Marine Corps for a couple of tours.
Hugh Clardy at Texaco, 1976
On left, Hugh Clardy senior, the owner of Texaco gas station at the junction of Highways 38 and 101.
Arnie Pajari, 1976
Arnie Pajari, whose wife Irma taught school in Reedsport for many years.
Victoria Sykes, c. 1976
Photo taken in the offices of the Courier newspaper. Victoria Sykes' father owned the Courier.
Fleet Days Salmon Bake, 1972
Crowd enjoying a salmon bake in Winchester Bay during Fleet Days. Williams' truck.
Miriam Sturgeon, c. 1976
Miriam Sturgeon about to drop a ballot in The Courier's Who's Who Contest.
Bolon Island, flood of 1964
Drive-in movie theater and radio station KRAF, dial 1470, after the flood of 1964.
Horseback Riding - Fleet Days 1971
Children riding horses, probably at the Reedsport rodeo grounds.
Charlie the Friendly Whale, 1976
Whale sculpture at Windy Cove RV Park and Campground in Winchester Bay. "Charlie the Friendly Whale" would occasionally spout water.
Downtown Reedsport Main Street The 10-Day Noah's Flood
A book showcasing the impact of the 1964 flood.