About Us

    Old Oregon is the result of a love affair -- between myself and the people of Oregon's past.

I sometimes call these folks my imaginary playmates, though they weren't imaginary at all, at least not while they were still around.

Living in the Willamette neighborhood of West Linn, some days I still "see" canoes and steamboats moving up and down the Willamette River. In this fast-paced world, it's comforting to recall how we arrived here, and the perspectives of those who preceded us.

Combining my business experience directing a website with my history obsession, I've created Old Oregon to share some of the photographs I've grown to love. Bolstered by the enthusiastic reception for the recent "Wild Beauty" exhibition at the Portland Art Museum, I'm hopeful others will share my appreciation for these classic scenes.

For you collectors out there -- an invitation. Our museums and historical societies are doing great work, but most of the old photos are still in private hands. If you have a number of older photos, especially ones with artistic merit, and would like to receive a small royalty by sharing them through Old Oregon, please get in touch. You can reach me through the Contact Us link at the bottom of every page.

Enjoy the site. Let me know what you'd like to see more (or less) of.

Cheers,