Contest
Between 1908 and 1909, Peter G. Wells built two stores in Gladstone.
The first store was located mid-block, between Dartmouth St. and Clarendon St. on Portland Ave., and across the trolly tracks from the Niles Store and the Gladstone Depot. The depot was on the east side of Portland Ave., the third building south of the Dartmouth St./Portland Ave. intersection. The building remains, but the top floor has been removed.
In 1909, he built a second store. Newspaper accounts describe it as being at the same location as the first.
Take a look at these photos of the two Wells Store. Can you tell us the "real" location of the second store? Send us your thoughts and ideas. If your historical theory checks out, we'll send you a book. Read the entire story of Peter G. Wells and his stores in the Gladstone City Newsletter for September 2023. Submit your answer: GladstoneHistoricalSociety@gmail.com
The first store was located mid-block, between Dartmouth St. and Clarendon St. on Portland Ave., and across the trolly tracks from the Niles Store and the Gladstone Depot. The depot was on the east side of Portland Ave., the third building south of the Dartmouth St./Portland Ave. intersection. The building remains, but the top floor has been removed.
In 1909, he built a second store. Newspaper accounts describe it as being at the same location as the first.
Take a look at these photos of the two Wells Store. Can you tell us the "real" location of the second store? Send us your thoughts and ideas. If your historical theory checks out, we'll send you a book. Read the entire story of Peter G. Wells and his stores in the Gladstone City Newsletter for September 2023. Submit your answer: GladstoneHistoricalSociety@gmail.com
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August 17, 2023: No Meeting
September 24, 2023: Program: Meet Wade Byers, Gladstone's longest serving mayor.
October 19, 2023: Program: Mike Schmeer, Oak Lodge History Detectives - "How Old is My House?"
November 16, 2023: Monthly Business Meeting
September 24, 2023: Program: Meet Wade Byers, Gladstone's longest serving mayor.
October 19, 2023: Program: Mike Schmeer, Oak Lodge History Detectives - "How Old is My House?"
November 16, 2023: Monthly Business Meeting
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Banner Photo: In 1861, men and boys pose in front of the agriculture buildings that were hastily erected for the first Oregon State Fair.
The event was held along the Clackamas River, in west Gladstone, on four acres of the Jacob and Peter Rinearson land claim.
The event was held along the Clackamas River, in west Gladstone, on four acres of the Jacob and Peter Rinearson land claim.