Scene at Rockaway, Oregon - Circa 1920
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The community of Rockaway was established as a seaside resort by the Rockaway Beach Company in 1909, named after Rockaway Beach on Long Island in New York. It was connected by train to Portland in 1912.
The community of Rockaway was established as a seaside resort by the Rockaway Beach Company in 1909, named after Rockaway Beach on Long Island in New York. It was connected by train to Portland in 1912.
As can be seen in the two detail views, many visitors were arriving by car by 1920, at which point the town had a population of about 80. Store offerings look pretty familiar - ice cream, candy, tobacco and notions. Rockaway was incorporated in 1943 and its name was officially changed to Rockaway Beach in 1987. Population today is about 1400.
-- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.
| Photographer | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Location | Oregon Coast, Rockaway, Tillamook County |
| Subject | Town Views, Vacations and Holidays |
| Decade | 1920s |
| Print Maker | Old Oregon |
| Original Type | Postcard |
| Size of Original | 3.1 x 5.2 inches |
| Photographer's Number | Number 258 |
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