Bud Brown (Powers) Nov 5, 1928 – The McDonald has selected Johnny Robinson’s “Varsity Vagabonds” and the Burton Sisters' “Co-Ed Harmonizers” Orchestra. The Varsity Vagabonds are arranging an elaborate stage setting. They are to play several comedy band numbers, vocal and instrumental solos and symphony jazz arrangements. ***Discrepancy between this article and the photo … [Read more...]
Snapshot of Lane County in the 1920's
Burton Sisters
Burton Co-Ed Harmonizers were a popular family musical group who performed with a non-traditional mix of instruments and comedic costumes. The Harmonizers comprised of five sisters and performed in 1926-1929. Nov 5, 1928 – The McDonald has selected Johnny Robinson’s “Varsity Vagabonds” and the Burton Sisters' “Co-Ed Harmonizers” Orchestra. The Burton Sisters are to appear in … [Read more...]
Mike Gross
Mike Gross Orchestra (1918, 1921) … [Read more...]
Cole McElroy
Cole McElroy (1888 - 1947) J. Cole McElroy, also known as “Pop” McElroy was a popular Jazz musician and widely known dance hall manager from Oregon. "Born in Corvallis to E.B. McElroy, he moved to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon in the late 1800’s. He graduated from UO in 1900. In 1910, after nine years managing his father’s farm near Monroe, he decided to … [Read more...]
Elks Club (1912-1958)
Building History Located on the southeast corner of West 7th Avenue and Olive Street (later 76 West 7th Avenue, until c.1945) 86 West 7th Avenue (formerly 76 West 7th Avenue), on the southeast corner of West 7th Avenue and Olive Street. Dec. 1958 - Fire burnt down the building Music History … [Read more...]
W.O.W. Hall
WOW Hall (1924-Present) W.O.W. is an abbreviation for "Woodmen of the World" Location: 291 W 8th (NE corner of 8th & Lincoln), Eugene, Oregon Building History The corner of 8th and Lincoln has been a community gathering place since the days of city founder Eugene Skinner. The first building erected on the site was a small church; it was replaced in 1883 by a … [Read more...]
Winter Garden Dance Hall (1924-1946)
Location: 211/209/201 W 8th St (Charnelton) Eugene The Winter Garden was a popular dance hall / ballroom in the heart of Downtown Eugene for over 20 years. The venue was advertised as, “Eugene’s finest, largest Ballroom with 10,000 sq ft of Eastern Maple Flooring – Smooth as Glass”. It was just four doors down from the W.O.W. Hall and as the story goes, dancers would stroll … [Read more...]
Taylor’s
Taylor's (1922-Present) Originally, Taylor’s was started by Fred and Hersch Taylor (son). Location: 13th St, near University of Oregon Music History Taylor’s is best known for it’s tradition of a friendly atmosphere and great live music. Regular appearances by Curtis Salgado in the 1970’s. Blues Traveler in the 80’s and Widespread Panic in the 90’s all highlight the … [Read more...]
Swimmers’ Delight (1926-1949)
Swimmers' Delight was a popular music venue, but also well known for it's swimming hole, baseball field, and rodeos. Location: SW of Goshen Description: Open air pavilion. Opened May 1926 Original Owners: Gainey and Hattie Jacoby My first job was for the opening of Swimmers' Delight, a new picnic resort three miles south west of Goshen on the Coast Fork Willamette … [Read more...]
Old Mill (1920s)
The Old Mill 1928 The Royal Collegians … [Read more...]