First platted in the 1850s; and as legend tells it; named from an exclamation of settler William Clark waking to discover "what a Home; Sweet Home;" this future lumber boom-town began as a stage stop on the road across the Cascade Mountains. With the arrival of the first freight train on April 1; 1932; Sweet Home became one of Linn Countys most important industrialized towns. Crawfordsville; Holley; Fern Ridge; Liberty; Pleasant Valley; Foster; and Cascadia were all settled about the same time and became a part of greater Sweet Home. Following the decline of lumber interests; Sweet Home became the gateway to recreation and industrial activities of Eastern Linn County with the construction of the Green Peter Dam in 1962-63. Here is the story of Sweet Home and its surrounding communities; showcased in some 200 vintage images. These photos illustrate early pioneer stories; like that of Letty Sankey; the first female mayor; whose name was placed on the ballot by her father as a joke. They also show the development of the area through the hotels; mining and logging industries; schools; churches; and shared community activities.
#3948265 in eBooks 2015-10-26 2015-10-26File Name: B017793QR0
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Great campfire story -By Edward F. WeberYears ago I was a Scoutmaster for 13 years. I would have loved to have known this story back then to tell around the campfire. - - - Three brothers live in a mythical valley where they have a vista of a gorgeous waterfall pouring out of the mountains. The afternoon turns the waterfall to a golden blaze. hence the name Golden River. The two older brothers are very mean and bully the youngest of them and make him do the chores. They are angered to find that one night while they are gone the younger brother gives shelter to a stranger. Arriving back home they throw him out in spite of his warning that he is the West Wind and will return just one time. His return is in the form of a gale force wind that destroys their house. Not only that but the West Wind stops the rainfall into the valley; the farm dries up; the three brothers move to the city. They use some gold that they have to become goldsmiths but spend the profits instead of using some to buy more gold for smithing. The younger brother treasures a gold mug with a face imprinted on it. They tear it away from him and toss it into the kettle to be melted down. Then they leave. The youngest brother hears a voice from the kettle and realizes that it comes from the face that was on the mug. He is asking to be fished out. When the brother does this. the gold face becomes a head and body and sprouts arms and legs and struts about as a dwarf. This is the King of the Golden River. As a reward for the boys kindnesses he tells the boy the secret of how to turn the river to gold to make himself rich.- - Thats all I will divulge. - - There is a moral. of course. This tale is short and delightful; written as present for the young girl who later becomes his wife.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Ruskins little fairy tale in an easy to read and affordable format.By RobertExcellent childrens story which works well for adults as well. Ruskin wrote an outstanding moral tale which is as entertaining as it is uplifting. The edition I got here at is the free one with the green cover and labeled "A Public Domain Title". I may seek out one thats illustrated. as this one has no illustrations. Given the price ($0.00) that lack is tolerable. :) The story is marvelous. every bit as good as I remembered it as being when I read it long ago as a child. Well worth reading. Most highly recommended.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. A timeless tale for young and old.By Ram ViswanathanI have read this from time to time. from childhood to adulthood. It has never failed to delight and thrill. What is charming for a child is equally wonderful to an adult. provided he has kept the fires of childhood still burning in his aging heart. I have narrated this story to my grand children. They have been inspired by the noble example of Gluck. so beautifully embedded in the story. I am sure this tale will never fail to resonate in the hearts of kindred souls.
