Note: If you look carefully, you can see a child standing on the sidewalk and two individuals sitting on the porch of the house.
Welcome to 601 Union Street in The Dalles, Oregon, the site of old St. Paul's Church, and the current location of EDEO's Archives. Construction of the church began in May 1875, and completed by Christmas that year. Rev. Reuben Denton Nevius, D.D., a pioneer missionary and botanist, designed the building in a Gothic Revival style, which was very popular in the Victorian period. The question for this month: what year do you think this photo was taken? Who was rector of old St. Paul's at this time, and who was living in the rectory next door? If you know the history of old St. Paul's, this question should be fairly simple. If you don't know the history of old St. Paul's, that's okay, I welcome you to visit 601 Union Street and peruse the archives. You will find a wealth of information on EDEO as well as Wasco County.
Note: If you look carefully, you can see a child standing on the sidewalk and two individuals sitting on the porch of the house.
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About the History's Mysteries Page
Historical mysteries are all around us. On this page, we'll focus on primary and secondary source evidence to examine cultural and historical shifts throughout the EDEO. Feel free to leave comments, questions or ideas on the mysteries and questions you find here. You will notice that not all entries are mysteries, but rather questions which lead to new insights on the diocese. Our goal here is to honor the practice of historiography. The images and content on this website are the property of the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon (unless otherwise noted) and cannot be used without permission. About the AuthorMy name is Matt Carmichael, Archivist and Historiographer for the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon (2013-2016). Please take a second to read and post your thoughts and ideas on these cases. If you have any questions, email me at [email protected]. I look forward to talking with you. Archives
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