In 1912, the residents of Thurston built the Thurston Community Hall across from the general store on Thurston Road. It was one of the first buildings in Oregon to be constructed with curved laminated beams that form an arched ceiling and roof. The building was designed by Morris Brown, who had seen a tabernacle with an arched ceiling in Salem. The Community Hall served as the … [Read more...]
Donna Dance Hall
1914 - 1950's Original Name of the Store: M.C. Hammitt General Merchandise Original Owners - M.C. and Kathleen Hammitt The legendary dance hall was located upstairs of the Mohawk General Store at the intersection of Donna and Hill Road, east of Springfield. The hall included a bar, stage and small band room. Dances were held every Saturday night. According to current owner, … [Read more...]
Outer Limits
The Outer Limits was a popular music venue for youth in the early 1980's. Location: 3202 Jasper Rd, 2 miles east of Springfield, Oregon Building History: Originally was Granada Gardens 1/15/1947 The Cascade Club located on Old Jasper Hwy. Directions described as 2 miles east of Springfield, turn right at the Union Station. 7/3/1953 Listed as The Cascade … [Read more...]
Forester
The Forester was a popular Jazz Club in downtown Eugene Oregon in the mid 1960s. This location housed a wide varity of clubs over the years. Location: 160 S Park Building History For more than 20 years this building was a night club spot with a revolving roster of names and addresses: Aug 19, 1948 Ad: Ernie Piluso’s Cafe – Completely remodeled and renovated at 157 … [Read more...]
Sahara Club (1956-1962)
The Sahara Club was a popular music venue in downtown Eugene Oregon from March 1956 through March 1962. This location housed a wide varity of clubs over the years. Location: 157 E Broadway Building History For more than 20 years this building was a night club spot with a revolving roster of names and addresses: Aug 19, 1948 Ad: Ernie Piluso’s Cafe – Completely … [Read more...]
Factory (Edison’s Bar)
Location: 4740 Main St, Springfield Oregon Active Years: 1980s Building History Whiskey River Ranch 2011 (closed 2014) Country Side 2008 Foxfire - 2002 Factory Restaurant and Edison's Bar 1980s Music History 1984 Nov 2-3 - Ducat - funk from Portland Nov 9 - Robert Cray, with opening band, Tino and the Cruisers Nov 10 - … [Read more...]
Kon Tiki (1966-1969)
The Kon Tiki was a popular music venue on the Glenwood strip between Eugene and Springfield Oregon. Location: 3697 Franklin Blvd. Building History Clingman’s (1935-1955) The Emerald Club (1956-1962) Bimbo’s (1965-1966) The Kon Tiki (1966-1969) Roman Forum (1970-1974) Currently the Ace Trading Company (pawn shop) … [Read more...]
Sugar Shack Canteen
Location: Inside the Springfield Memorial Building at 765 North A Street, Springfield Oregon Willamalane Recreation District owns the building Canteen History 1946 - First indication of Willamalane holds dances 1948 - Willamalane first sponsors "Canteen" for student dances at the Jr High and Masonic Hall 1960 - Willamalane Park District opens the "Canteen" for … [Read more...]
Branding Iron
Active Years: 1950s-1980s Location: 579 E Broadway Street, Eugene, Oregon … [Read more...]
Brass Rail Tavern
713 Willamette in the Brass Rail building. The Brass Rail building housed the Brass Rail Tavern, Loren's Barber Shop and Pope's Ice Cream and Donut Shop. … [Read more...]