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Archive for January, 2010
Welcome
Jan 31st
Yesterday, I posted a photo taken on 3rd Ave. looking south, so for no reason whatsoever, here’s a photo taken in basically the same spot, looking the other direction. This time it’s looking up at some businesses instead of the sidewalk, so I suppose that’s different.
For a historical view of things, these buildings were constructed in the early 1910′s, and are part of “historic downtown Stayton.”
I Suggest Going That Direction
Jan 30th
Here’s a random photo of a random sidewalk on a random part of 3rd Ave. in the historic downtown area of Stayton. I took this between Jensen-Kreitzer and the Friends of the Library Used Book Store.
Not Bad For A Winter Day
Jan 29th
The weather here has been pretty mild this month. I took the above photo off of Fern Ridge Rd., looking east at a shed in a fairly large field. It doesn’t look like the middle of winter to me… not that I’m complaining. Though with this weather, our snow pack on the mountains hasn’t been very good, so we might have a drought come summer.
Momentary Pause
Jan 28th
This is my last water-oriented photo for now (see also the last several days). This is a view of the lovely Salem Ditch, looking from 3rd Ave. to the bridge on 4th Ave. If you look closely (click on the image to see it larger), there is a person standing on the far bridge, looking out over the water.
That Bit Over There
Jan 27th
I’ve apparently decided to just post a bunch of water-oriented photos in a row (see the last handful of days). It wasn’t intentional, but let’s pretend I planned it all out as a theme. I’m not in a rut, it’s on purpose!
This is another shot of the lovely Salem Ditch, taken next to one of the Stayton Cooperative Telephone Company buildings between 1st Ave. and 2nd Ave.
Not Bad For A Ditch
Jan 26th
This is part of a man-made waterway called Salem Ditch, where it runs between Harold’s Jewelers and Cartwright’s Music, along 3rd Ave. The bridge in the background is part of 4th Ave. I may have posted a similar view of this part of the ditch in the past, but heck if I can remember.
If I read it right, this ditch was created in the late 1800′s. Anyone out there know more about it? I know folks have posted info about the ditch in the comments in the past, but again, heck if I can remember. I really need to write this stuff down. I also have a book in Stayton waterways somewhere, but… um, well, I lost it.
Above & Below
Jan 25th
In a probably successful effort to drive a theme into the ground, I am presenting the third day in a row of clouds reflected in my favorite power canal off of the south end of town, along Water St. (see also: Ye Olde Barn and Natural Symmetry). This is the last photo of the power canal (for now), but I may post another photo tomorrow of a ditch. But it’s a pretty ditch, I swear.
Ye Olde Barn
Jan 24th
I posted a photo of this nifty red barn back on January 2nd. When I took that photo, the sky was bright blue. I figured it might be interesting to take basically the same shot with a cloudy sky, just for grins and giggles. The clouds make a big difference, I think.
Natural Symmetry
Jan 23rd
Back to my favorite power canal today. I had to — the reflection of the clouds and blue sky were too pretty to do anything else. This view is looking towards the old power company building (that brownish thing in the middle of the photo) on Water St. I’ll probably post another photo tomorrow of the water, taken from another direction.
Reminder Of The Old Days
Jan 22nd
Guest photographer Jon Goodman provided today’s photo. His description (and question):
I believe these are piers from the old bridge that crossed the Santiam, south of town. Replaced in the mid sixties? Maybe someone a little older than me could give a more exact date.
I’m curious, as well. I’ve never seen this area before. Thanks, Jon, as always, for sending in another interesting photo.
Photo is copyright © Jon Goodman. All rights reserved. Do not copy or reproduce in any way without permission of photographer.
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