Category Archives: Events

Events organized by the Garden Home History Project

Library display of Kent Haley watercolors depicting the Oregon Electric Railway – September 30, 2023

The community and the family of artist Kent Haley (obituary) were invited to the September 30 Installation Event of four watercolor train pictures on our Library’s wall for this Fall. We invite you all to see the display in the … Continue reading

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July 16, 2023 Tour of Fogelbo

Our Garden Home History Board was invited to tour Ross Fogelquist’s home, Fogelbo, on SW Oleson Rd next door to the Nordia House. Ross and two docents shared with us hundreds of Scandinavian artifacts. We’re all looking forward to the … Continue reading

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Garden Home Library 40th Anniversary – June 3, 2023

The 40th Anniversary of our Garden Home Community Library was celebrated on Saturday, June 3, 2023 in the field behind the Garden Home Recreation Center. The Garden Home History Project had a booth where we served ice cream cones and played the … Continue reading

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The search for Cora – May 8th, 2023

The Search for Cora: Monday, May 8th at 6:30 PM at the Garden Home Recreation Center, Room 9, presented by Andy Shreve. The surprising and tragic tale uncovered while searching for lost relatives. The Board of Directors will be meeting … Continue reading

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CENTURY HOMES: Robert Pearson

Bob Pearson’s home at 6600 SW Garden Home Road was originally built in 1920. A brief summary of Garden Home in the 1920s is included at the end. In 1993, Bob Pearson moved into his 1920 home and set about … Continue reading

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