Early in 1868; Francis �Barney� Prine arrived in the Crooked River Valley of Central Oregon; established a blacksmith shop made of logs; and dispensed spirits from the back of the cabin. Prine saw the potential for development and industry along the lush banks of Crooked River and Ochoco Creek; and as more and more settlers arrived; the post office of Prine was established in 1871. The community soon emerged as a major commercial center for Central Oregon; one of the last frontiers in the state. In fact; Prineville boasts the only remaining city-owned railroad to operate in the United States. The decline of the timber industry led to hard times; but after Les Schwab established the headquarters of his emerging tire empire in Prineville; the city became one of the burgeoning communities in the Northwest.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not what Id hopedBy xyzEach chapter should just be a chapter heading. VERY little meat. As someone born and raised in Ossining in the 50s and 60s. and with family ties to Warden Lawes. I know there is a TREMENDOUS amount that wasnt included. The story of why all those grand homes were sold or demolished. and who gave the approval. could be a book in itself. The history of Sing Sing IS a book in itself--along with the fact that electrocution was first known as Westinghousing...until the Rosenbergs came along.The photos were grainy at best. I guess I wouldnt have minded so much if it were a $4.95 pamphlet. but selling it for this price as a book is more than disappointing; it should be embarrassing to those who consider it a book. and who set its price.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy OhmaInteresting history
