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Central Oregon Coast Town Celebrates 125 Years |
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Covering 180 miles of Oregon coast travel: Astoria, Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway, Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Waldport, Yachats & Florence.
10/13/07
Secrets of the Season |
Central Oregon Coast Town Celebrates 125 Years
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| Newport's Nye Beach now |
(Newport, Oregon) – There was a time when this central Oregon coast resort was two small communities connected by a muddy road with planks thrown over it. Nye Beach was the vacation getaway and Newport was the bayfront village where fishing and logging was the big thing.
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The city of Newport was incorporated on October 23, 1882, eventually joining up with Nye Beach, to grow and finally connect all the way up to the Yaquina Head Lighthouse.
This month, the city celebrates that 125 years by putting on a show with various cultural events and festivities for tourists and residents.
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| Nye Beach then |
Newport is unique in its size on the Oregon coast as well as in the variety of its amenities. It’s home to an unrivaled combination of industrial heritage, natural history, and a hub of modern science and marine biology. Known as the “Dungeness Crab Capital of the World,” Newport is an active fishing and shipping seaport with a historic working harbor and waterfront district. Newport is a prime destination for visitors, providing a rich spectrum of recreational and cultural attractions that includes the Oregon Coast Aquarium, Hatfield Marine Center, Nye Beach and its varied beaches and shops, Yaquina Head Lighthouse, the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Oregon Coast History Center, Newport Performing Arts Center, and Newport Visual Arts Center. The city also features a variety of art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and hotels.
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“The City is Newport is proud to announce an exciting calendar of events surrounding the 125th Anniversary of our special community,” said Mayor Bill Bain. “We invite residents and out-of-town guests to join in celebrating Newport’s rich history and heritage as local businesses and organizations offer events that will be educational and enjoyable for all.”
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| Newport's bayfront now |
The Oregon Coast History Center will host an Open House and exhibit opening. The 125th Anniversary Celebration Week kicks off on Sunday, October 21st with an open house at the Oregon Coast History Center and the official opening of a new exhibit, “Newport Inc.: From Bay to Beach.” Entertainment includes period music and historic reenactments. The event is free and open to the public. Sunday, October 21st, 1 - 4 p.m., Oregon Coast History Center, 545 SW 9th Street, Newport.
The 125th Birthday Party happens at Newport City Hall. On Tuesday, October 23rd, an afternoon birthday party is scheduled at City Hall complete with cake, lemonade, live chamber music, and a performance by the Lincoln County School of Theater Arts. Tuesday, October 23rd, 3 - 5 p.m., Newport City Hall, 169 SW Coast Highway, Newport.
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| Newport and the bay then |
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At Rogue Ales Brewery, there’s the “Rogue Honors Newport’s Birthday with Special Label and Celebration.” On Friday, October 26th, a birthday bash at Rogue Ales Public House on the Historic Bayfront will feature live music and dancing under the stars. Rogue Ales Brewery, one of Newport’s most well known businesses, has partnered with the city in creating a special commemorative label and bottle for the 125th Anniversary occasion. The seriographed label depicts Yaquina Brewery, Newport’s first bayfront brewery, which was built east of Smuggler’s Cove in 1882. Rogue Ales is filling the commemorative bottle with Newport’s top-selling ale, Maibock, popularly known throughout the U.S. as Dead Guy Ale. Friday, October 26th, 7 p.m. – Midnight. Rogue on the Bayfront. 748 SW Bay Boulevard, Newport, Oregon.
The
weeklong celebration culminates with Newport’s Symphony Orchestra,
presenting a program in honor of Newport’s 125 years on Saturday,
October 27th at the Newport Performing Arts Center beginning at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 W Olive Street, Newport. Ticket prices
range from $20 to $32. For reservations, please call (541) 265-ARTS or
email occa@coastarts.org.
In addition to these special events, signs of celebration mark the special occasion throughout the City of Newport. Banners with an emblem that reads “125 Years” appear along Highway 101 and mark local landmarks. Limited-edition “Newport, Oregon: 125 Years” decorative patches can be purchased for $3 at the Newport Recreation Center, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce, the Newport Public Library, the Oregon Coast History Center, or Rogue Ales Public House.
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The Ocean Lodge. There will not be another property built like this in Cannon Beach in our lifetimes. Rare, premiere ocean front location; handsome, dramatic architecture and tasteful, fun (nostalgic) beach interiors. Overlooks Haystack Rock. 100 percent smoke free. Imaginative special occasion packages. Massive wood burning lobby fireplace. Library w/ fireplace, stocked with impressive book collection. Pet and family friendly. Lavish continental buffet breakfast. In-room fireplaces, mini-kitchens. Jacuzzi tubs in select rooms. DVD players, complimentary movies. Morning paper. Warm cookies. 888-777-4047. 503-436-2241. 2864 Pacific Street. Cannon Beach, Oregon. www.theoceanlodge.com |
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