Tag Archives: post office

Lumen H. Nichols and Ann M. Nichols

Posted on November 3, 2016 by GHHP

  The circa 1890s photo of the first general store and post office in Garden Home shows Mr. Lumen H. Nichols standing against the picket fence.  The building has a cough remedy poster and a typical “Wanted” poster attached to … Continue reading →

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Garden Home Post Office

Posted on November 21, 2013 by GHHP

History of the Garden Home Post Office By Elaine Shreve According to the book, Oregon Post Offices, 1847-19821, the Garden Home Post Office was first established March 6, 1882. It was then discontinued or had a change of designation on January 31, … Continue reading →

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Don Smith

Posted on March 22, 2012 by GHHP

[Editor’s note: Don passed away in April, 2022, read his obituary here.] March 29, 2010, Rev. 2012 Don Smith is a retired golf pro who worked at the Portland Golf Club, Golf Land, Eastmoreland Golf course and at the national … Continue reading →

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