David C. Herrin

David C. Herrin
David C. Herrin, with his wife Margaret, also a photographer, ran a studio in The Dalles from 1892 to 1898. Moving to Portland in 1899, the husband and wife team joined Frank G. Abell to form the Abell - Herrin Co.

Herrin had begun his career earlier. In 1888, the Southern Oregon Transcript reported that "Photographer D. C. Herrin, of Ashland, will open a gallery on Front Street" [in Medford].

In 1893, The Dalles Times Mountaineer wrote, "Mr. D. C. Herrin has a collection of scenic photographs that would command admiration anywhere. The majority of the views are of Columbia river scenes. He also has a very nice collection of portraits of Dalles people"

David Herrin died in about 1903.

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  1. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Chronicle Building
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    Two gents in a rowboat make their way down Washington Street at Second in June of 1894, after the Columbia River flooded The Dalles at its highest recorded level. Learn More
  2. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, H. H. Campbell Groceries
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    Looking down Washington Street in The Dalles, during the record-setting June, 1894 flood, with the Columbia River in the distance. Learn More
  3. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Looking Downstream
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    This overview of The Dalles looks down Second Street, from the east end of downtown, during the 1894 Columbia River flood. Learn More
  4. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Looking towards the River
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    Looking towards the swollen Columbia River, from the residential district into the flooded commercial district, during the record-setting June, 1894 flood. Learn More
  5. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Looking Upstream
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    When I first saw this photo, titled by the photographer, "Town View Looking Upstream", I took it as an idylic view of a successful town along the waterfront. Learn More
  6. 1894 Flood at The Dalles, Residential Area
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    In this view of The Dalles looking up Third Street at about Court Street, we can see the transition from business district to residential area. Learn More
  7. Bonanza, Oregon, Circa 1890
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    The whole town has come out for a photo opportunity in Bonanza, located about 25 miles east of Klamath Falls. Founded in 1876 by J. P. Roberts, it was growing slowly at the time this image was captured. Learn More
  8. Bridal Veil, Snow Bound - c. 1885
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    The photographer's title apparently refers to the person in the cabin, rather than the train, which seems to be getting through heading up-river. Learn More
  9. Celilo Falls, Washington Side - 1890s
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    This view of Celilo Falls from the Washington side was captured by D. C. Herrin of the Dalles in the 1890s. Learn More
  10. Dentist J. S. Walter, Ashland, Oregon - circa 1890
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    We know from his diploma on the wall that this is Dr. J. S. Walter, who came to Oregon in the late 1880s, practicing in Ashland and then in Eugene. Learn More
  11. Fairy Falls, Columbia Gorge - 1890s
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    This photo comes from an unlabeled D. C. Herrin boudoir card; thus we're guessing a bit when we identify them as Fairy Falls. We're confident they're in the Columbia Gorge. Learn More
  12. Fish Wheel with One Night's Catch - 1894
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    The crew of a fish wheel near the Dalles shows off their catch. Learn More
  13. Hamlin Block, SW Corner of Main & Central, Medford - 1888
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    Medford began in 1883 when the Oregon & California Railroad arrived, and four property owners deeded parts of their land for a depot and surrounding town. A number of buildings were erected in 1884, including the Palmer-Medynski building on the left (which still stands today). Learn More
  14. Hospital at Fort Klamath - 1888
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    This rare photo shows the Hospital at Fort Klamath two years before the fort was closed in 1890. From a boudoir card photo by David C. Herrin, who at that time had his studio in Medford. Learn More
  15. Lakeview, Oregon, 1888
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    This wonderful (and rare) early view of Lakeview was captured by Medford photographer David C. Herrin. It's wonderful because of Herrin's composition and photography skills, and rare partly because almost the whole town burned in 1900. Learn More
  16. Landing a Salmon at The Dalles - 1890s
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    A rare early "live action" shot of dip-net fishing at The Dalles. Learn More
  17. Latourelle Falls - 1890s
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    This straightforward view of Latourelle Falls demonstrates that simplicity can indeed be striking. Learn More
  18. Looking East Down Main Street, Medford - 1888
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    We're looking down 7th Street (now called Main Street) across the decorative railing for the railroad depot, built in 1884, in the middle of the street. (It made sense at the time.) The depot was used until it was replaced in 1900. Learn More
  19. Looking West Across the Klamath River to Keno, Oregon - 1888
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    This early photo shows the new town of Keno, located about 15 miles downstream from Klamath Falls, along the Klamath River. The town's post office was established one year earlier, in 1887. Learn More
  20. Nice Fish, Larry! - 1890s
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    A large female Chinook salmon hangs outside a commercial building somewhere in The Dalles. Learn More
  21. Opening of Cascade Locks - 1896
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    This photo was taken to celebrate the opening of the Cascade Locks on November 5, 1896. Learn More
  22. Riding Side-saddle, with no Saddle - c. 1892
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    This early boudoir card photo provides us a window into domestic life, somewhere near The Dalles, Oregon. Learn More
  23. Sternwheeler Dalles City near the Cascades - 1890s
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    The sternwheeler "Dalles City" labors to head upstream near the Cascades. Learn More
  24. The South Bound Train Arrives at Ashland - 1888
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    The Oregon and California Railroad reached Ashland from the north in 1884, and the line was completed to California in 1887. Not surprisingly, this resulted in a huge boost for the growth of Ashland. Learn More
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